Pulling Jayco Jayflight with Hitch Extension

[djrainer]

I'm pulling a 2009 Jayco 22FB with a 2007 Ford Expedition. We've taken it out once with no problems (with the trailer). However, when hooked to TV by itself, I can not open the Lift Gate of the Expy. I have a 12" Hitch Extension and according to Reese, it good for up to 6500 lbs (650 TW) if using Weight Distributing which I use. Has anyone had any negative or positive experience with using a Hitch Extender. Thank you for any comments. Don

[ALJO]

What is hitting the lift gate? Some times turning the Power Jack (if equipped) will solve the problem and you can use the standard shank.

[need-a-vacation]

Personally I would not trust a hitch extension, especially when using a wdh. Look into a new shank that the hitch head bolts to. E-Trailer has a few available in different lengths. Measure your current shank from the pin hole to where the hitch head bolts are. Try to figure out just how much longer of a shank you need. Then find a shank that is a little longer in length that will work.