Can An Extender Be Used When Flat Towing A Jeep With A Ford F-250 With Truck Bed Camper

Updated 08/03/2017 | Published 08/02/2017

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

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$175.15

Curt Hitch Extension and Reducer for 2-1/2" Trailer Hitches - 24" to 34" Long

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$248.21

Question:

hi i have a f-250 7.3 diesel long bed with a lance 9 ft camper , i would like to flat tow my jeep with a blue ox tow bar i have already acquired . would a 18inch hitch extender be acceptable/safe to use to get out from under neath the camper... thanks for the advise

asked by: Ryan L

Expert Reply:

For your Ford F-250 with truck bed camper, the Brophy Hitch Extender with Step - 2" Hitches - 18" Long - 6-1/2" x 17" Platform # ST18 will get you out from your camper with a towing rating of 3,500 lbs which will not be enough for your Jeep. If you happen to have a 2-1/2 inch hitch, then you can use the Curt Hitch Extension and Reducer for 2-1/2" Trailer Hitches - 24" to 34" Long # C45048 which will give you a 6,000 lb towing capacity at 24 inches which may be enough depending on your particular Jeep.

If you'd like more specific recommendations, I need to know the year and model of your Jeep as well as the year of your F-250.

expert reply by: Jason S