Tighten up your Hitch Extension < $5

Desert1667 wrote:
They already make a heavy duty version of what your using, Here it is showing a much heavier support bar.



Desert

I have been using one of these for awhile....works great, but more expensive than the OPs version.

If you weld, don't weld the hitch, run bead or beads down the ball mount. Grind to fit, paint. Like I said though, it only makes sense if you like to play with metal and have welder, grinder, paint, etc.

As far as the bolts are concerned, you could also take a look at Square U-Bolts for trailers. You can get them with heavy galvanized coatings (for saltwater) and super heavy duty and possible use plates like this one for a different variation. http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Suspension/Redline/117594.html

Of course, we are far away from $5 for this type of modification.

They already make a heavy duty version of what your using, Here it is showing a much heavier support bar.



Desert

That is simply brilliant. I do believe I'm going to borrow that idea. THANKS!!

Depending which way the clamp is installed you can raise or lower the end of the tube to some extent. Pulling the tube up will raise the hitch up slightly but puts the weight on the clamp. Letting it drop down and the clamp to stabilize it allows the hitch end to be lower. With that long of an extension, pulling the tube up can help tp eliminate dragging. Jim

These are available at camping world or other rv suppliers and dealers. A lot more money though. Jim

I don't want to weld on my hitch so I've tried thin wedges, a top cable/turnbuckle, and side chains with turnbuckles, but---DUH--- your simple fix never occurred to me. Thanks a lot!

Fluid film will keep the shank and receiver from rusting together

I don't have up & down movement w/ my Super Truss & Super Hitch.