How Does Hitch Extender Typically Affect Trailer Hitch Tongue Weight Capacity
Question:
Just curious how much hitch weight increase on the truck in lbs using a 12 and/or 16 inch extension. For example, a normal 650 lbs tongue weight using a 12 inch extended drawbar or a 16 inch extended drawbar .... what additional load would the extension create ?
asked by: Neil M
Expert Reply:
I wish we had an exact figure we could give you on that. But the general rule of thumb is that anytime you use a hitch extender you end up cutting the capacity of the hitch by 50 percent. This is due to the added leverage like you mentioned as well as the added movement created in the hitch. The length of the extension does not typically change that much of that figure. We've seen some shorter ones reduce the capacity by only 30 percent but that's pretty far and few between.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Hitch Extender for 2" Trailer Hitches - 8" Long
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Extender
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Hitch Mounted Accessories
- Trailers
- 8 In Extension
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 3500 lbs
- Tow Ready
more information >
Continue Researching
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Shop: ATV Winch Mount
- Search Results: hitch pin
- Shop: etrailer Hitch Pin Alignment Collar for Hitch Accessories - 2" Hitches
- Shop: Brophy Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 13-1/4" Long - 10K
- Shop: Superwinch Front Mounted Winch Bumper for UTVs - RZR Pro XP and RZR Pro R - Black Steel
- Shop: Hitch Extender for 2" Trailer Hitches - 8" Long
- Shop: RockyMounts Hitch Extender LS w/ Hitch Pin and Lock - 2" Hitches - 8" Long
- Shop: Stainless Steel Locking, Anti-Rattle Threaded Hitch Pin for 2" Trailer Hitches
- Shop: Replacement Long Bike Arm for Thule OutWay Platform Trunk Bike Rack - Qty 1
- Video: Softride Locking Anti-Rattle Threaded Hitch Pin Review
- Video: Detailed Breakdown of the Roadmaster Quiet Hitch for 2" Trailer Hitches
- Video: Review of the Roadmaster Quiet Hitch for 2" Trailer Hitches
- Video: Ultimate Overview of the Malone Anti-Rattle HitchLock System
- Video: Softride Locking Anti-Rattle Threaded Hitch Pin Road Test
- Video: Comprehensive Review: Malone Anti-Rattle HitchLock System
- Video: Feature Review RockyMounts Hitch Extender LS w/ Hitch Pin and Lock
- Q&A: Why Does Hitch Extender Cut Capacity for Hitch but Longer Ball Mount Does Not
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Q&A: Trailer Hitch for 2019 Volkswagen Jetta that is Mostly Hidden
- Article: Hyk Outdoors Teardrop Campers: Happy Camping Without the Hassle
- Search Results: panel tool
- Search Results: 3593
- Q&A: Recommended 8" Hitch Extender to Haul 7,000 lb Trailer
- Q&A: Can Roadmaster Hitch Extender be Used for Towing a Trailer or Bike Racks
- Q&A: Dimensions Of Blue Ox Hitch Extender for Tow Bars
- Search Results: hitch
- Search Results: 80307
- Q&A: Trailer Wiring Harness for 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe
- Article: How to Measure for Trailer Hitch Drop
on Hitch Adapters
