Maximum Tongue Weight Capacity of C45795 Hitch Extender if Used With Weight Distribution Bars

Updated 07/23/2020 | Published 07/21/2020

Question:

What would be the maximum tongue weight on this one using weight distribution bars? My Travel trailer has a Tongue weight of 395lbs.

asked by: Josh

Expert Reply:

The maximum tongue weight capacity in any circumstance for the # C45795 hitch extender is 350 lbs. Keep in mind, though that using an extender will reduce the tongue weight and towing capacity of your hitch by 50% which will limit you to whatever the capacity of your lowest-rated component is.

Because using the extender will reduce the tongue weight capacity to a large degree, I wouldn't recommend using an extender. If you could reply and tell me exactly what you're needing to accomplish, I'd be happy to look into other possible solutions for you.

expert reply by: Mike L