Are trailer hitch extensions safe?
Using a hitch extender is safe as long as you stay within the limits specified of 50 percent of the hitch and vehicle load capacity, and 350 lb tongue weight capacity of part # HE06. The other option to provide additional clearance from your spare tire would be to use a longer ball mount.
Can you use two hitch extensions?
You cannot use a second extension because it would further reduce the hitch tongue weight capacity, which would create an unsafe condition. .
How much is a Super hitch?
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| Item Dimensions | 6.04 x 2.02 x 1.86 inches | 39.5 x 14 x 12 inches |
Do hitch extensions reduce tongue weight?
The use of a hitch extender reduces the tongue weight capacity of the trailer hitch by 50 percent. So if the trailer hitch is rated for 1,000 pounds tongue weight it would be reduced to just 500 pounds tongue weight capacity when using an extension.
How do I extend my trailer tongue?
The best way I have found is to cut the tongue off about 18 inches from the coupling and using a length of the next larger dimensional sized steel tube, simply sleeve the tongue. Make sure you have 6 inches inside the sleeve and weld all the way around on both sides.
What are the advantages of a pintle hitch?
A pintle hitch lets you pull trailers equipped with lunette rings. A pintle hitch and lunette ring combo lets you pull heavier loads, and lets you do it safely even over rough terrain as well. The jaw of a pintle hitch also lets you secure the lunette ring in place.
How many classes of trailer hitches are there?
five classes
There are five classes of Hitches for towing trailers. Each class is designed for a specific trailer weight range. The class of hitch you choose is mostly determined by your vehicle and its towing capacity. The vehicle towing capacity of your vehicle determines what it can be used for.
What makes the torklift Super hitch line special?
The dual receiver system allows for added strength and use of a high capacity receiver hitch extension if needed along with the allowance of accessories to be inserted into the top receiver. The SUPER HITCH® line is vehicle specific with most applications being no-drill.
How big does a supertruss hitch extension get?
The SuperTruss Extension comes in eight lengths from 21 inch to 60 inch and works exclusively with SuperHitch or SuperHitch Magnum. Its rated to safely tow up to 14,000 lbs. and 1,400 lbs. tongue weight on a 21 inch extension and 12,000 lbs. and 1,200 lbs. tongue weight on a 48 inch extension. Legendary lifetime warranty; made in the USA.
Which is the best hitch extension for a camper?
Torklift is the way to go for your truck camper hauling and towing needs. The Torklift 20K Superhitch and Supertruss hitch extension is the only way to safely and securely tow behind a truck camper with an overhang beyond the bed of the truck.
How much weight can a supertruss tongue extension tow?
It’s rated to safely tow up to 14,000 lbs and 1,400 lbs tongue weight on a 21″ extension and 12,000 lbs and 1,200 lbs tongue weight on a 48″ extension. The SuperTruss is backed by our Legendary Lifetime Warranty and is proudly made in the USA.