I've got a 2015 F250 short bed crew cab, and I'm currently pulling a 2014 outback 250rs ~6000lbs (dry)trailer with approx 700-800lbs tongue weight. I'm using a Reese Dual Cam WDH with 1200lb bars.I've recently acquired a Polaris RZR side by side UTV and would like to be able to haul it in the truck bed and still pull the TT, this requires the gate to be down, which is a problem since I can get my tail lights to touch the camper if I jack it really hard with the gate up.I've seen some crazy setups that carry the UTV on top on the bed rails, or even over the cab...I'm not looking to spend 3k on some crazy apparatus like that.....so obviously I need to extend the hitch. I understand fully that any extension of the hitch seriously lessens it's capacity. but other than trading in my brand new truck for a long bed what are my options? class IV 2.5" hitch w/extension? superhitch? or will my OEM hitch handle a 12-18" extnsion with the current WD system given my trailer weight?

Are you able to remove the tailgate and leave it at home when hauling the RZR.

srx-6 wrote:Are you able to remove the tailgate and leave it at home when hauling the RZR.unfortunately with the short bed truck, the rear tires must rest on the tailgate...if it was a longbed that would be the easy solution.

Don't think you want to do that. Extending the length of a 800# tongue-weight hitch will really increase the leverage, and could cause problems with the WDH spring bars. Not even sure you can buy an extended hitch insert for WDH. Sounds like you are going to be taking two vehicles, towing the RZR on a small trailer.... Check Reese hitch website?Dave

I would give Torklift a call and explain your situation to them. I know they have a hitch/extension for use on truck campers that hang over the back of the truck so I'm pretty sure they would have something to fit your application.Barney

Just curious, is the tailgate even strong enough to handle the razor being parked on it?

extending the hitch out of 2015 Ford Super Duty

hawkeye-08
Explorer III
Feb 04, 2016
BarneyS wrote:
I would give Torklift a call and explain your situation to them. I know they have a hitch/extension for use on truck campers that hang over the back of the truck so I'm pretty sure they would have something to fit your application.
Barney

X2 on Torklift, they will likely be able to help you.

Supertruss and Superhitch
katoom400
Explorer
Feb 04, 2016
hawkeye-08 wrote:
BarneyS wrote:
I would give Torklift a call and explain your situation to them. I know they have a hitch/extension for use on truck campers that hang over the back of the truck so I'm pretty sure they would have something to fit your application.
Barney

X2 on Torklift, they will likely be able to help you.

Supertruss and Superhitch

just checked superhitch, looks like about $1200....not too bad.
pa_traveler
Explorer
Feb 05, 2016
Torklift makes great hitches. I bought the superhitch to pull boat behind truck camper believe its 4 ft extension.
msmith1_wa
Explorer
Feb 05, 2016
Another vote for Torklift.
katoom400
Explorer
Feb 05, 2016
measuring the extention I'm going to need, it' might only need to be 12-18", I know the torque lift is good for up to 48", but what about going with a class IV 2.5" hitch with a 12-18" extension since I'm not going as extreme a distance as some of the guys need to with the truck campers? This would be a much less expensive option if it was workable...I know the torquelift can handle more, but do I really need it for ~7k lbs

also can anyone give me real world experience about pulling ~7000lb via WDH with the 18-24" superhitch extention? I know I can feel a difference when I move the shank 2"...now I'm going to move it 2' ?? or is it just a matter of re adjusting the WDH head and bars?
Bedlam
Moderator
Feb 05, 2016
I pull an 8000 lb enclosed trailer with a 28" SuperTruss extension. It would squat my F250 the same as the when I used to trailer 11,500 lbs off the receiver, so there is more leverage applied to the truck as well as receiver when towing with an extension. Both use a WDH that is adjusted properly.
CampingN_C_
Explorer
Feb 06, 2016
Anybody think that will change the handling of the combo, extending the pivot point further back?
Bedlam
Moderator
Feb 07, 2016
I have not had problem with pivot farther back. It actuall helps with trailer tracking when taking right turns.

Here is the dual receiver:

I hang mudflaps off the end of mine:

Here is the extension hitched up without the distribution bars:

How it looks:
SouthpawHD
Explorer
Feb 07, 2016
Bedlam wrote:
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Sorry, I have nothing to add but wanted to say WOW, that is one nice looking set-up!!!

Carry on.
drittal
Explorer
Feb 07, 2016
F250 with a RZR in the back and an extended hitch is going to drag it's backside. Be prepared to add bags or Timbrens.