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Trailer Hitch Extender for 2" Hitch Receivers - 18" Long
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Trailer Hitch Extender for 2" Hitch Receivers - 18" Long

Part Number: e48YR
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Extend your trailer hitch receiver opening to clear your spare tire when using your hitch-mounted bike rack. Prevents your trailer from hitting a rear-mounted propane tank when making sharp turns. Hitch pin and clip or hitch lock are sold separately. 1-800-940-8924 to order etrailer hitch adapters part number e48YR or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all etrailer products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Trailer Hitch Extender for 2" Hitch Receivers - 18" Long. Hitch Adapters reviews from real customers.
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etrailer Hitch Adapters - e48YR

  • Hitch Extender
  • Fits 2 Inch Hitch
  • 18 Inch Extension
  • 3500 lbs
  • Bike Racks
  • Cargo Carriers
  • Hitch Mounted Accessories
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Extend your trailer hitch receiver opening to clear your spare tire when using your hitch-mounted bike rack. Prevents your trailer from hitting a rear-mounted propane tank when making sharp turns. Hitch pin and clip or hitch lock are sold separately.


Features:

  • Extends trailer hitch receiver opening out from the rear of your vehicle to avoid obstacles
    • Mount your bike rack without having to remove your rear-mounted spare tire
  • Durable steel with matte black powder finish and e-coat that resists corrosion
  • Requires hitch pin and clip or hitch lock (sold separately)


Specs:

  • Application: 2" x 2" trailer hitch receivers
  • Maximum gross trailer weight: 3,500 lbs
  • Maximum tongue weight: 350 lbs
  • Overall length: 23-11/16"
  • Distance between hitch pin holes (center to center): 18"
  • Distance from receiver end to center of nearest pin hole: 3"
  • Distance from accessory end to center of nearest pin hole: 2-1/2"
  • Limited lifetime warranty


Note: Using a hitch extender will reduce your hitch's overall capacity by 50%.



e48YR etrailer Extender for 2" Receivers - 18" Long

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Trailer Hitch Extender for 2" Hitch Receivers - 18" Long - e48YR

Average Customer Rating:  4.8 out of 5 stars   (178 Customer Reviews)

Extend your trailer hitch receiver opening to clear your spare tire when using your hitch-mounted bike rack. Prevents your trailer from hitting a rear-mounted propane tank when making sharp turns. Hitch pin and clip or hitch lock are sold separately.

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I have been using this as an extension for a Yakima bike rack (2 bikes) for the last year on my 1999 Super Duty. This has been one of the sturdiest parts of the truck camper setup. We have had trouble with the step down on the camper, so we use this more often than that! Only the slightest sway when driving but it has held its own with no rusting or bending. The sticker has even stayed on!



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Extremely helpful if you have a trailer with a short hitch. I was concerned that it may cause trouble when driving, but it is working great.



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Works great! Allows us to carry our golf cart and our small camper!



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When you place your order items aren't always in stock as implied..shipping is slow. Don't order think they will ship in a couple days like most places...fortunately I did not need right away....last time my item was weeks out and was not told until I called inquiring it's status.



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Great product on time delivery

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Benjamin

7/10/2024

After a year of use the product has worked perfect. 2014 Ford F350 with Real-Light DS 1806 Camper towing 19’ Wellcraft Boat.



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Quick delivery, works exactly as expected. No issues.



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It seems well built and is working fine.



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The hitch extender is axactly what I needed. I recently put a flat bed on my pickup truck and the hitch was no longer long enough to use until I got the extender. E trailer customer service was awesome as well



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Ashley is awesome. You should be glad that you have her Her customer service skills go above and beyond especially in today’s world. I would be proud to have had her work for me . The hitch extension was as advertised. The hitch extension and rear brackets were a day late which cost me extra time, into this Monday to get installed. Also missed the weekend for camping.



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Great website,easy ordering, recieved item as shown in reasonable time. TY etrailer



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Worked well and was plenty rugged for the task.No worries about it failing on the road



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Hi quality beautifully finished product. Just what I hoped for. Ordering with Sarah was enjoyable and seamless and delivery was quick.



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Looking good should work out ok. thanks, Ed



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Quality was good but I ordered the wrong length. Had to return for 14” long



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This 18"Hitch Extender is justed what i needed to extend my boat trailer so i can use my tailgate on my pickup truck.Looks well made.Packed well+Fast Shipping.



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Surprised me how sturdy and well constructed this item is. Just what I need for trailer hitch extension.



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I love this thing... allows me extend my new bed extender another 18"... perfect for my new garage door service biz.



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This is solid. No worry for a weld brea king.



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Quality product, welds on the steel are very good.



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Extender is very solid which makes it heavy if tongue weight is an issue.



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Great extender. Worked well for me



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It is perfect. Just what I needed.



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great price, fast delivery and works gr eat



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Heavy Duty, worked perfect to put a hitch cargo carrier on the back of my truck with a pickup camper on and the tailgate down. Have not tried to tow anything with it yet.



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I haven't had a chance to use it yet but it is stout and I sure it will work well.


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