Can I cut the extra off the Reese Tow bar extension?

[Bisch]

I have the Reese tow bar extension for 48" or 41" so I can tow my enclosed while my truck camper RV is on the back of the truck.. The pain, is that I have to remove the spare tire for it to fit in the proper 41" position.

Anyone know if I can cut off the excess of the bar? I will never need the full 48" If so, how much can I cut off? Would cutting it off affect the performance of the tow bar?

 

[neilsleder]

I would say you can. If you wanted to make it long then it might be a different story.


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[the_real_wild1]

Just measure from the pin hole in the receiver to the tire. Cut of the extension a couple inches before the tire. It will be fine.

 

[lsone]

Like said above, cut it off so you have enough room to mount your spare ensuring the hitch gets full engagement in the trucks receiver.

Shake and bake!

 

[moyiesledhead]

While you're at it, check and see if you can actually get that spare tire out of there with your camper on. I can't with mine. Hauled it for two years before I figured that one out.

 

[the_real_wild1]

That is a good point. I know I can with my camper but it is on a long box and the camper is a 8'6" length