Cargo trailers with tongue extensions
I know many of you have said in the past you have trailers with tongue extensions instead of a hitch extension. So those of you who do this how long is your tongue and how much does your camper overha...
Forum Discussion
I just changed trailers. The TC extends about 30" from the hitch. The first trailer was a 77x16' open with a front rail. I used a 2' extension that put the ball about 7" under the camper, the trailer tongue was only 42" due to the width. I could pinch it with the camper legs if I cut it tight. It sucked to back, with the extension and short trailer it turned very fast.
I now have a 18' enclosed with a tongue of 63", the stinger is about 8" out if I remember. Turning sharp isn't much of an issue, just have to keep in mind the jacks have about 3" of clearance over the tongue. The trailer tows like it's that long and backs so much easier. One of our tracks has a short steep incline that hasn't been an issue, more than I have run into anyplace else.
I now have a 18' enclosed with a tongue of 63", the stinger is about 8" out if I remember. Turning sharp isn't much of an issue, just have to keep in mind the jacks have about 3" of clearance over the tongue. The trailer tows like it's that long and backs so much easier. One of our tracks has a short steep incline that hasn't been an issue, more than I have run into anyplace else.
