Trailer Hitch Extender for 2" Hitch Receivers - 8" Long

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• Why Does Hitch Extender Cut Capacity for Hitch but Longer Ball Mount Does Not
  Hitch extenders like the etrailer part # e88YR reduce hitch capacity for two reasons. One is the length like you mentioned and the other is amount of additional movement that they introduce to the hitch setup which puts quite a bit of stress on the setup. Also, ball mounts come in varying lengths so someone could end up using a very long ball mount with this which would add even more leverage.
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• How to Determine How Much Weight Added to Trailer Near Tongue Adds to Weight On Axle
  The only way you're going to be able to determine how much weight gets added to the wheels of your trailer is going to be to take the trailer to a weigh station and have just the trailer weighed with and without the 500 lbs you mentioned. There isn't a formula I can plug the numbers in that you mentioned that would accurately predict the additional weight.
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• Using Hitch Extender to Install Bike Rack on Rear on Flat Towed Jeep Wrangler
  If you're wanting to use the # e88YR extender on a bike rack installed on a Jeep Wrangler that's being flat towed, that'd be fine. Just keep in mind that using the extender will decrease the tongue weight capacity of the hitch by half. Say for instance the tongue weight capacity of your hitch is 350 lbs. Using the adapter would halve that to 175 lbs, which means that the bike rack you use and the bikes placed upon it could not weigh more than 175 lbs. I realize sometimes they're necessary,...
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• Can a 2015 Ram 2500 Carry a Golf Cart in the Bed While Towing a 7,200 lb Trailer
  Since most hitch extenders reduce the weight capacity of a trailer hitch in half that means the towing capacity of your 2015 Ram 2500 would be reduced to 8,550 lbs. This leaves you with 1,350 lbs of cushion with your fully loaded trailer. To determine if your golf cart is pushing you over the limits you will need to find the GVWR of your Ram (can be found on the sticker on your driver's side door jamb) and then subtract the curb weight of the pickup along with the weight of passengers,...
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• What is the Useable Length of theTrailer Hitch Extender for 2 Hitch - 8 Long Item # e88YR
  Yes, the Trailer Hitch Extender for 2" Hitch Receivers - 8" Long # e88YR, is measured from the center of the hitch pin hole in the shank to the center of the hitch pin hole in the receiver portion of the extender. This measurement gives you the working distance that the extender will provide. The overall length of the extender is 12-1/2 inches.
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• Tongue Weight Capacity of the Hitch Extender, # e88YR
  The maximum tongue weight of just the Hitch Extender, # e88YR, is 300 pounds. The use of this extension will reduce the tongue weight capacity of your trailer hitch by 50 percent. So, if your vehicle or trailer hitch has a capacity of 350 pounds, you would be limited to 50 percent of the lowest rated item. In this case it would be 175 pounds.
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• Will the Hitch Extender # e88YR Accept a 5/8 inch Hitch Pin/Threaded Bolt
  Yes, the Hitch Extender part # 80307 will accept a 5/8 inch standard hitch pin/bolt.
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• Hitch Extender that Can Fit Class VI Hitch and be Used with Weight Distribution
  We have the Curt hitch extender part # C45048 which fits a 2-1/2 inch hitch size, can be used with weight distribution, and can be cut down to 24 inches if needed. This would be the best option we have as long as your Class VI hitch has a 2-1/2 inch opening.
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• Hitch Extender # e88YR use on a Ford F150
  A hitch extender will give you more clearance from your Ford F150 to your trailer. You will want to keep in mind that when you use a hitch extender you cut the towing capacity of the hitch that is on your truck in half because of the increase in torque that will be on your hitch due to the increased leverage the weight of your trailer will have on your hitch. I attached an FAQ page on hitch extenders for you to check out.
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• Can a Dual Hitch Receiver be Used to Tow Trailer and Carry Motorcycle with Nissan Titan
  The use of a dual receiver will reduce the tongue weight capacity of the trailer hitch on your Nissan Titan by 50 percent. That would take the tongue weight capacity down to 450 pounds. The combined with of the motorcycle, carrier, and the trailer tongue weight would exceed the reduced capacity of the hitch. Another option is to use a front mount hitch and carry the bike at the front of the Titan. This can reduce air flow to the motor, decrease driver visibility, and block the head lights....
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• Folding Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier Recommendation to Clear Rear Spare 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser
  Thanks for getting me the hitch pin to end of spare tire clearance your vehicle has. That makes my job much easier. The etrailer Cargo Carrier part # e98874 just might work for you. When folded up it has a distance of 9-1/2 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the nearest railing of the carrier. Basically you would be 1/2 inch shy of clearance so you may want to verify the measurement you took. Otherwise you'd need to use a hitch extender like # e88YR.
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• Will the GearBox 34 Clear My Ladder and Spare Tire Holder on My 2019 Mercedes Sprinter 2500?
  The clearance of of the GearSpace 34 # HGK819 on your 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 depends on how far your ladder rack and spare tire carrier extend from the rear of your vehicle. One way that you can determine for sure if you have enough space is by measuring the furthest outward surface of your tire carrier and ladder from the center of your hitch pin hole. If that measurement falls under 10 inches, you will not have interference when using the # HGK819 on your Sprinter. Unfortunately,...
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• Do I Need a Hitch Extender to Pull a Trailer with a 2010 Toyota RAV4 to Clear a Rear Mounted Spare
  The spare tire mounted on the back of your 2010 Toyota RAV4 should not interfere with you being able to tow a small utility trailer. The tongue on the trailer should be long enough to allow you to have clearance around the spare. The spare should also be mounted high enough above the tongue of the trailer that it would not interfere with you being able to make turns with the trailer attached. You should not have to use a Hitch Extender, part # e88YR, but if you decide to you should keep...
