Availability of Hitch Extender with 800 lb Tongue Weight Capacity

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I pull a 6000 lb. travel trailer. I need an extender so that I can open my tailgate so that my motorcycle will fit in the bed. do you make an extender that will handle 800 pounds of tongue weight? thanks,

asked by: John

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The problem with using a hitch extender is that because it moves the tongue load further rearward from the receiver opening, using an extender will LOWER the tongue weight capacity of your hitch by 50 percent. If the hitch on your truck has a 500, 600 or even a 1000 lb tongue weight capacity (check sticker on hitch), cutting that in half by using the extender will leave you with insufficient capacity to tow your travel trailer. Even if your hitch had a high enough tongue weight capacity, unfortunately none of our extenders would have that kind of capacity. I sure wish I had better news for you.

If enough of the bike's rear wheel would remain in the bed, simply removing the tailgate might be a good solution.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

I can tell you have been doing some research and know what you are looking for. Just as a blanket statement, any hitch extender will reduce the tongue weight of your trailer hitch receiver even if it has a higher weight capacity, like the Roadmaster…

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Answer 2

Yes, your assessment is correct. The RockyMounts Hitch Extender LS w/ Hitch Pin and Lock item #RKY10011 will reduce your hitches capacity by 50%. You will still have more than enough capacity to carry your 1 Up 4 bike carrier. However, this extender…

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Answer 3

The Roadmaster Anti-Rattle Hitch Extender #RM-071-1075 comes with the threaded bolt and pin. This threaded hitch bolt does indeed reduce noise and movement inside the hitch receiver, providing a more secure and quiet connection. However, there is not…

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Answer 4

There are a few differences between the RockyMounts Hitch Extender part #RKY10011 (LS) and part #RKY10008. The first is that the LS model has a premium lock core body which more durable. It also has a better anti-rattle design so there will be a…

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Answer 5

Adding a hitch extender will reduce the maximum tongue weight of your hitch receiver by 50%. The Yakima EXO System with 2 Bike Rack and Enclosed Cargo Carrier - 2" Hitches, part #Y34ZR, weighs 166lbs, empty. If the reduced maximum tongue weight…

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Answer 6

The 7" Hitch Extender #HE06 is going to be our shortest 2" extender available due to the length of shank required to extend our of the receiver for the additional receiver tube. The only way to get a 3" is with a reducer like the Hitch…

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Answer 7

Hey Pat, so we have the RockyMounts hitch extension part #RKY10011 which is an 8 inch extension that has an anti-rattle hitch pin/lock built into it like it sounds like you are looking for.

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Answer 8

Hey Azmi! You can use a hitch extender to clear that spare on your Land Rover Defender. However, you have to keep in mind it will reduce the capacity of your hitch by 50%. As long as your bikes and bike rack don't exceed half the tongue weight…

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Answer 9

Hey Ken! The only hitch we have for the 2025 Kia Sorento hybrid is the Curt item #C37RV. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It is custom fit and bolts to your Kia with included hardware. I really like the Curt Hitch item #C37RV…

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Answer 10

Hi Jerry, For your 2025 Kia Sorento PHEV you would need the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C37RV for the trailer hitch. The right light kit for your Sorento is going to depend on a few factors. For models with the tow package, like you stated you have,…

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Answer 11

That we are Shane! So since you mentioned you have wires behind the driver's side rear tire, that would indicate that you have the factory tow package, so the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package #118269 is what you'll want.…

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Answer 12

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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