What is the shortest hitch extension?

Availability of 2″ Hitch Extender Shorter Than 7″ The Brophy 7″ Hitch Extender for 2″ Hitch Receivers #HE06 is the shortest hitch extender that’s available.

Does length of hitch matter?

The length of the ball mount used in a trailer hitch does not affect the amount of tongue weight (TW) applied to the hitch ball by the trailer, but it does affect the amount of stress applied to the hitch’s receiver tube by the ball mount.

What is the difference between Class 1 Class 2 and Class 3 hitch?

Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to 3,500 lbs in GTW and up to 525 lbs in TW. Class III, on the other hand, have a 2 inch receiver and have up to 8,000 lbs GTW and 800 lbs TW.

Are hitch extenders 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.

Does using a hitch extender reduce towing capacity?

It doesn’t reduce the gross trailer weight capacity, only the tongue weight. Some extenders also have the additional restriction of flat towing only (towing a vehicle with all 4 wheels down) and cannot be used with trailers.

How far should a ball hitch stick out?

The OEM ball mount for the Ascent that was supplied with most MY19 vehicles is a 6″ drop. The one in your photo looks like about a 2″ drop. Ideally, you want the ball close to the bumper for best results.

What happens if trailer hitch is too low?

If your hitch is too low, it’s going to put a lot of strain on the back of your car. The back bumper could be bent and damaged by this weight and pressure, plus the weight will not be evenly distributed throughout your tow vehicle.

Can I tow a car with a class 3 hitch?

Class 3 trailer hitches fit a variety of vehicles, including vans, trucks, SUVs, and crossovers, and have standard 2-inch receiver tubes. Depending on your vehicle’s towing capacity, these trailer hitches are rated for loads of up to 8,000 pounds.

What is the safest trailer hitch?

  1. Editor’s Pick: CURT 13333 Class III Trailer Hitch.
  2. Reese Towpower Class III Starter Kit.
  3. CURT 13146 Class III Trailer Hitch.
  4. CURT 14301 Class IV Trailer Hitch.
  5. CURT 13432 Class III Trailer Hitch.
  6. Connor 1623750 Tri Ball Trailer Hitch.
  7. Weigh Safe LTB6-2.5 Drop 180 Hitch.
  8. Towever 84180 Class III/IV Ball Mount Trailer Hitch.