Solution For Temporarily Extending Trailer Tonge Depending On Boat Ramp Conditions

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I have a 2022 Subaru Ascent with an OEM hitch. I am needing something to intermittently extend the tongue of my boat trailer depending on ramp conditions. I know there are ways to extend the tongue of the trailer permanently but thought that this could be an intermittent solution for when needed. Would this fit or is there a way to confirm?

asked by: Adam R

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Expert Reply:

Hello Adam, thanks for reaching out. That is an interesting idea, but I am not aware of any product that would attach to the trailer to intermittently extend the tongue. Your best bet for that would be to use an extended ball mount like part # 80232, or to use a hitch extension like part # e48YR.

Aside from that, the only other solution would be to permanently extend the trailer tongue.

Just keep in mind if you do tow with an hitch extender, your hitches towing capacity will be reduced by 50% so you really would only want to use it when you get to the ramp.

expert reply by: Jesse M

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e48YR Hitch Extension For 2 Inch Receiver
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Jesse M.

9/12/2025

Hey Adam, did you find a solution for extending your boat trailer tongue? I'm curious if the extended ball mount or hitch extension worked out for you. Your experience could really help others in a similar situation!

Answer 1

Hello Chad, thanks for reaching out. The CE Smith Roller Style Guide-Ons for Pontoon Boat Trailers #CE27672 will work fine with a StarCraft tri-toon, assuming you’ve got a pretty standard bunk-style trailer under it. We’ve put those on plenty of…

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Answer 2

We have a folding trailer tongue hinge that could work for the purpose you describe, as long as your trailer frame isn't constructed of aluminum. You could use the Fulton Fold Away Coupler Hinge, part #FHDPW330300. The hinge kit is designed for 3…

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Answer 3

When using an 18 inch long hitch extender like the Curt #C45796 you can certainly use two sets of chains like you mentioned, one set from the truck to the extender's receiver and one from the receiver to the trailer. Technically only the chains…

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Answer 4

The longest extension available that will work with the factory trailer hitch receiver on your 2014 Dodge Ram 3500 is the Trailer Hitch Extender #e48YR. You will need to measure from the center of the hitch pin hole on your trailer hitch receiver to…

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Answer 5

We've had customers use the CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons for Pontoon Boat Trailers #CE27670 on tri toon boats like yours that have the extra fins like yours have and they worked great. I attached a picture of this for you to check out as well. I…

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Answer 6

You would not want to use the Ark Ezi-Guides Self-Aligning Boat Trailer Loading System #AR74FR for a pontoon or tritoon. This is because of the installation style and function. I have included a picture that demonstrates how these guides work, and…

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Answer 7

The CE Smith Roller Style Guide-Ons for Pontoon Boat Trailers part #CE27672 will work out great with your trailer frame size of 2" x 3". As far as the space they take up you will be fine in the back with minimal clearance but the front will…

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Answer 8

On a pontoon trailer you can absolutely use roller guides on the sides like the CE Smith Roller-Style Guide-Ons for Boat Trailers - 21" Tall - 1 Pair #CE27610. The more common use for a pontoon trailer is the CE Smith Roller Style Guide-Ons for…

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Answer 9

Roller bunks like those shown on the linked page will work just as well on a 3-hull tritoon as on a pontoon boat. If you intend to mount the rollers onto the flat surface of existing wooden/carpeted 2x4 bunk boards you will want to use a flat-bottom…

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Answer 10

Yes, guide-on rollers like the CE Smith Roller Style Guide-Ons for Pontoon Boat Trailers #CE27672 will work for a Tri-toon as well. The install video I attached is actually on a tri-toon, this will show you the install process.

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Answer 11

I checked with CE Smith, and was told that their #CE27672 Roller Style Guide-Ons for Pontoon Boat Trailers can be used on a scissor lift trailer. You'd attach the roller guide-ons to the cross members of the moveable portion of the trailer so…

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Answer 12

The pontoon trailer guide-ons only come in a set of 2 as that is all that is needed, although you can add more if you believe that it is necessary. That all just depends on how confident you are about staying on the right track once you have started…

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