Recommended 24 Inch Hitch Extender for a 3 Inch Receiver
Question:
I need a 18 reciever tube that will go into my OEM GMC 3 reciever hitch so I can put in a 2 weight distribution hitch trailer hitch
asked by: Don B
Expert Reply:
I have a hitch extension that will work with a weight distribution system but it is 24" long and there aren't any shorter ones. First you are going to have to use the Curt Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeve item # C85JR to get your 3" receiver down to a 2-1/2"one. Then you will want the Curt Hitch Extension and Reducer item # C45048. It comes in a 34" extension but you can trim it down to 24".
This combination will give you a 8,000 lbs towing capacity when used with a weight distribution system. If you keep the length at 34" you will only have a 6,000 lbs towing capacity.
You will also need the 24" Wiring Harness Extension for Hitch Extenders item # TLW6024. This will extend your truck's 7-way connector the length of the extension when you trim it down. You will want item # TLW6036 if you keep the 34" length.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Hitch Extension and Reducer for 2-1/2" Trailer Hitches - 24" to 34" Long
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Extender
- Hitch Reducer
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Hitch Mounted Accessories
- Trailers
- 24 - 34 Inch Extension
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 2-1/2 Inch to 2 Inch
- 6000 lbs
- CURT
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Curt Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeve - 3" to 2-1/2"
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Reducer
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Hitch Mounted Accessories
- No Extension
- Fits 3 Inch Hitch
- 3 Inch to 2-1/2 Inch
- CURT
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TorkLift Wiring Harness Extension for 24" SuperTruss Hitch Extender - 7-Way RV
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring Adapters
- Single-Function Adapter
- 21 - 30 Feet Long
- 7 Round - Blade
- Plug and Lead
- 7 Round - Blade
- TorkLift
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TorkLift Wiring Harness Extension for 36" SuperTruss or Cannon Hitch Extender - 7-Way RV
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring Adapters
- Single-Function Adapter
- 0 - 5 Feet Long
- 7 Round - Blade
- Plug and Lead
- 7 Round - Blade
- TorkLift
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Curt Solid Steel 3" Hitch Bar with Raw Finish - 18" Long
- Hitch Fabrication Parts
- Receiver Tube
- 18 Inch Long
- Raw Finish
- Fits 3 Inch Hitch
- CURT
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