Recommended Hitch Extender for a Travel Trailer
Updated 01/19/2026 | Published 08/12/2024
Question:
I have a19 ft travel trailer that wieghs 3500 lbs with a tongue wieght of 400 lbs.i have a frame mounted tow hitch that is that can hold 1000 pound tongue wieght and pull 10000 lbs.i tow with a ram 1500 with the 5.7 hemi v8 2021 model.can the gen y be used with this safely.
asked by: Robbie
Expert Reply:
Yes, it can! The Gen-Y Hitch Hitch Extender item # GY89SR is going to reduce your Ram 1500's towing capacity and tongue weight capacity by 50%. That would leave you with a 5,000 lbs towing capacity and a 500 lbs maximum tongue weight so you'll be good to tow your 3,500 lbs trailer.
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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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Jerred H.
1/19/2026
Hey, how did things go using the Gen-Y hitch extender with your Ram 1500 and travel trailer? It sounds like the reduced capacity still left you within limits. Sharing how it towed could help others checking their setup.