Looking For The Best Way To Extend My Hitch With A Truck Bed Camper Installed
Updated 01/19/2026 | Published 12/26/2025
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Question:
hi there- I have a 2003 dodge 2500 6.5 bed with a lance 865 slide in truck camper goes to the end of the tailgate,...what is the cheapest and best way to tow A 14 foot cargo trailer behind it? trailer has two axels.
asked by: jeff c
Expert Reply:
Hey Jeff,
Depending on how much clearance you need from that tailgate is going to determine what kind of hitch extender you will need. Assuming you just have a factory 2" hitch receiver on your Ram you could go with the hitch extender # e48YR which is a 23-11/16" hitch. However an extender like this reduces your vehicles hitch capacity by 50%.
Another option is a TorkLift SuperTruss # TLE1521, however you need to have a TorkLift Superhitch installed on your vehicle in order to install this extender. If you just have a factory hitch this will not work. Let me know what kind of hitch is on your vehicle to see what works best.
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TorkLift SuperTruss Hitch Extension for SuperHitch Trailer Hitch Receivers - 21" Long
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- 21 Inch Extension
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs
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Nick S.
1/19/2026
Hey Jeff, what did you end up using to tow your 14-foot cargo trailer with the Lance camper on your Ram? Once you figured out which hitch you have, did the extender option give you the clearance you needed? Your update could make it easier for others setting up a similar combo.