Trailer problems with Rear Tire Carrier?

[lennyrebel]

Remember every inch further back on hitch not only overloads hitch but adds to sway problem, whereas a longer tongue increase distance to back axle of trailer so it actually tows straighter and with less sway. The Rebel

[usmctopgun]

Originally Posted by tomp

Moving the tire, removing trailer jack or welding on a new tongue extension for every trailer encounter is not an option.

I am going to use a short extension with load leveling hitch or maybe the Alumistinger. The problem has to be addressed right at the hitch so I can tow any trailer as I normally should be able to do.

Using an extension shouldn't be a concern for trailers under 5K #s.

You should be fine here. Stay away from the extensions the dealerships sell though, as they are not rated very high. They have a 7" model that is designed to go in the front receiver, basically for carrying bikes rack and the like. That is why I went with the one listed above, it is rated for higher capacity. Be prepared to extend the safety chains also, and maybe the electrical connection.

[PARAGON]

Originally Posted by tomp

What about one of these solid Adjustable Hitch Bars available in long lengths?

Go here and click on Shanks and scroll down: http://www.towpowerbyreese.com

Cool, those are new. I have never seen them. That's what the alumistinger is except it weighs about 1/4 as much as that steel.

But they are 1200/12000 lb capacity and have shank length of up to 15". That will get it done

[PARAGON]

Originally Posted by lennyrebel

Remember every inch further back on hitch not only overloads hitch but adds to sway problem, whereas a longer tongue increase distance to back axle of trailer so it actually tows straighter and with less sway. The Rebel

That's not necessarily true. There's a lot that goes into the sway issue. If you have the proper drop and load the tongue up with roughly 10% of the trailer weight, you shouldn't run into sway issues.

Longer shanks are not preferable, but I can assure you, with a 14" shank, it's not a problem on the H2.

One just has to remember the H2 is NOT a true tow vehicle. While it tows well for the other things it does well, it's not a 3/4 or 1 ton pickup.