Trailer Hitch Extender For Weight Distribution So Tailgate Can Be Opened

Updated 01/27/2017 | Published 01/26/2017

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Hitch Extender For 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver 7"

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Hitch Extender For 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver 14" Long

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Brophy Hitch Extender with Step - 2" Hitches - 18" Long - 6-1/2" x 17" Platform

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Question:

I have a 10,000 lb fastway trunion bar hitch. I had to replace the electric tongue jack on my trailer and would like to get an extension arm for the fastway hitch such that I can lower the tailgate with the trailer attached. I am not sure what the part is called and cannot seem to find it on your web site. It is the part that bolts to the rest of the hitch and slides into the receiver on the truck. I hope that you have such a part. Hope to hear from you soon.

asked by: George J

Expert Reply:

We do have hitch extenders that will work with a 2-inch trailer htich receiver. There are tongue weight and trailer weight ratings for the extenders you need to pay close attention to.

For a 7-inch extension I recommend part # HE06. With weight distribution, this limits th gross trailer weight to 7,000-lbs and tongue weight at 700-lbs.

For a 14-inch extender I recommend part # HE12. The gross trailer weight with this extender is 3,500-lbs and 350-lbs tongue weight. We also offer part # ST18 that has the same 3,500-lb trailer weight and 350-lb tongue weight rating.