How long is too long to be extended
We boondock for the majority of our trips. Get into some tricky areas where we have to keep the trailer from hitting the back of the rv. Didn't have a choice when I got the trailer otherwise i would...
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Advice about hitch extensions will go from “never, you’ll kill someone” to “you’re fine” on here.
My 2c is the weakest potential link in hitch extensions is the larger bending moment it puts on the receiver.
From a practical standpoint, I run effectively a 2’ extension on my OE 2007 Dodge hitch. Class IV I believe, with around 6-800lbs tongue weight and 6000lb trailer. Thousands of miles doing this with no ill effects and no bent receiver.
Just for comparison.
My 2c is the weakest potential link in hitch extensions is the larger bending moment it puts on the receiver.
From a practical standpoint, I run effectively a 2’ extension on my OE 2007 Dodge hitch. Class IV I believe, with around 6-800lbs tongue weight and 6000lb trailer. Thousands of miles doing this with no ill effects and no bent receiver.
Just for comparison.
