Option to Increase Turning Radius of Trailer Towing Setup Without Losing Weight Capacity

Published 02/18/2020

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Curt Extender for 2" Hitch Receivers -18" Long

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Brophy Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 13-1/4" Long - 10K

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$82.82

Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank - 18" Long - 8" Rise, 4" Drop - 600 to 1,400 lbs TW

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Question:

Thanks so much for responding but I don’t think that will work. I have the sway control hitch with chains. The ball is attached to it and goes into the hitch receiver.

asked by: Terry J

Expert Reply:

Hitch extenders can add enough length to give a better turning radius but the problem is that they cut the tongue weight capacity of the hitch by 50 percent. So your best option would be to go with a longer ball mount to gain the extra clearance without sacrificing capacity.

For example we have the Brophy Ball Mount part # BM20 which is 13-1/4 inches in length and has the same 6,000 lb capacity as your vehicle. I attached a review video for this for more info as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

Terry J.

2/18/2020

Thanks so much for responding but I don’t think that will work. I have the sway control hitch with chains. The ball is attached to it and goes into the hitch receiver.