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What type of hitch extender?

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daafy
Reg. Apr 2006
Posted 2015-02-25 7:37 PM (#162688)
Subject: What type of hitch extender?


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Will someone please tell me how to determine what type of hitch extender I need for towing a bumper pull with a cab over camper on the truck? I have a F250 short bed and need to keep the tail gate down to accommodate the light weight pop up camper. The trailer is a Circle J two horse slant with a tapered nose. Thanks.
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PaulChristenson
Reg. Jan 2007
Posted 2015-02-25 10:42 PM (#162692 - in reply to #162688)
Subject: RE: What type of hitch extender?


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http://www.etrailer.com/dept-pg-Hitch_Accessories-sf-Hitch_Adapter-... But note any hitch extender you use will DRASTICALLY reduce your GTW...and some vendors like Blue Ox will state Note: This hitch extender is designed for using hitch-mounted accessories or for flat towing only. Do not use to tow a trailer. Using this extension will reduce your hitch's tongue weight capacity by 50 percent.
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PaulChristenson
Reg. Jan 2007
Posted 2015-02-25 10:47 PM (#162693 - in reply to #162688)
Subject: RE: What type of hitch extender?


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You'll need somethine like this... http://www.torklift.com/index.php/products/towing/superhitch-supert...
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daafy
Reg. Apr 2006
Posted 2015-02-27 6:30 AM (#162705 - in reply to #162688)
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Thanks Paul!
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gard
Reg. Aug 2007
Posted 2015-02-27 7:47 AM (#162706 - in reply to #162688)
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You can also purchase some 2" square bar stock, ease the edges with a grinder, buy a new or used head and have it welded together, after first determining the proper weighted ride height. When we had truck campers and BP hitches, this was necessary. I was able to have the hitch assy finished for $60. As Paul has indicated, the hitch weight capacity is reduced by the additional length of the addition. We installed Timbrens because of the camper, which also resolved the weight/stability issues.
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