Re: ball hitch with extra long shank
 

It's a good idea to keep the load rating in mind, when using any of
this stuff. I am sure you could buy enough stuff at Walmart, Autozone,
Camping World, etc. to extend a two inch receiver by six feet or more.
This doesn't mean that it would be safe, or even work.

Earle

Stupendous Man wrote:
> I got one a walmart. I use it with light trailers so I don't have to remove
> my spare tireto hitch up, but using it cuts the load rating in half.
> My hitch is a class 3 style, but I have a tendency to overbuild stuff.
>
> --
> Stupendous Man,
> Defender of Freedom, Advocate of Liberty

Re: ball hitch with extra long shank
 

It's a good idea to keep the load rating in mind, when using any of
this stuff. I am sure you could buy enough stuff at Walmart, Autozone,
Camping World, etc. to extend a two inch receiver by six feet or more.
This doesn't mean that it would be safe, or even work.

Earle

Stupendous Man wrote:
> I got one a walmart. I use it with light trailers so I don't have to remove
> my spare tireto hitch up, but using it cuts the load rating in half.
> My hitch is a class 3 style, but I have a tendency to overbuild stuff.
>
> --
> Stupendous Man,
> Defender of Freedom, Advocate of Liberty

Re: ball hitch with extra long shank
 

It's a good idea to keep the load rating in mind, when using any of
this stuff. I am sure you could buy enough stuff at Walmart, Autozone,
Camping World, etc. to extend a two inch receiver by six feet or more.
This doesn't mean that it would be safe, or even work.

Earle

Stupendous Man wrote:
> I got one a walmart. I use it with light trailers so I don't have to remove
> my spare tireto hitch up, but using it cuts the load rating in half.
> My hitch is a class 3 style, but I have a tendency to overbuild stuff.
>
> --
> Stupendous Man,
> Defender of Freedom, Advocate of Liberty

Re: ball hitch with extra long shank
 

asdf asdf wrote: "does there exist a ball hitch receiver with a very long
shank, like 14" or more? i'm not referring to the overall length, but just
the length of the shank tube that has the receiver pin holes."

The hitch receiver for definition is the piece that mounts on the vehicle.
The hitch or ball mount is the draw bar that slides in the hitch.

From what I gather you want to extend your load out an additional 14 inches.
If so look for a an extension or as you want have one made.

Here area couple of sights.

http://www.hitchsolutions.com/

http://www.hitchesonline.com/drawbar...4_drawbars.htm

http://www.stylinconcepts.com/parts....categoryID/190


Works on lawn tractors

http://members.aol.com/pullingtractor/hitch.htm

Sarge

Re: ball hitch with extra long shank
 

asdf asdf wrote: "does there exist a ball hitch receiver with a very long
shank, like 14" or more? i'm not referring to the overall length, but just
the length of the shank tube that has the receiver pin holes."

The hitch receiver for definition is the piece that mounts on the vehicle.
The hitch or ball mount is the draw bar that slides in the hitch.

From what I gather you want to extend your load out an additional 14 inches.
If so look for a an extension or as you want have one made.

Here area couple of sights.

http://www.hitchsolutions.com/

http://www.hitchesonline.com/drawbar...4_drawbars.htm

http://www.stylinconcepts.com/parts....categoryID/190


Works on lawn tractors

http://members.aol.com/pullingtractor/hitch.htm

Sarge

Re: ball hitch with extra long shank
 

asdf asdf wrote: "does there exist a ball hitch receiver with a very long
shank, like 14" or more? i'm not referring to the overall length, but just
the length of the shank tube that has the receiver pin holes."

The hitch receiver for definition is the piece that mounts on the vehicle.
The hitch or ball mount is the draw bar that slides in the hitch.

From what I gather you want to extend your load out an additional 14 inches.
If so look for a an extension or as you want have one made.

Here area couple of sights.

http://www.hitchsolutions.com/

http://www.hitchesonline.com/drawbar...4_drawbars.htm

http://www.stylinconcepts.com/parts....categoryID/190


Works on lawn tractors

http://members.aol.com/pullingtractor/hitch.htm

Sarge

Re: ball hitch with extra long shank
 

I actually have one that is an adapter to a cargo carrier. It allows me to
keep the cargo carrier folded up and tow a trailer.
When not towing a trailer I can use the cargo carrier in it's down position.
Not sure how much extra length it adds, but it does add some.
I bought this hitch adapter at JCWhitney.com

"asdf asdf" <spam.bouncer@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1130219300.326878.106400@g14g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> does there exist a ball hitch receiver with a very long shank, like 14"
> or more? i'm not referring to the overall length, but just the length
> of the shank tube that has the receiver pin holes. thanks
>

Re: ball hitch with extra long shank
 

I actually have one that is an adapter to a cargo carrier. It allows me to
keep the cargo carrier folded up and tow a trailer.
When not towing a trailer I can use the cargo carrier in it's down position.
Not sure how much extra length it adds, but it does add some.
I bought this hitch adapter at JCWhitney.com

"asdf asdf" <spam.bouncer@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1130219300.326878.106400@g14g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> does there exist a ball hitch receiver with a very long shank, like 14"
> or more? i'm not referring to the overall length, but just the length
> of the shank tube that has the receiver pin holes. thanks
>

Re: ball hitch with extra long shank
 

I actually have one that is an adapter to a cargo carrier. It allows me to
keep the cargo carrier folded up and tow a trailer.
When not towing a trailer I can use the cargo carrier in it's down position.
Not sure how much extra length it adds, but it does add some.
I bought this hitch adapter at JCWhitney.com

"asdf asdf" <spam.bouncer@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1130219300.326878.106400@g14g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> does there exist a ball hitch receiver with a very long shank, like 14"
> or more? i'm not referring to the overall length, but just the length
> of the shank tube that has the receiver pin holes. thanks
>

Re: ball hitch with extra long shank
 

I think I know where you are going with this. I had to extend my cargo
carrier beyond my oversized spare tire. I ended up making one, but you can
buy them. I refer to it as a ball mount extension.
http://www2.northerntool.com/product-1/200180424.htm


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"asdf asdf" <spam.bouncer@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1130219300.326878.106400@g14g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> does there exist a ball hitch receiver with a very long shank, like 14"
> or more? i'm not referring to the overall length, but just the length
> of the shank tube that has the receiver pin holes. thanks
>