Host Cascade owners...how long is your hitch extension?

[serpa4]

I have a Host Rainer right now, but am eyeballing a Cascade in the future. However, my current extension is bending since it wasn't designed for the length Im using it for.
I have a super hitch, but long ago sold the extension.
Now I'm back into truck campers, and bought a every day extension tube and then put an extra long draw bar in it 16". The whole setup was cheap and my tong weight is about 200lbs. I guess it is a bit more that than since it's bending. Maybe 300?
Any way, need to know how long of a superhitch stinger to get.

[jimh406]

The length from bed to end of bumper is floor length plus bumper on my 9.5 that 10. You can confirm with Host by giving them a call/email, but I'm prety certain you are talking about 1 ft more length with a 10.5 compared to a 9.5 of the same manufacturer.

[serpa4]

But I don't know how long the Cascade is past the rear of the truck. The host website say it's length, but who knows if it has a longer cab over section and a slighty shorter floor, or if the measurement includes the bumper or step etc. It may not be just 1 foot longer than my Ranier.
If I knew the length from the rear bumper to the rubber snubs at the front of the camper, I'd know how long of an extension to get.

[jimh406]

I have a 24 on my Ranier 2.5 inch extension. It works with hitch haul or short ball mount. The Cascade is only 1 ft longer. I think I could go shorter by a bit. You can measure where you want the extension to end. That's what I did.

[serpa4]

Humm, clearing the rear slide. Never thought of that.

[Comeoutswingin]

I run a 48" extension for a few reason with my cascade:

I bought it for $100.
and it allows me not to have to un-hitch my trailer to open the rear slide.