Product details
Towever 84122 receiver hitch extender with 4in drop/rise and 9in extension
Handy bit of kit for when your van, truck or SUV sits a tad higher or lower than the trailer and the towball just won’t line up. It’s a simple mechanical solution — a solid steel tube that drops or raises the hitch centre by about 4in (roughly 4.25in) while adding 9in of reach. Less faffing about with awkward angles, less wear on the trailer coupler and a neater tow all round.
Key specs
Useful details at a glance, because no one wants to guess.
- Fits 2in square receiver hitches (standard class 3/4).
- Extension length: 9in from the receiver face to the hitch centre (≈ 230mm).
- Offset drop/rise: approximately 4in (about 4.25in) to correct height differences.
- Load ratings: listed at 6000 lb gross towing weight (GTW) and 600 lb tongue weight (TW); always check vehicle and trailer limits before use (≈ 2721 kg / 272 kg).
- Construction: heavy-duty solid steel tube for rigidity and longevity.
- Hardware: supplied with a 5/8in hitch pin and clip; accepts a 5/8in lock if you prefer something more secure.
Fitment and installation
Pretty straightforward to fit: slide it into any 2in receiver, pop the 5/8in pin and clip through and you’re sorted. For front-mount setups the front hitch centreline should be around 10–13in from the ground for best clearance; anything much outside that range might need a different offset. No special tools, no wiring — just mechanical, which makes swaps quick and painless.
Why choose this extender?
It fixes a few common towing headaches: when the trailer nose is tilted too far up or down, when bike racks or cargo carriers sit too close to the bumper, or when you need a bit more ground or rear clearance. The solid-tube design keeps things stiff under load, and the included pin means no extra trip to the shops. That extra reach and roughly 4in of drop/rise can make towing safer and a lot less stressful, especially on longer runs.
Things to check before buying
Worth double-checking a couple of things so there are no nasty surprises:
- Confirm your vehicle’s receiver is the standard 2in square size.
- Compare vehicle and trailer gross and tongue weight limits with the extender’s ratings — listings can vary (some show 5000/500 lb, others 6000/600 lb), so check the label and your vehicle handbook.
- Measure the hitch centreline to the ground (recommended 10–13in for front mounts) to make sure the offset will work for your setup.
All told, this is a practical, no-nonsense extender for anyone needing to correct hitch height or gain a bit of extra clearance. Not flashy, but it does the job — and does it well. If you’re unsure about weight ratings or whether it suits a particular trailer, have a quick check of the vehicle handbook or get advice from a qualified fitter before towing.