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• Will the GearSpace 34 Enclosed Cargo Carrier # HGK826 Clear the Rear Door on a 2015 GMC Acadia
  We haven't been able to test the GearSpace 34 Enclosed Cargo Carrier # HGK826 on very many vehicles, like your 2016 GMC Acadia, but I can give you some measurements that will allow you to figure that out for your own setup. When the GearSpace 34 is fully extended it sits out about 31" away from the center of the hitch pin hole. The box hase outside dimensions of 68" long x 33" wide x 40" tall and the shank has a 6" rise. If you measure 31" out from the center of your hitch pin hole you...
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• How to Determine if Thule EasyFold Bike Rack Could Clear Rear Spare of Jeep Wrangler
  From the hitch pin hole of the Thule EasyFold XT # TH903202 to the upright portion of the carrier measures 8 inches. So you'd need to measure from the hitch pin hole of your Wrangler out to the furthest point out on the rear spare and if that distance is more than 8 inches this rack would not clear. If you need more clearance we have an 8 inch hitch extender with the part # e88YR which would work great most likely, but you have to keep in mind that extenders cut the capacity of the hitch...
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• Size of Hitch Extenders Available for a 2 Inch Hitch
  The reason that the manufacturers do not make a shorter hitch extender is mainly because the market for a extender of a very short length is very limited. After researching the market for hitch extenders they have decided that the short (7 or 8 inches) and long (14 or 18 inches) sizes will hopefully cover most of the market. The hitch extenders are a limited market because when using an extender you do reduce the tongue weight on your hitch by 50 percent. For example, if the hitch capacity...
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• Stromberg Carlson Cargo Capacity with 350 lb Tongue Weight Trailer Hitch
  You are correct; since the 23x59 Stromberg Carlson Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches # CC-100 weighs in at 39 lbs it means you'll be able to load up to 311 lbs of cargo on it without exceeding the 350 lb tongue weight rating of the trailer hitch on your Subaru Outback. Cargo carriers are designed with the distance and such in mind so you won't need to add or adjust anything else. The only time the distance comes into play is if you were using an extender like part # e88YR. Since this moves...
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• Handlebar Fitment Issue Using The Swagman Escapee 2
  We can easily eliminate that issue by placing the bike on the Swagman Escapee 2 # S64693 with the least amount of handlebar width closes to your 5th wheel. If this doesn't solve the problem, you can get a small extender like the etrailer Extender # e88YR. It's 8 inches long so it will give you plenty of clearance! Quick tip, whenever a hitch extender/adapter is used it will decrease the capacity of your hitch in half.
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• Compatibility of 8 Inch Hitch Extension with 4 Bike Rack on 2020 Jeep Wrangler for Spare TIre
  The Swagman XTC4 4-Bike Rack for 2" Hitches - Platform Style # S64665 has a measurement of 3-1/2 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the closest edge of the carrier. Adding a 8 inch extension like # e88YR will allow you to use this with your spare tire on your 2020 Jeep Wrangler Freedom Edition. The extension will reduce your hitch tongue weight capacity by 50% which likely won't be an issue with a bike rack but you will need to include the weight of the rack as well as the...
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• Hitch Mounted Cargo Carrier with Tilting Function for a 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
  The 24x60 etrailer Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches # e98874 is a great option. It is 24"x60", made of steel and has the tilting function you are looking for. It has a measurement of 9.5" from the center of the hitch pin hole to closest edge of carrier when folded up. There is a good chance you will not have enough clearance from your spare tire for this to fit when folded. But that is the largest distance we have for a tilting carrier. You could look into a hitch extender like the # e88YR....
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• Recommended Front-Mount Trailer Hitch And Motorcycle Carrier For 2017 Ram 3500
  The front mount hitch I recommend for your 2017 Ram 3500 is the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch, part # 65063. This hitch has 2-inch receiver opening. You will need to check the attached installation instructions to see if the hitch will interfere with the snow plow prep package you said is on your truck. The motorcycle carrier I recommend is the etrail Motorcycle Carrier for 2" hitches w/ramp, part # e98873. This carrier has a 500-lb weight capacity and includes a 39-3/8 inch long ramp.
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• Will Ground Clearance Be An Issue with Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack On a Jeep Wrangler
  The Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack for 2 Bikes part # TH83JV has a built-in shank rise so it will offer better ground clearance than most other racks. That said, we can't give an exact measurement for this on any one particular vehicle unfortunately as we don't really test for this and there are too many factors to predict this accurately from vehicle to vehicle. The Jeep Wrangler offers exceptional ground clearance anyhow so I don't think you will ever run into issues. Please note, you'll...
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• Needing to Extend Bike Rack Out from Trailer Hitch on a 2013 Ford Escape
  It is possible to use a hitch extender, like # e88YR, to move the mounting point of your bike rack on your 2013 Ford Escape. However, when you use a hitch extender you will decrease your hitch's overall capacity by 50 percent. Knowing your hitch's tongue weight capacity will be an important factor when using the hitch extender. if your hitch has a 300 lbs tongue weight capacity, then using the extender will decrease the tongue weight to 150 lbs. Tongue weight will include any weight you...
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• Front Mount Hitch Receiver Options for a 2008 Jeep Wrangler
  We have 2 front mount hitch options for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler. Both of them only fit if the vehicle has the standard factory bumper. Curt front receiver # 31432 has a 350 vertical pull capacity and 9,000 pound line pull capacity. Draw-Tite hitch # 65069 has a 500 pound vertical pull capacity and a 9,000 pound line pull capacity. I would go with the Draw-Tite model for the lower cost and slightly higher vertical capacity.
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