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Can Hitch Extension Help Allow Truck to Lower Tailgate When Towing  

Published 12/06/2019



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Would a one 18" extension be safer the 2 pieces, a 18" extension would work for me.

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A hitch extension does cut your trailer hitch capacity by 50 percent, but for as light of a trailer as you have and how heavy duty your tow vehicle is that wouldn't be an issue. So yes, a 14 inch hitch extension like the # C45795 would be a solid choice to allow you to drop your tailgate!

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Manfred G.

12/6/2019

Would a one 18" extension be safer the 2 pieces, a 18" extension would work for me.

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Jameson C.

12/6/2019

It would not be a great idea to use two hitch extenders so a single 18 inch extender like part # C45796 would be a much better idea. Each extender would cut the capacity by 50 percent so you'd be at 25 percent with two.
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