Telescoping Trailer Tongue Extension Question
I currently have a 12 foot cargo trailer and I'm looking at purchasing a 26 foot travel trailer both of which will be towed by my truck with camper for business purposes (one at a time of course). I'v...
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It doesn't look like the person who built their telescoping extension is extending 3 ft.
Truck hitches are derated when you use an extension. Extending a trailer tongue either permanently or temporarily will have a similar effect. I'm making the assumption that there is a reason why heavier load trailers are reinforced from the frame to the tongue.
Sounds creative, but physics wise, I think you will produce new leverage forces that weren't considered when the trailer was designed.
Truck hitches are derated when you use an extension. Extending a trailer tongue either permanently or temporarily will have a similar effect. I'm making the assumption that there is a reason why heavier load trailers are reinforced from the frame to the tongue.
Sounds creative, but physics wise, I think you will produce new leverage forces that weren't considered when the trailer was designed.
