Availability Of A 4" Hitch Extension For A 2" Hitch

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I have a tesla model Y. I need a 4 inch extension. It has a 2 inch reciever. Do they make one? Thanks,

asked by: Joe D

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Helpful Expert Reply:

I do have a potential option for you, but we do not carry a 4" long extension for a 2" hitch. The shortest extension we carry is the Yakima # Y69VR which is a 7-1/4" extension. From there everything we have is 8" or longer.

Please note that using a hitch extender will reduce your hitches carrying capacity by 50%.

expert reply by: Jesse M

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Yes. You absolutely, positively, without any shadow of a doubt MUST use Swagman Bike Frame Adapter Bar #64005 with your Trek Marlin 6 & 7 bikes on either the Yakima LongHaul #Y02476 or Thule Range #TH9057. As for the racks themselves, I would go…

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Hello Mitch, We have a bike rack that is safe for the back of a travel trailer, but the Benton Shifts&Grins Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel or Frame Mount #B82FR is only rated for the back of vehicles. The #B82FR is not rated for…

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While the Curt 4 Bike Rack for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches #C18030 is a great bike rack it is not compatible with travel trailers, unfortunately. Instead, I recommend checking out the: -Swagman Trailhead RV Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches…

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The answer is actually pretty simple, because using any type of hitch adapter, including a hitch extender, reduces the capacity of your trailer hitch by 50 percent, and that includes both the towing capacity and the tongue weight capacity. I am not…

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Answer 5

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 6

Hey Ryan, the reason you can't use the Thule ReVert Bike Rack for 4 Bikes #TH73VA with a 5th wheel is due to the increased movement and vibrations at the back of the trailer. Some racks that are designed to be used with 5th wheels are going to…

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Answer 7

Hey John, The Gen-Y Hitch Receiver Hitch Extender for 2" Trailer Hitches #GY89SR would reduce both the tongue weight and gross towing weight capacity of the motorhome's trailer hitch by 50% to 5k towing/500lb TW, leaving you unable to tow…

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Hey Chris! The only solution I have to offer you is to use the Yakima StraightShot Hitch Extension item #Y69VR. It will cut your hitches capacity in half but will extend the Yakima EXO Swing Away like item #Y54ZR out an additional 7-1/2". This…

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Answer 9

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 10

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 12

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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