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Tow Ready/
Hitch Extender/
Fits 2 Inch Hitch/
18 In Extension/
3500 lbs GTWItem # HE18
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This hitch extender helps to prevent your vehicle from hitting the trailer or propane tanks when making sharp turns.
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Note: Not for use with a weight distribution system. The limiting factor is the capacity of your hitch. Using an extender will reduce your hitch's overall capacity by 50 percent.
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Video of Hitch Extender For 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver 18"
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Hey guys Randy here at etrailer.com. Today we're taking a look at the Brophy Hitch Extenders. Now these are available seven, 14, and 18 inches in length, and basically they're going to allow us to extend either our ball mount back a little further or any accessory back a little further and give us clearance from the obstacles. It's pretty common, the Jeep spare tire issue, we run into that a lot. But also if you have an end bed camper, and you want to get your step back a little further to get up and in, or you just need a little bit more room from the back of your RV to the front of your trailer, these can be a really good solution.Here's one example of where a hitch extender is going to come in handy. As you can see the spare tire on our Jeep will not allow us to get our rack all the way in and get that pin hole lined up.
If this we're in the platform position, we could slide it in of course, but we're not utilizing the foldability of our rack. By bringing that pin hole out further it's going to allow us to enjoy our accessories a lot more easily. Here you can see what we we're talking about with that solid shank, that really nice heavy duty design and then the weld all the way around there keeping everything locked together really well.Now to install it this is going to be like any other hitch accessory or ball mount. We just want to slide it in so we have our pin holes lined up. Then we're going to secure it using a 5/8 diameter pin and clip.
You can also use anti-rattle devices. Just keep in mind with that solid shank, we can't use anything located internally, so we'd be left with something like a wrap around collar that would secure it down. The pin and clip is not included, so you'll want to be sure to just use the one you've got. If you don't have one, we've got plenty available on our website for you.Now this happens to be their 14 inch extension. As we said before it's available in a couple different sizes, and basically you'll want to choose the one that's going to be as close as possible to your hitch.
It's going to reduce the leverage effect that we have and regardless of the size extension that you choose, they're all going to give us a 350 pound tongue weight rating. It's the maximum downward force we can put at the end of the extender. It gives us a 3500 pound gross trailer weight rating. It's going to be the total weight of your trailer and anything that you're going to load up.The seven and 14 inch variety are rated for use with weight distribution, the 18 inch is not, so keep that in mind. When using weight distribution our tongue weight is going to go up to 700 pounds, the gross trailer weight rating is going to go up to 7000 pounds.
Now the one thing with those weight ratings to keep in mind is that when we use this extender we're going to reduce our hitch's capacity by one third. We want to go off of whichever one's lower, whatever the extension is rated for or two thirds of your hitch's capacity.Now here you can see extender installed, no usage issues at all with the rack. It tilts up fine. In this case we're using the 14, we wanted to show you the average, but really here we could have gotten away with the seven. Now as you can see, our bike rack it has an anti-rattle device and our connection point here isn't moving at all, but we do have the movement up here. Now we recommend that use of an anti-rattle device when you're using an accessory like the bike rack here or a cargo carrier. Maybe you won't be so worried about it when used with a ball mount, but definitely something to keep in mind. That's going to complete our look at the Brophy Hitch Extenders.
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (97 Customer Reviews)
This hitch extender helps to prevent your vehicle from hitting the trailer or propane tanks when making sharp turns.
