Green Bullet Report post Posted January 15, 2016 the way i used to tow my quad and travel trailer was by putting my quad in the bed of my truck and i was able to close the door. with my new rig, i need to leave the tailgate open but it won't go all the way down due to the trailer wheel crank. has anyone ever had any success extending the frame on the trailer so the gate would be able to close and leave enough clearance for turns, etc? i imagine it may throw off hte tongue weight and such..... if this isn't feasible i may have to let her go and pick up a hauler but i'd like to avoid that if possible (esp with the sketchy economy/market right now). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5guyshunting Report post Posted January 15, 2016 Sounds like you need a long bed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1worthlessnut Report post Posted January 15, 2016 Harbor junk, I mean harbor freight has a hitch extension that works well with my short trailer and I think it only 25.00 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1worthlessnut Report post Posted January 15, 2016 12" hitch extension on sale for 19.99 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Green Bullet Report post Posted January 15, 2016 Thanks I'll give that a try. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5guyshunting Report post Posted January 15, 2016 I'll be damned. I have never seen that before, but I dont shop harbor freight too often. Just remember made in China. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
el diablo Report post Posted January 15, 2016 Have the exact one ill sell ya for 10. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
psebowhunter Report post Posted January 15, 2016 the extender does add tongue weight. If you are pulling with a short bed truck it may cause a big difference in handling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Sparky Report post Posted January 15, 2016 Make sure you have full coverage on your insurance and you trailer is covered Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge Report post Posted January 15, 2016 You can get a flip away Jack too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carpcody Report post Posted January 15, 2016 You can get a flip away Jack too. This^ or just move the jack back some Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoss50 Report post Posted January 15, 2016 Don't tow anything heavy on that extension.... bad news. How big of trailer do you plan to tow? Weight? I wouldn't even consider towing anything heavier than a pop up trailer on that extension, especially a harbor freight extension. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigorange Report post Posted January 15, 2016 I have a short bed Ram and my weight-distributing hitch extends out just far enough for the tailgate to open. With a regular hitch it won't open all the way. Don't know what having the tailgate open will do to your turning ability if the jack might hit the tailgate. Just a thought. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deercrazy Report post Posted January 15, 2016 can you just remove the tailgate to get it out of the way? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azshtr Report post Posted January 15, 2016 They also make slightly longer ball hitch inserts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
