Hitch extension source?

[TxGearhead]

I'm looking for a 18" hitch extension. I want a 2 1/2". I "think" I want a solid bar instead of the tube. I'm assuming it's stronger. I just want to tow a 13' utility trailer with a ATV, or my 18' aluminum john boat. I'm sure a hollow tube would work just as well but..
I've looked everywhere I can think of. Probably overlooked it though.

[TxGearhead]

^^^close

[Ski_Pro_3]

[Kayteg1]

TxGearhead wrote:
YEAH YEAH YEAH. I want a SOLID 18 inch 2 1/2" extension. I don't want no stinking 2" tube or an adapter. I know it will work but....
Apparently a business opportunity for somebody.

Yuppp.... send an email to China.
That is where my Reese 2.5" ball mount was made.
You want it in 18,000 lb rating, or is 14 k going to be good enough?

[ticki2]

TxGearhead wrote:
YEAH YEAH YEAH. I want a SOLID 18 inch 2 1/2" extension. I don't want no stinking 2" tube or an adapter. I know it will work but....
Apparently a business opportunity for somebody.

Just curious , how are you going to attach a ball mount to that solid extension ? Or are you talking about an 18" long ball mount ?

[TxGearhead]

YEAH YEAH YEAH. I want a SOLID 18 inch 2 1/2" extension. I don't want no stinking 2" tube or an adapter. I know it will work but....
Apparently a business opportunity for somebody.

[Kayteg1]

I just measure This ball mount that I bought last year.
From hole to hole it is 10.5". It is good cast mount, although rattling more than I like (Chinese sizes are always smaller).
So could you make it working?
Once you go above 2" sizing - things are getting expensive very fast, when choices gets limited.

[towpro]

the 2.5" extensions fit into your truck receiver, but use 2" receivers on the trailer end.

I run a curt at either 36" or 48" depending on what I am towing.
With any tong weight I really recommend Weight Distribution hitch.
because my weight distribution receive is longer than my normal drop receivers I can can run my extension at 36" instead of 48. And the weight distribution really makes a difference. I had a set of 600lb bars laying around. I think the camper rides better with my 7x14 V nose behind it with Weight Distribution hitch then the truck does without the camper.

[BradW]

I know you want a solid 2-1/2" 18" extension. I've towed our 7,500 lb carhauler trailer many 10's of thousands of miles on a 2-1/2" X .25" wall 22" extension. Just something to consider.

http://allmetalsinc.com/hs2500.html

[guidry]

I got a 48” extension from Etrailer. Works great with towing my bass boat behind my TC

[Troutguy]

If this supplier doesn’t have what you’re looking for.....it probably isn’t available.
https://www.etrailer.com

[Kayteg1]

What a problem to build one?
In California I had ACE Hardware Truck Accessories supply that had good selection of receiver tubing. Than you buy solid bar at fabrication shop and weld it.
Lot of such stuff on amazon.

[Wardster]

You can find an 18" long 2" extension from online vendors lie Tweet'y, Curt, Reese, etc. The 2 1/2" extensions start at 24" and go up from there, so your choices are restricted unless you make something yourself.