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jdrobin
Explorer
Apr 05, 2021

Extended tow bar

I have a GMC Sierra (tows 9000 lb) with a 6' 10" bed. I have to leave my tailgate down to carry my golf cart (1000 lb) so I can't carry my golf cart and tow my travel trailer (6000 lb). I'm wondering if I could use a tow bar extender to make room for the tailgate to be in the down position while towing the camper. Has anyone done this?
  • Tal_IL's avatar
    Tal_IL
    Explorer
    Apr 05, 2021
    Extending the hitch will be like putting a pipe on a wrench handle, I think. I expect it will will effectively increase tongue weight significantly. Many years ago, I had an 11 ft truck camper. I built a 4 ft long extended hitch to tow my fishing boat. It worked OK. BUT, it was a light-weight boat with minimal tongue weight.
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Apr 05, 2021
    Note what eTrailer says:

    "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."

    And Curt: "350 lbs TW, Not For Towing Use"

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