Availability of 7 inch Hitch Extension with 10,000 lb Capacity

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I am looking for a short hitch extender that can safely tow my 7,500 pound 1500 truck. Do you have such a product? When I say short, 6inch should work.

asked by: Bruce

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We have one solution that will work well, but you'll need to have a 2-1/2 inch hitch installed on your tow vehicle. The Brophy hitch extender part # HR26 is a 7 inch extension with a capacity of 10,000 lbs so it would work well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

That will really depend on how long you are needing the step to be. All of the hitch steps we offer are designed for 2" receivers, so to be able to use one of these with the 2-1/2" receiver on your 2018 Ram 2500 I first recommend the Brophy…

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Brophy hitch extender and reducer #HR26 is indeed rated for use with weight distribution. When used with weight distribution this reducer is rated for 10,000 pounds gross trailer weight and 1,000 pounds tongue weight. However, the use of this…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 7

Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Hey Eric, The hitch extenders that we currently offer for a 2-1/2" receiver tube opening unfortunately max out at 6,000lbs GTW and wouldn't be capable of towing the trailer. You're most likely going to need to upgrade to a TorkLift…

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Hi Dennis! The Hellwig Load Pro 35 Heavy Duty Helper Springs with Custom Mounting Kit - Above Axle #HE93XR can potentially raise an unloaded truck a little, but it's going to be very minimal and will really only happen if your suspension is…

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Hey Stephen, if you were wanting to go with an Andersen Ultimate fifth wheel hitch best option would be the part #3220 which is designed to attach to a gooseneck ball. So then for a gooseneck ball you would want the Curt #C38CR which was designed to…

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Hey Eric! There has definitely been some confusion around the specs on this scale. I just contacted B&W and can confirm that the B&W Digital Tongue Weight Scale w/ LED Screen #BW34KR has a max capacity of 4,000 lbs. It has been listed on our…

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