I Have A 2024 F150 And I Need A Hitch Extender, What Options Are Available?

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I have a 2024 F150. I need to be able to pull fairly light weight raft/atv/utility trailers with the tailgate down. What hitch extension options are available.

asked by: Brandon R

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Hey Brandon,

We have a few extenders available ranging from different sizes. Something like the Curt extender # C45796 is an 18" long extension that works well with 2" hitches and gives you a 3,500lb towing capacity. That is great for towing a small trailer like you mentioned.

We have multiple different lengths of extenders so if you want to let me know more about how much extension you need I can find one better suited for you.

How much does the trailer you are going to be towing weigh?

expert reply by: Nick S

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Nick S.

9/8/2025

Hey Brandon, did you find the right hitch extender for your F150 to tow your trailers with the tailgate down? I'm asking because knowing your experience could help others with similar needs.

Answer 1

Hey Brandon. The longest hitch extender we have is the 14" long Gen-Y Hitch item #GY89SR. This fits a 2" receiver and has a 10,000 lbs capacity but it will reduce your hitches capacity by 50% like all hitch extenders do. The 15-3/4"…

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Answer 2

The only other extension option we carry besides the Torklift SuperTruss extender that does not cut your tongue weight in half is an extra long ball mount. Traditional extensions such as part #C45796 cut the tongue weight capacity of the hitch on the…

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Answer 3

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 4

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 5

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 6

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 7

The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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Answer 8

Since wire color codes are NOT universal, we always recommend wiring by function, rather than wire color. If you look at the Trailer Wiring FAQ article I have linked you to, you can see some diagrams showing the proper way to wire a vehicle and…

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Answer 9

Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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Answer 10

Hello Tom, Thanks for writing in. You are correct. I would not recommend using the B&W Digital Tongue Weight Scale #BW34KR with a McHitch coupler. The McHitch uses a different coupling design than a standard ball coupler, and I cannot confirm…

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Answer 11

Hello Dan, Great question. When you’re comparing the Firestone kits #F59VV and #F2582, they both technically fit your 2025 F-150, but they are designed around different mounting locations and truck configurations. The #F2582 is the traditional…

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Answer 12

Hey Gregory, that's really good information. You’ve got a few options, but I wouldn’t jump straight to replacing the leaf springs on a half-ton for that size trailer. Since you’re using a Curt weight distribution hitch, that should be doing most…

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