Can an 8 Inch Trailer Hitch Extension be Used to Tow a 1,700 Pound Camper
Updated 04/26/2016 | Published 04/23/2016
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Hi will 8 inch extender work with 1,700.00 lbs camper tongue we 200 lbs
asked by: David
Expert Reply:
Curt hitch extender # C45791 has a 350 pound tongue weight capacity and 3,500 gross trailer weight capacity. But the use of a hitch extender reduces the tongue weight capacity of a trailer hitch by 50 percent. As long as the reduced tongue weight capacity is greater than the 200 pound tongue weight of your camper then it will work.
Another option is to use a longer ball mount such as # EA40. This ball mount measures 14-5/8 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole. Using a longer ball mount will not decrease the tongue weight capacity of the trailer hitch.
Ball mount # EA40 offers a 3 inch rise or42 inch drop. It is rated for 8,000 pounds gross trailer weight and 800 pounds tongue weight.
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Curt Hitch Extender for 2" Hitch Receivers - 8" Long
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Extender
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Hitch Mounted Accessories
- Trailers
- 8 Inch Extension
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 3500 lbs
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