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Livies_Dad's avatar
Livies_Dad
Explorer
Jun 19, 2017

extended hitch

bought a new cl c and didn't come with spare tire and no where under
neath so I kept the spare from my trade in and had it mounted on rear
bumper. Have moved it as far to right on bumper as it will go but hitch will still hit tire on tight right turn. Hoping a 12 in extension will solve this problem. I know I can buy extension for the
safety cables and hoping the power cord will reach. My question is--
does this extension change the handling in any way? Thanks
Class C
  • Cobra21's avatar
    Cobra21
    Explorer
    Jun 19, 2017
    Extension for a boat? The tongue weight may be a little lighter, I don't know if the 12 inches will make too much difference other than going up and down driveway approaches. Could be more drag factor. Trial and air I guess.
    Brian
  • Mich_F's avatar
    Mich_F
    Explorer
    Jun 19, 2017
    A 12" hitch extension could reduce your hitch capacity by 50%.
  • DrewE's avatar
    DrewE
    Explorer II
    Jun 19, 2017
    Wouldn't putting the tire in the middle of the bumper work better? Or is there something in the way preventing that?
  • Livies_Dad's avatar
    Livies_Dad
    Explorer
    Jun 20, 2017
    DrewE wrote:
    Wouldn't putting the tire in the middle of the bumper work better? Or is there something in the way preventing that?


    Dealer had put in middle but has a little lip that blocked the receiver hole. Also tire is lower than hitch bars, that's way I kept moving it to the right. Maybe a 8 in extension will work. also will search for a front mount.
  • F1bNorm's avatar
    F1bNorm
    Explorer
    Jun 20, 2017
    When you say the trailer hits the spare, is it the tongue jack that is hitting? This was the problem with my cargo trailer, so I removed the stock jack and replaced it with a frame mounted HF folding jack. No more problem! BTW my MH has a center mounted spare, now the trailer A frame goes under the spare.

    Norm
  • j-d's avatar
    j-d
    Explorer II
    Jun 20, 2017
    Hope I haven't missed it, but....

    What are you Towing?

    If it's a motor vehicle, four wheels down, an extension does not have much effect on your hitch, since a vehicle does not produce downward weight on the hitch.
  • Livies_Dad's avatar
    Livies_Dad
    Explorer
    Jun 21, 2017
    j-d wrote:
    Hope I haven't missed it, but....

    What are you Towing?

    If it's a motor vehicle, four wheels down, an extension does not have much effect on your hitch, since a vehicle does not produce downward weight on the hitch.


    Sorry, didn't say. Towing 06 Honda Crv, Four down. Have towed it over
    50k miles with previous rv, no problems. Had I been more specific,I would have got better answer. Your response makes sense to me.
  • j-d's avatar
    j-d
    Explorer II
    Jun 21, 2017
    This is a Curt Brand Hitch Extender from eTrailer
    and this is the link to it. The diagram shows that your tow bar will be shifted back by 8-inches. I mention that because their description calls it "8 Inches Long" which isn't right. There are many other sizes in these, just figure out how much you need and order accordingly.

    Even Harbor Freight has one, they call it a 12-inch extender.

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