Is There A Hitch Extender For 2.5" Hitch With A 7,500lb GTW Capacity

Updated 03/24/2025 | Published 03/22/2024

Question:

I’m looking for a 2.5” hitch extension that is around 14” long and has a 2.5” opening to but a ball in. I need to leave the tailgate down on my 3500 ram truck and tow a livin lite toy hauler at the same time. Trailer only weighs 7,500 lbs with a tongue weight of about 750lbs. I only need to use it once a year and will only be moving the trailer 39 miles so I don’t really what to replace the factory hitch and do a major upgrade. Is there anything that you can suggest? Thank you in advance for any help you can give me I greatly appreciate it!

asked by: Eric Z

Expert Reply:

Hey Eric,

The hitch extenders that we currently offer for a 2-1/2" receiver tube opening unfortunately max out at 6,000lbs GTW and wouldn't be capable of towing the trailer. You're most likely going to need to upgrade to a TorkLift SuperHitch in order to use their SuperTruss extenders, like part # TLE1521 you were looking at. If this is something you'd end up going with then let me know the year of your Ram 3500 and I can look up the correct fit.

expert reply by: Kevin C

Trevor Z.

3/23/2025

What is the longest extender you have that will fit in a 2.5 inch receiver? I do not need it to be reducer

Kate F.

3/24/2025

@TrevorZ Hello Trevor, We currently don't have any extenders that maintain the full 2-1/2" size throughout. The longest option available for a 2-1/2" receiver is the Titan Hitch Box Extension, part # RP45018, which extends from 41" to 48". However, please note that the other end reduces to a 2" receiver. What kind of application are you dealing with that you are looking for a long extender?