WISDOM OF A HITCH EXTENSTION
We just finished our first trip in our 19 foot Airstream Flying Cloud. All went well except for one unanticipated issue. Having access to the truck bed for additional storage was important. But, the t...
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Actually have the tongue extended on the trailer. My local trailer shop does this all the time. He cuts the standard receiver out, puts a 3x3 tube in place and connects it to the frame of the trailer and extends it up to 2 foot past the original ball mount. This usually costs around $200-300, but it is permanent.
I just had this done to a flatbed of mine so that I could put a toolbox on the front. I needed every bit of the 16ft to all all of the atv's. Giving up 15" of deck space was not an option. Only drawback is you cannot use a WD hitch with a straight tongue.
I have a slide-in camper and tow with an 18" extension. I don't notice any change, but then again I have a 1 ton DRW.
I just had this done to a flatbed of mine so that I could put a toolbox on the front. I needed every bit of the 16ft to all all of the atv's. Giving up 15" of deck space was not an option. Only drawback is you cannot use a WD hitch with a straight tongue.
I have a slide-in camper and tow with an 18" extension. I don't notice any change, but then again I have a 1 ton DRW.
