Hitch extension
#12
#13
Thats a bit ridiculous to move the spare while towing and not necessary. the dealer is just saying that to cover their asses. an extension is fine uinless you have excessive tongue weight. But I routinely us a pintle mount with L shape that moves the the pintle taller to meet my military trailer. in addition I tow my boat without needing an extension.
#14
There is a product called "The Ultimate Jack" available from Tractor Supply (and elsewhere) that solves the jack clearance problem:
This is with the jack just lifted off the ground (hard to see) with the air suspension. We used an 8" length receiver.
This picture shows what is left when you remove the jack (yes you can open the door somewhat):
If you do a hard left turn, you can open the door all the way. This shows the door clearance to the propane bin.
The Ultimate Jack simply replaces your existing jack - assuming it is the standard 3-bolt design. Yeah - you have to toss the old one (sorry for those who bought an electric jack).
This is with the jack just lifted off the ground (hard to see) with the air suspension. We used an 8" length receiver.
This picture shows what is left when you remove the jack (yes you can open the door somewhat):
If you do a hard left turn, you can open the door all the way. This shows the door clearance to the propane bin.
The Ultimate Jack simply replaces your existing jack - assuming it is the standard 3-bolt design. Yeah - you have to toss the old one (sorry for those who bought an electric jack).
#15
There is a product called "The Ultimate Jack" available from Tractor Supply (and elsewhere) that solves the jack clearance problem:
This is with the jack just lifted off the ground (hard to see) with the air suspension. We used an 8" length receiver.
This picture shows what is left when you remove the jack (yes you can open the door somewhat):
If you do a hard left turn, you can open the door all the way. This shows the door clearance to the propane bin.
The Ultimate Jack simply replaces your existing jack - assuming it is the standard 3-bolt design. Yeah - you have to toss the old one (sorry for those who bought an electric jack).
This is with the jack just lifted off the ground (hard to see) with the air suspension. We used an 8" length receiver.
This picture shows what is left when you remove the jack (yes you can open the door somewhat):
If you do a hard left turn, you can open the door all the way. This shows the door clearance to the propane bin.
The Ultimate Jack simply replaces your existing jack - assuming it is the standard 3-bolt design. Yeah - you have to toss the old one (sorry for those who bought an electric jack).
#16
The distance is 23.5" to the body of the bin, the lid protrudes beyond the body by 3/4", and the latch adds a further 1"
Last edited by RH5555; 08-18-2022 at 04:19 PM.
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mzeee (08-18-2022)
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#19
Thanks for the detailed information. This was extremely helpful. I was able to calculate that I should be in a nearly identical situation with clearances, and your precise details about the lip, latch, and actual ball to pin length were all relevant.
#20
Thats a bit ridiculous to move the spare while towing and not necessary. the dealer is just saying that to cover their asses. an extension is fine uinless you have excessive tongue weight. But I routinely us a pintle mount with L shape that moves the the pintle taller to meet my military trailer. in addition I tow my boat without needing an extension.