December 30, 2018, 11:58 AM
rallye bobTrailer hitch extender
I'm pulling a 24' trailer with my car and race gear. Total loaded trailer weight is in the 8500 lb range. I am pulling with a 2005 Ford f350 with factory tow pkg. I have a 2 1/2" receiver and weight distribution hitch. My question is.... I can't open my tail gate because it hits the electric trailer jack. I only need a couple inches to clear. Is there a safe way to extend the hitch ball a couple inches? Any help would be greatly appreciated...
January 03, 2019, 12:22 PM
deadon1578Not sure what you have now, but my Reese adjustable sticks out about 5"
January 05, 2019, 07:01 AM
rallye bobI have the Reese #54970 weight distribution shank....
January 11, 2019, 02:02 PM
BuckyMove the Jack a couple inches. Extending adds stress to everything supporting the tongue of the trailer.
January 18, 2019, 07:12 AM
Phil DeesGet a 5th wheel gate.