Recommended Hitch Extension For 2-1/2" Trailer Hitch Receiver

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ON the Titan hitch extension, there it states it can be cut to 24 inches. The hitch pin hole is pre drilled. Is there any way I can cut it to 28 inches and drill the hitch pin hole. Is that safe? Thanks in advance.

asked by: Ricky B

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Expert Reply:

I have another option, but the Hitch Box Extension and Reducer for Titan 2-1/2" Trailer Hitches, 24" - 34" Long # RP45292 can only be used at the 34" or 24" length, as drilling an additional hole for a hitch pin will void the warranty of the extension.

I recommend just using the extension at the 34" length which give you plenty of clearance since you are only needing 28", but you will need to make sure you are staying under the 4500lb trailer weight rating, or the 6000lb trailer weight rating if using a weight distribution hitch.

I included a video of the # RP45292 for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Samuel C

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Answer 1

I have a possible solution, but none of the 14-16" extensions have a high enough capacity. The only thing that comes close is the Gen-Y #GY89SR which has a gross towing weight of 10,000 lbs, but the max tongue weight is only 500 lbs. This would…

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Answer 2

Hello Adam, We can definitely get you set up so you can accomplish getting the ramp up to your tailgate. However, it is not recommended to use a hitch extender with a weight distribution system. The good news is that you can use the Equal-i-zer…

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I have a hitch extension that will work with a weight distribution system but it is 24" long and there aren't any shorter ones. First you are going to have to use the Curt Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeve item #C85JR to get your 3"…

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Both the Curt #C45048 and the Reese #RP45292 hitch extensions would require using a 3 inch to 2-1/2 inch reducer sleeve #BWRHXA2183. This would work pretty well for towing but it would allow a hitch mounted accessory like a bike rack to bounce about…

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Answer 5

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V Commercial Duty - 2-1/2" #C15809 is a great option for your 2011 Ram 2500 as long as you are okay with a 24 inch hitch extension like #C45048. This will give you a gross trailer weight of…

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Answer 6

The only other extension option we carry besides the Torklift SuperTruss extender that does not cut your tongue weight in half is an extra long ball mount. Traditional extensions such as part #C45796 cut the tongue weight capacity of the hitch on the…

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Answer 7

Hey Charles, when we installed the EcoHitch part #EH87SR we found that the hitch sits basically at the exact same height as the air dam under the bumper like you see in the attached picture. So if you wanted to know how high the hitch would sit you…

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Answer 8

This is a great question that there isn't exactly a great answer for. Hitch extenders not only put the weight further away from the hitch which would increase the leverage on the hitch, but they also add movement to the assembly which will…

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Answer 9

Sounds like you have the issue narrowed down to being the wiring you have installed on your 2014 Jeep Rubicon. It also sounds like the wiring you have on your Jeep might actually be trailer wiring and not tow bar wiring and since these two designs…

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Answer 10

For a hitch extension that long you'd have to have a 2-1/2 inch hitch installed on your 2005 GMC Sierra 2500 like the Curt part #C15703 which is a confirmed fit. Once that's installed you'd be able to use a longer extension like the part…

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Answer 11

The 2" receiver for the EcoHitch item #EH87SR sticks out right through the middle of the air dam. I have attached a picture below that will show you what this front hitch looks like once installed. The EcoHitch Hidden Front Mount Trailer Hitch…

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Answer 12

No, you can't. Those hooks are only for recovery or pulling something they're not rated to be flat towed with. You are actually going to have to remove them to install a base plate kit on your 2023 Ford Bronco. Since you have a Blue Ox Alpha…

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