Recommended SuperTruss Extension for Flat Towing
Question:
I have a2022 ford f450 cab chassis with custom body and slide in camper. I have a Tork lift 30k super magnum reciever and want to flat tow a vehicle. Step platform is quite high-38. Have reworked step system to avoide hitch. Distance from reciever to rear jacks is 36. Distance from reciever to end of stair platform is 58 What is the shortest truss extension l can get away with? I feel as long as reciever hitch clears jacks the vehicle tow hitch can swing under stair platform. Your thoughts?
asked by: Gene
Expert Reply:
Thanks for the pictures! My main concern in recommending a shorter extension, like the 36" TorkLift SuperTruss item # TLE1536, is clearance when making turns. The 36" would clear your camper and allow you to install your tow bar without climbing beneath your truck. However, depending on the height of your towed vehicle you run the risk of hitting the rear jacks when you make tight turns.
Unless the nose of your vehicle is below the height of the jacks then I recommend using the 48" TorkLift SuperTruss Hitch Extension item # TLE1548. This will get you well past the jacks and make hooking up to your tow bar and wiring easier.
Regardless of which extension you use you will want to pay close attention to your ground clearance. Going up hills might cause your extension and tow bar to bottom out.
You will need to extend your F-450's 7-Way connector both Supertruss extensions come with 7-way wiring brackets but not the longer cables. I have listed the extenders you will need to do this below.
36" Extension item # TLW6036
48" Extension item # TLW6048
Products Referenced in This Question
TorkLift SuperTruss Hitch Extension for SuperHitch Trailer Hitch Receivers - 36" Long
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Extender
- Trailers
- 36 Inch Extension
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 6500 lbs
- TorkLift
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TorkLift Wiring Harness Extension for 36" SuperTruss or Cannon Hitch Extender - 7-Way RV
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring Adapters
- Single-Function Adapter
- 0 - 5 Feet Long
- 7 Round - Blade
- Plug and Lead
- 7 Round - Blade
- TorkLift
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TorkLift Wiring Harness Extension for 48" SuperTruss or Cannon Hitch Extender - 7-Way RV
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring Adapters
- Single-Function Adapter
- 0 - 5 Feet Long
- 7 Round - Blade
- Plug and Lead
- 7 Round - Blade
- TorkLift
more information >
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TorkLift SuperTruss Hitch Extension for SuperHitch Trailer Hitch Receivers - 48" Long
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Extender
- Trailers
- 48 Inch Extension
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 6500 lbs
- TorkLift
more information >
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