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BradW
Explorer II
Feb 06, 2018

2017 / 2018 Ford Factory 3" Receiver Hitch Extension

Anyone using the 2017 / 2018 Ford factory 3" receiver hitch with an extension while hauling their TC?

I had originally planned on getting a big Torklift hitch, but after looking at the massive 3" OEM hitch, I believe I will use that.

My extension will be 30" to 36" (hole to hole) and pull 7,500 lbs on a WD hitch with about 500 lbs of tongue weight.

Brad
  • 500# tw seems a little low for a 7500# trailer . Is it a boat trailer ?
  • I bought 3 feet of 3" square tubing to use as extension for about $30.
    Tow 1000lb trailer for 600 miles just fine.
    The only problem I had was weld inside the tubing, so I grind a grove in 2.5" adapter.
    Per my calculation the 3" tubing is stronger than Torklift stinger, but did not have all the measurements for precise calculation.
    500 lb on extended hitch is very serious stuff, so you be careful and do some testing before going for long trip.
  • With my 3 inch hitch receiver I currently use a 48 inch extension and use chain to tighten to my torklifts; but, I tow a small bass boat with not much tongue weight, about 200 lbs. I haven't had any problems towing with that extension. I also had to extend the wiring adapter.