Hi Folks
Have a question concerning a Hitch Extension for a Hayman Reece-type hitch receiver.
Using a D40 Navara Crew Cab, with a 7" tray, which limits the turning clearance when using the new camper trailer. Standard Turning is OK, but the reversing can jack-knife easily enough. So, had considered the options of an extended hitch, but came across an interesting item from the US, from a large Towbar accessory supplier. It's a straight extension for a towbar receiver, which your standard tongue slides into. I cut and paste the items into the file below, and stuck a
pic as attached, and particularly like the step one. It apparently reduces capacity by 1/3, which is something I'm more than happy to accept, as the tow capacity is already 3000kg, and the camper only 1000kg.
Anyone heard of anything like this?
Anyone know if it's legal and, if not, where it states these are illegal on the Govt web pages?
Appreciate the info
Rocko
Web site info came from:
http://www.hitchcorner.com/trailer-hitch-accessories.htm
2" Hitch Extensions
• Hitch Extensions For 2" Receivers
• Extends Your Hitch And Still Allows You To Tow
• You Lose 1/3 Of The Carrying Capacity Of Your Hitch
• These Extend Your 2" Receiver Out By The Following Lengths:
7" Extension - Hollow Tube
• BRHE06...$49.95
14" Extension - Solid Steel Tube
• BRHE12...$80.00
18" Extension - Solid Steel Tube
• BRHE18...$94.95
Hitch Extensions with a Step
• Extends Your Hitch And Still Allows You To Tow
• Step is 17" Wide and 6" Deep
• Solid Steel Tube
• You Lose 1/3 Of The Carrying Capacity Of Your Hitch
These Extend Your 2" Receiver Out By The Following Lengths:
12" Extension
• BRST12...$99.00
18" Extension
• BRST18...$116.95