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Old Jul 1, 2020 | 10:24 AM
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I am about to rent a camper with a GVW of 3500 lbs for the weekend. I am trying to figure out if I can use a 12" hitch extension on it as I want to leave my tailgate down.

How can I calculate that out?
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I am about to rent a camper with a GVW of 3500 lbs for the weekend. I am trying to figure out if I can use a 12" hitch extension on it as I want to leave my tailgate down.

How can I calculate that out?
a hitch extension will lower the hitch receiver's capacities, both tongue weight and towing weight.
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duh. I am looking to figure out how much.
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duh. I am looking to figure out how much.
Good luck getting help with a response like that.
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Cliff notes: Cuts it in half. Apparently you're better off using an extra long ball hitch instead of an extended receiver.

https://www.etrailer.com/question-148566.html

https://www.etrailer.com/question-340928.html

https://www.etrailer.com/question-297184.html

https://www.etrailer.com/question-41979.html

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Originally Posted by JaseBosto
I am about to rent a camper with a GVW of 3500 lbs for the weekend. I am trying to figure out if I can use a 12" hitch extension on it as I want to leave my tailgate down.

How can I calculate that out?
Either uncouple the trailer when parked or if your towing with the gate down take it off.
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So a 12" extension cuts it in half. Looks like the tailgate will have to come off. Or I leave my ATV at home.
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SWB issues

jokes aside, I do believe it's a fairly easy process to remove the tailgate.
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Old Jul 2, 2020 | 12:12 PM
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6.5ft bed guys have no problem

Taking the tailgate off is pretty simple, but make sure the ATV fits in the bed. On the 5.5ft bed trucks some ATVs need the tailgate there.
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There's also varying length supports which let you leave the tailgate partially open..

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