Recommended Extended Ball Mount to Lower a Tailgate for a Golf Cart While Towing

Published 09/17/2023

Products Featured in This Question

Blue Ox Hitch Extender for Tow Bars - 2" Hitches - 12" Extension

(104)

$137.83

2" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000

(4037)

$19.18

Brophy Ball Mount for 2" Hitch - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 13-1/4" Long - 10,000 lbs

(265)

$95.29

2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 15,000 lbs

(4036)

$26.92

Question:

I have a tandem axle travel trailer. I want to pull it with a golf cart in the bed of my truck. The tailgate will need to be down to accommodate the golf cart. This will interfere with towing the camper. Can I use a hitch extension? Is there any other options? Not looking to pay a bunch as we only do this once a year.

asked by: Ben O

Expert Reply:

I wouldn't use a hitch extension like item # BX88264 because it will cut your hitch's capacity in half. Instead I recommend the Brophy Ball Mount for 2" Hitches item # BH20. This ball mount measures 13-1/4" long from the center of the hitch pin to the center of the hitch ball. It has a 10,000 lbs capacity and won't reduce your hitch or tow vehicle's capacity.

Depending on your coupler size you will either need a 2" Hitch Ball item # A-90 or a 2-5/16" hitch ball item # C40030.

expert reply by: Jerred H