I needed to extend my hitch because I had jet skis in the back of my truck bed and still pulled a three seat jet ski behind. Products are working great! 261880
This hitch extension saved me from having to buy another trailer for my boat. I’m so glad that I found your website in order to buy one. If I would have went to a welding shop to get one made. It would have cost me a fortune. Thanks once again. 502058
The hitch extension worked perfect. The only one that was 18" pin to pin which was exacty what I needed to make this combo work. Dual hitch to start. Top whole a luggage rack to haul coolers and the bottom for the bike rack. Thanks etrailer. 231607
Order/communication/shipping was awesome. Ordered Sunday night and got an email from a rep saying it was received. An hour later another email from another rep said it was in stock and would ship shortly. Shipping email came that same night, and product arrived in 3 days as expected. Product is very solid, just as spec'd and fits my need perfectly. Only negative is it is doesn't have safety chain hooks which will have to be welded on. 122274
The extender is fine, although I had to do a work around. The female end of the extender is not deep enough The 5/8 inch holes of the tow bar will not line up with the 5/8 inch holes of the extender. I must use the 1/2 inch hole of the extender. And you only gave me 5/8 inch pins. The 1/2 inch I own is not long enough to go all the way through the extender. The work around was to buy a 1/2 x 4 inch bolt and nut. Not ideal, but it works. 405863
Extremely satisfied with the fast delivery of what I ordered. 721906
Everything was just like advertised delivered when they said it would be would definitely order from them again 716077
This 18" hitch extension was exactly what I needed to be able to open my rear Jeep door while pulling my raft trailer. Very high quality product at a fair price! 680771
I received the 18” extension receiver in 4-5 days and the quality looks great and it should work great for what I need it for. 678337
should have bought this years ago ,makes moving trailers so much easier 674690
excellent, heavy duty part. will let me launch my boat without getting wet feet. needs better packaging. box was destroyed. didn't hurt the part, though. 672165
Just what I wanted worked great 668151
The hitch receiver extension is exactly what I needed. Thanks, etrailer.com. 636521
Hitch extender moves the bike rack back far enough so that the van doors will open without interference. 607364
Arrived on time as promised. Well packaged and good quality product. Helpful professional people to deal with. Very satisfied and would recommend eTrailer to others. 605357
Quality, fits well, exactly what I needed! This extends the reach of my hitch on a Yamaha golf cart, under a rear-facing seat. I added an E-trailer step to make it easy for people to step onto the rear platform. 589099
Quality product. Assembly directions could be better. Overall, very satisfied. 574240
Great service and product. 566868
Works! 563896
Works as expected. 562749
Received HE18 receiver extension on the date promised by etrailer (actually a few hours earlier than scheduled). Installation was a breeze and the extension is a quality product. Also contacted etrailer, via email, for advice on some related additional products I may wish to purchase ... the response was quick and clearly written. Good service, good product. 561167
Fits perfectly and does the job I intended. Good Price. Quick shipping, who could ask for more 560026
great products, great price thanks 558674
Exactly what I needed for towing my jet ski. The extra length makes it much easier to back up, as before the ski trailer was very prone to jackknife. 556549
Works well to extend a canoe support on the hitch 550972
exactly what I wanted 544480
I think the best thing to say about my purchase is I was helped by one of the customer service people who was terrific and very patient with me. I was not rushed to make a decision and it was like speaking with a friend. I knew what I was talking about and what I needed, and so did she. It really was like having a beer with a friend. She said you must be careful with how much weight the bumper will hold, how much you can pull, and how much strength you will lose with using this extension. She was very helpful and said your plan certainly seems like it will work. We are buying more and more items on line and doing that with e-trailer makes it easy. We are just normal RV people, but when we buy something, like most people, we don't want an argument, we don't want issues, we just want our stuff as smoothly as possible and move on. e- trailer will do that for you. What they promise you will happen, it's not even a second thought when you buy something. 465130
Needed a hitch extension for Gator 825I this piece fit perfectly not a cheap add on 5stars definitely 460028
Still working like it was designed for thanks again
Delbert - 12/14/2018Solid. Heavy duty. Fit perfectly 437944
it's an extension, it works 431517
This product worked well for my applica tion. 417055
etrailer is an awesome website. Clear information on products, great videos and links on installation, and extremely helpful support from knowledgeable, live people. Thanks! 411805
Thank you for delivering the right product promptly. We are looking forward to using our hitch extension in the next 3 weeks!!! 405016
This is really a good hitch extender. The metal used to make this product is more than heavy enough for good saftey 402256
Fit up is excellent. Heavy gauge. I intend to use it to extend my Bed Extender to carry my canoe in my small Nissan truck. I am pleased with the product. 400560
Worked great behind my camper to tow a small enclosed trailer without hitting the camper step. 395954
Exactly what we wanted. They shipped the same day. Great service. 388192
Great, durable product 350459
Very fast shipping. Good price. Thanks 343408
Item was what i expected. Shipping was upgraded at no cost to me and the items arrived sooner than expected. 335619
Receive the product in good condition and exactly what I ordered in a fast and timely manner 334215
It was exactly as advertised. Just what I needed. Shipping was very fast. Completely satisfied 333158
Excellent product, exactly what I need to keep my drivers from jack knifing the trailers. Would recommend this roduct to a friend. 325912
Nice heavy duty part shipped fast!!! 313977
Product arrived in a timely manner. Product is just as advertised. Very satisfied. 309196
I just received the package; looks like it's going to be a perfect fit. I can finally open my tail gate. Now I can use my cargo carrier for a few items I could not get into the car previously. Thanks for always being there when I needed help, and suggestions. Sincerely - L. Baxter 301243
Perfect fit no slop. 288961
Fast service. Product just as advertise d. 287411
This extension worked great to allow me to fit my bike rack (4 bikes) between my SUV and pop-up camper. Without it, the propane tank, battery and tongue crank were in the way and prevented me from getting the bikes on the rack. It's rock solid, trailer tows the same as with no extention. 282336
High quality item. Delivered as promised. Specification met expectations. 275918
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