What Hitch Extension Can be Used For Motorhome With 5,000 lb Towing Capacity

Updated 09/26/2024 | Published 09/24/2024

Question:

Is this extender suitable for my application? I am flat towing a 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid weighing approximately 3700 lbs behind a motorhome with 5000 lb towing capacity. I want to use an extender to protect the vehicle from making contact with the motorhome rear bumper in the event of a tight turn. The tread on this extender is a desirable feature also. I understand the tongue weight capacity will be diminished, but I'm not sure the pulling capacity will be a problem. it seems to me, this item should be rated to tow my car any help is appreciated.

asked by: James W

Expert Reply:

Hello James,

We have a hitch extender for you that'll work to protect your Ford Maverick from making contact with your motorhome, though the MaxxTow Hitch Extender with Step # MT70069 is ill suited for the job. Reason is the total capacity of your hitch is going to be diminished by 50%, so you're looking at a 2,500 lb towing capacity for a 3,700 lb truck. What you can use that will give you added length and has the weight capacity you need is the Roadmaster Anti-Rattle Hitch Extender for Tow Bars # RM-071-1075.

This will still reduce capacity by 50% but it's 10,000 lb capacity will still make it 5,000 lbs so well over the capacity you need.

expert reply by: Kyle S