Can Gen-Y Hitch Extender be Used with Trailer with Less than 500 lb Tongue Weight
Updated 02/03/2026 | Published 07/07/2024
Question:
I have a 2019 ram truck 2500 crew cab long box with air bags I want to pull a tandem axle enclosed trailer with a 1500 lb side by side in it will be under the 500 lb tounge weight?
asked by: Bobby L
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Expert Reply:
Hey Bobby, it sounds like you are wondering if you could use the Gen-Y Hitch Hitch Extender # GY89SR with the setup you mentioned. This has a 500 lb tongue weight capacity so it would work fine for you.
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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Gen-Y Hitch Receiver Hitch Extender for 2" Trailer Hitches - 14" Long
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Extender
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Hitch Mounted Accessories
- Trailers
- 14 Inch Extension
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 10000 lbs
- Gen-Y Hitch
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Jameson C.
2/3/2026
Hey Bobby, how did the Gen-Y hitch extender work out with your Ram and trailer setup? It’d be great to hear if it handled the tongue weight the way you expected. Your update could make it easier for the next person with a similar load.