Is a 2-Inch Hitch Extender Available in 18-Inch Length

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do they Hitch Extender For 2inch Trailer Hitch Receiver 18inch ??

asked by: Ethan

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We do offer an extender for 2-inch hitches that is 18-inches in length, part # HE18 from Hidden Hitch. This offers 18-inches between the hitch pin holes to provide better clearance when making sharp turns while towing.

Please note this extender cannot be used with a weight distribution system and it will reduce your hitch's capacity by 50-percent as a result of the changed geometry at the hitch.

expert reply by: Adam R

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One thing to note when using a hitch extender like the etrailer, #e88YR, is that the tongue weight and towing capacity of your trailer hitch will be reduced by 50 percent due to the increased leverage that is placed on your trailer hitch from your…

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Most manufacturers simply state that using a hitch extender will reduce the tongue weigh of your hitch's capacity by 50%. There is a formula you can use because the standard ball mount about 11 inches, so you will determine the length difference…

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A hitch extender will reduce the tongue weight capacity of the hitch and the vehicle by 50 percent. You must abide by the capacities of the lowest rated component. For example if the tongue weight capacity of the hitch is 200 pounds, but the tongue…

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Technically any additional length is going to increase leverage on the trailer hitch. But there isn't an exact standard length ball mount so going super technical on how much the force multiplied when the ball mount is beyond a certain length is…

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What you're wanting to do can be accomplished, but we'll need to get you some different equipment because you never want to use 2 adapters, and from my experience all of the dual receiver options using the style you're showing in your…

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Any type of hitch adapter or extender will have the unavoidable side-effect of causing a loss of about half of your hitch's rated capacity, both its tongue weight (TW) and it's gross towing weight (GTW). Hidden Hitch extender #HE18 and Curt…

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It would be too dangerous to use the Curt Extender #C45796 with a dual receiver like that as it would put too much movement on all of the different parts and extenders like this cut your tongue weight in half so your Tacoma would be overloaded.…

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Yes, you can use the Hidden Hitch Ball Mount item #80232 with the Draw-Tite Hitch Extender for 2" Hitch Receivers - 18" Long item #HE18. Using this hitch extender will however reduce the capacity of the hitch on your 1999 F-350 by 50%. I…

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You do not lose any towing capacity when you use the Hidden Hitch Ball Mount #80232 despite it's longer length of 15 inches.

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Answer 10

This is a great question that there isn't exactly a great answer for. Hitch extenders not only put the weight further away from the hitch which would increase the leverage on the hitch, but they also add movement to the assembly which will…

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50 percent is the general rule of thumb for hitch capacity reduction when using a hitch extender. An 8 inch extender would put less leverage on a hitch than an 18 inch extender, but instead of getting super particular with the percentage versus the…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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