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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@burningman, those dump trailer hatches you're talking about on truck n pup setups are not weight carrying, so completely different application.
However, the telescoping hitch can/will work fine if fabbed right.
But, first check out simple shorter hitch extensions. May not be your answer, but if the camper has zero vertical overhang you may not need as long an extension depending how your trailers fit up to the truck.
As said vertical clearance will be no issue.
My AF hangs out 3' plus past the back of the bed if you include the bumper step.
I've hauled a number of trailers with a 12" hitch extension and nothing more. I don't have my full tight turning radius with the boat because it's a pickle fork front end and I could jackknife others into the camp r if I tried....but most conditions it's fine and I pack a longer extension in case I get into a tight spot and need to jackknife the trailer out. Haven't had to use it yet.
May be a simple cheaper solution since you already have a beefy hitch that will handle extensions with ease.
However, the telescoping hitch can/will work fine if fabbed right.
But, first check out simple shorter hitch extensions. May not be your answer, but if the camper has zero vertical overhang you may not need as long an extension depending how your trailers fit up to the truck.
As said vertical clearance will be no issue.
My AF hangs out 3' plus past the back of the bed if you include the bumper step.
I've hauled a number of trailers with a 12" hitch extension and nothing more. I don't have my full tight turning radius with the boat because it's a pickle fork front end and I could jackknife others into the camp r if I tried....but most conditions it's fine and I pack a longer extension in case I get into a tight spot and need to jackknife the trailer out. Haven't had to use it yet.
May be a simple cheaper solution since you already have a beefy hitch that will handle extensions with ease.
