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Marcela
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Dec 24, 2018

Receiver hitch extension for 2000 Ford

Somebody tell me I'm reading this right.

To put a hitch extension in the range of 34-48", one has to have a 2 1/2" receiver as there are no 2" extensions that long.

To use the torklift tiedowns at the rear the receiver needs the ends of the cross bar open to accept the square tube.

The only one made to accept the tie downs is torklift's own dual receiver hitch opening, which cost almost $900!

And when that unit is purchased, the tie down for the factory hitch no longer applies unless there is a sleeve that will fit between the tow or some other similar fabrication attempt as tork lift lists a different tie down number.

So for a possible another grand one can have the extension needed to clear a 3-4 ft. overhang.

This just keeps getting better and better........

29 Replies

  • Lwiddis wrote:
    Four feet of extension and 8000 pounds of trailer makes me nervous.


    That's pretty close to where I'm at. I'm going with th 30k tork lift hitch and a wd hitch.
  • Four feet of extension and 8000 pounds of trailer makes me nervous.
  • Or stretch your trailer tongue instead like I did. Stronger and no extra junk to attach and remove every time you load your camper.
  • ^That is a good economical idea. Used ones for sale too from folks that upgraded.
    Still I’d have a hard look at what you need for an extension and how much you’re putting on it.
    This isn’t a 12-18” just get me past the camper type of deal. Do a moment diagram once you know your tongue weight and how much ext you need.
  • Get a 2.5" hitch from newer ford truck. Usually can find them in junk yards from wrecked trucks.
  • Well this forum keeps tossing responses.......
    11-12' camper, 8klb trailer, 20' + on 10k axles, 20 year old truck, yes you are hauling a house.
    Buy the right hitch extension, no questions asked, or have one fabbed up.
    You ever tow/haul this much before? Got mods? It'll be a slow trip otherwise.
  • Torklift stuff is good, but never was cheap.
    The rear tie-downs are easy to manufacture or modify and any welder can do it in about 1 hr.
    4 ft extension is no joke, but than when you are facing $1000 in attachment, that makes good point to consider truck upgrade.
    For my 2017 model, I spend $35 for 3" tubing that makes 4 ft extension.
    Per rough calculation 3" tubing is stronger than TL supertrust.
    Saves about 100lb from hitch weight as well.
  • I guess the torklift tie downs bolt on to the ends of the receiver, whichever brand is used.

    Hard to imagine the stability of bolts holding the tie downs/camper on. Guess the tie downs don't insert into the receiver as they do on OEM receiver.

    And someone said on one of the reviews they will bolt to the Curt receiver, much cheaper alternative.

    BradW--nothing like a house, just a small trailer with dry goods. The limit would have to be about 8k# to stay under GAWR.