9’6” camper so I need an extension ??
Help! I currently have a f350 7.3 diesel dually long bed truck. Just got the 9’6” camper upgraded from the 8’6” camper. My question is what will I do about the hitch for my horse trailer ? It’s rat...
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jimh406 wrote:
Newer trucks had a 2 1/2 or 3 inch hitch. Those extensions can be had in shorter lengths, and be cut off.
The problem is you lose hitch capacity as you extend the extension which is why so many people use the Torklift Super Hitch. Reese makes a hitch and extension as well. You can get a Super Hitch that also be used for TC mounts. They are on Craigslist and eBay sometimes.
I don't think there is any way not to make a hitch improvement if you have to use an extension. Do load the TC and measure, and if you don't mind it being under your TC, you probably can get by without an extension.
I think you’re confused although your info about hitch extensions on bigger receivers is flawed. Fortunately he does not need a 2.5” receiver likely. But if he chose to upgrade to 2.5”, the hitch extension game would be much more challenging.
1. Hitch extensions for 2.5 and 3” receivers are few and far between. Not sure I’ve even seen one offered for a 3” and only 1 for a 2.5” and it’s long
2. You can’t just “cut down” most/all hitch extensions. Doesn’t work like that. So not sure why you’d be saying it.
OP needs to learn a bit more about towing and hitch configurations.
