Is There 10 inch Hitch Extension that Can be used When Towing a Vehicle

Updated 10/29/2025 | Published 10/24/2025

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etrailer High-Low Fixed Adapter for Tow Bars - 2" Hitch - 2" Rise/Drop - 10K GTW

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$75.78

Hitch Extender For 1-1/4" Trailer Hitch Receiver 10"

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$111.32

Question:

Im looking at the High-Low Fixed Adapter for Tow Bars - 2 Hitch - 2 Rise/ - 10K GTW. I want to bring the truck and trailer hitches in line with each other along with getting just a little more distance between the trailer and the truck. Also please explain to me what the term flat towing means?

asked by: Jay T

Expert Reply:

Hey Jay, the etrailer High Low adapter part # e85ZV that you referenced is designed for use when towing one vehicle with another vehicle. This is what flat towing is. This is a situation where there is basically no tongue weight as all since a vehicle is supported with 4 wheels unlike a trailer where the front of it is supported but the trailer hitch of the tow vehicle. This specific adapter is designed only for flat towing so a better option would be the # HES0 which was designed for towing a trailer with.

Keep in mind that these do cut the capacity of the hitch they are used in by 50 percent due to added leverage and movement.

expert reply by: Jameson C

Jay T.

10/28/2025

Thanks Jameson That’s exactly what I was trying to find out. So what I understand is, I would have to have a solid tow bar instead of the design of this extension. Instead of flat towing, I need a tow bar that is weight-bearing. Am I understanding you correctly? Tell me what that might look like and if there is such a tow bar that is weight-bearing? Thank you Jameson for getting back to me so quickly, Jay

Jameson C.

10/29/2025

@JayT Yes you are understanding me correctly and are on the right track with what type of hitch extension you are in need of. The # HES0 that I referenced is an example of a 10 inch hitch extension that is designed for what you are looking for.