Options For A Short 3" Hitch Extension

Updated 04/23/2026 | Published 04/19/2026

Products Featured in This Question

TorkLift Cannon Hitch Extension for 3" Ford Factory Hitch Receivers - 21" Long

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$523.06

Buyers Products 3" to 2" Receiver Tube Adapter

(172)

$50.09

Question:

Does anyone make a 3 hitch extender with around 8 inches extension? Or a 3 extender 8 reduced to 2.5 or 2. Thanks

asked by: Rod H

Expert Reply:

Welcome back Rod!

The TorkLift Cannon Hitch Extension for 3" Ford Factory Hitch Receivers - 21" Long # TL46CR will be the shortest actual extender for a 3" hitch we currently carry and I'm not sure if there are others on the market. This does reduce down to a 2-1/2" opening on the other end as well. It's on the expensive side, but it also has a lot of capacity (550 pounds of tongue weight/5,500 pounds towing weight and 1,100 pound of tongue weight/11,600 pounds of towing capacity when using weight distribution).

The only other option that is shorter is the Buyers Products 3" to 2" Receiver Tube Adapter # 337RTA302. This will reduce your 3" hitch down to a 2" receiver, but it will only extend you out 3-7/8". It does have 1,200 pounds of tongue weight capacity and 12,000 pounds of towing weight capacity though, which is nice.

What are you needing the extension for? Carrying a truck bed camper?

expert reply by: Lazer S