Traler Hitch Extention

What truck and what load in the truck? I think that would be a lot, especially if you are running with a camper on the truck. The leverage on the hitch reciever itself is a lot, add on the increased effect of the tongue weight. The closer to the axel the better control you will have over the trailer.
 
It looks as if this incorporates a "super hitch" and truss system which distributes the weight out over a larger area. I would discuss the specific application with the manufactuer. I am looking at putting a higher capacity hitch on my RV--and since it is on a frame extension, it would require similar type of extra bracing.

I see two issues--one is the weight and torque on the hitch from the extension. The other is the loading of the truck, including the tongue weight. Often Campers weigh a lot more once loaded, and there is a fairly high center of gravity and windage. So it boils down to how the truck will handle, because I do believe you can do the engineering fairly easily for the hitch. However looking at the 42" extension they mention 600 lb tongue weigh and 6000 lb capacity dead weight towing, and the higher capacity with a weight dist hitch.
 
Mike (Sealife) had an extension on his motorhome a couple years ago- had to stop and have it re-welded. Luckily he saw that it was broken when he stopped for fuel along I-5.
 
mmitchell-
I have a 2500 dodge diesel 4x4. We carry a nine foot Summerwind camper. I tried pulling my 22' boston whaler cutty cab with just a stinger extension. Not a good idea!
I went to Central welding in Kent Wa. and they installed a Super hitch. What a differance!
It is a massive hitch that works perfectly. I tend to over do most things, but it keeps me alive. The C-dory weighs a lot less than the whaler, I don't even know its back there with the super hitch. Fully loaded with fuel (125 gal)and ice the whaler weighs around 5400 lbs.
Good luck, please consider the super hitch.....you won't be sorry.
 
I've been the "weld on the trip" route--towing a 8500 lb trailer across country with a diesel pusher, using the built on hitch. After two stops, we finally had it right--but most RV's are made for towing a car or suv--we normally tow the Honda Pilot, 4500 lbs, but no tongue weight. The RV also towed the CD 22, as if it was not there. But the CD 25 is a much heavier boat, and the hitch is not designed for that load, so one has to build a hitch which is.
 
Thanks for your inputs on this topic. With the roads and terrain that we cover I've known the answer and come up with the our best option is the SuperHitch and SuperTruss Extension. It's not the towing that concerns us but the stopping.

Thanks
 
mmitchell":lbfygm9n said:
Thanks for your inputs on this topic. With the roads and terrain that we cover I've known the answer and come up with the our best option is the SuperHitch and SuperTruss Extension. It's not the towing that concerns us but the stopping.

Thanks
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With the hitch extension it should ABSOLUTELY be the towing that you are worried about.

An extension exerts more torque on the reciever because the tongue weight has been moved out several feet. A simple example would be to hold a ten pound ball in one hand, close to your body. It may be difficult, but manageable. Now take that ten pound ball and hold it with your arm extened all of the way out. Its not so easy any more... Towing with that long of an extension without the proper set up is what bad dreams are made out of....a receiver weld cracking and your boat sliding down the highway behind you.

As far as I'm concerned, anyone towing with an extension should have a super hitch (reese makes a similar one) type hitch set up. It doesn't matter how big the truck, how great the suspension is, how beefy the brakes are, its simply boils down to the weld of the receiver to the hitch.
 
I have a Class V Reese (2 1/2" Receiver) with a 4' extension rated for 500# at full extension. With a 12' camper on a dually, I need the full length. Not only do you have the weight problem, but of more concern is the shock from navigating the frost heaves enroute to Homer, Seward and especially Valdez.

I agree with others, the super hitch is needed when using a stinger!

Best of luck!

Doug
 
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