Hitch Extender for 10,000 lb Travel Trailer Compatibility

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can you share the pricing and photos of the weight distributon system you are recommending to tow the trailer?

asked by: Mitch

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I wish you would have asked this question prior to your purchase of the Curt Extender # C45791, because this extender will not work for your application. It is rated for the 3,500 lb total trailer weight towing capacity and because it is an adapter will also decrease your tongue weight rating of your trailer hitch by 50%.

Instead, you may want to consider the Brophy Ball Mount for 2" Hitch # BH20. This ball mount is capable of towing 10,000 lbs and has a measurement of 13-1/4 inches from the center of hitch pin hole to the center of the hitch ball hole. Then you can use a hitch ball like # 19286 for a 2-5/16 inch diameter ball.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Mitch

1/30/2018

I may not have been clear. What I need is a 2 1/2" to 2" reducer that is at least 8" long and will serve as an extension to my existing travel trailer hitch. (and will need a 10k lb rating) Do you sell those?

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Jason S.

1/30/2018

The closest thing we have is the Brophy Hitch Reducer and Extender - 2-1/2" to 2" Trailer Hitch - 7" Long # HR26. You will need to use a weight distribution system to get the 10,000 lb capacity you need for your trailer when using this extender. Without it, you are limited to 5,000 lbs. This is only 7 inches instead of the 8 inches you are seeking, but it is the only adapter/extension/reducer we have with the capacity for your trailer.

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Mitch

2/8/2018

can you share the pricing and photos of the weight distributon system you are recommending to tow the trailer?

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Jason S.

2/8/2018

Absolutely. I've linked the page to all of your options and you can see the price on each product page. My recommendation for you is the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control # EQ37120ET. This system has a total tongue weight rating between 800 and 1200 lbs. That total tongue weight is your loaded trailer tongue weight along with any cargo behind the rear axle of your truck. You ideally want your total tongue weight to be in the center of that range. This weight distribution system comes with a hitch ball, but you will need to use a thin walled socket like # EQ70-00-4800 or # ALL643216 for installation of that hitch ball. Let me know if you have any further questions.

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Answer 1

The only TorkLift trailer hitch that fits your 2005 GMC Sierra 2500 short bed is #TLC1204. This is the SuperHitch Original Class V hitch with dual 2 inch receivers. It is rated for 1,700 pounds tongue weight and 17,000 pounds gross trailer weight.…

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Answer 2

When it comes to add a hitch extender on your 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD with a 6-1/2 foot bed first you will need to install The TorkLift SuperHitch Original Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V - Dual 2 inch Receivers #TLC1204. This…

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Answer 3

If you have a 2-1/2 inch size trailer hitch (opening of the hitch measured) then you could use a longer extension like the #C45048 which can be between 24 and 34 inches long. Most extenders don't have a whole lot of weight capacity but this one…

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Answer 4

If you use the Curt hitch extender part #C45048 in the 24 inch length with a weight distribution system the towing capacity is 8,000 lbs. If the 24 inch length would work for you this would be a great option.

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Answer 5

I have a solution for you- the Blue Ox Hitch Extender for Tow Bars #BX88264 which has a 1000-lb tongue weight / 10000-lb towing weight capacity and will also provide a 12" extension for your hitch. This is the only hitch extender we currently…

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Answer 6

An extender like the #ST18 does provide a handy way to provide additional space between the truck and the trailer. The only down side is that using this extender will decrease the towing and tongue weight capacity of your truck's hitch by 33%.…

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Answer 7

I have a possible solution, but none of the 14-16" extensions have a high enough capacity. The only thing that comes close is the Gen-Y #GY89SR which has a gross towing weight of 10,000 lbs, but the max tongue weight is only 500 lbs. This would…

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Answer 8

If you have a 2-1/2 inch hitch installed on your truck then you can use a hitch extender like the Curt part #C45048 which can give you from 24 to 34 inches of extension. You should note that when you use this extender the towing capacity is 6,000…

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Answer 9

If you want to just add on some sort of extension you can use Safety Chain Quick Link #C82932 which has a working load limit of 3300-lbs. This will give you about 3-inches additional length. Ideally trailer safety chains will be one continuous chain,…

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Answer 10

So your best solution is actually going to be a longer weight distribution shank like the Curt #C17122 which is 18 inches long overall and 14 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the holes on the vertical portion of the…

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Answer 11

If you had a 2-1/2 inch receiver on your truck, you could use something like the Reese #RP45292 cut down to 24 inches, but a 2-1/2 inch hitch isn't typically found on an F-150. This extender is specifically designed for this purpose. If you have…

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Answer 12

The Curt Weight Distribution Shank, 14 Inches Long #C17122 will work well with your Fastway e2 Weight Distribution System #FA92-00-0600. This Curt weight distribution shank measures 14 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the…

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