Hitch or receiver extenders!

[sisu]

What are the pros and cons of a extender?
I was thinking of using one on a single axle trailer that I will be towing back home to Juneau with no more than 2000 pounds in the trailer. The extender would be about 12 inches.
From what I read I should be thinking of replacing my OME receiver and buying a Super or std. Torklift receiver. If that is the case I think I'll be throwing more gear in the container and just towing the trailer and gun safe by itself with the extender then the weight will be under 1200 pounds in the trailer.
Anyway what are your thoughts on extenders. Oh, I have a 3/4 ton Dodge Cummins 4x4 if that makes any difference in the receiver that was installed at the factory.

 

[greg mgm]

I used an 18" extender on my old GMC K2500 towing a 16' car trailer with a 2000' car on it. No issues at all. My receiver was very HD though....It had 1/2" thick brackets. Your 12" extender and HD receiver should fine, but not sure what trailer you have.

 

[chilliwak]

I have a 6 inch drop extender that I used for towing a car trailer with a full sized Chevy van filled with a heavy welder and all kinds of scrap metal. It was extremely heavy and I even had to go into 4 wheel low when driving up a slick hill in difficult terrain. The extender was just a stock aftermarket one I purchased at a local trailer shop. I had absolutly no problems. I think you are good to go.:wings:

 

[sisu]

Thank you for your reply. :wings: