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Old 03-26-2017, 09:54 PM   #1
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towing hitch receiver lenght

I recently got a 2007 Jayco Jayflight that had a hitch welded on the back. I am assuming the original owner towed something else behind it. But the hitch is 7.5 inches from pin to end cap without a collar. By comparing the normal on my tow vehicle and suv at 3.5 inches.

Here are my questions:

1. WHY???
2. Can I cut it down to standard and go without a collar?
3. Is the collar needed for just a bike rack or extra cargo rack?
4. Can I (average smuck) cut the extra off with a hack saw?
5. WHY???

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Apparently the receiver was put on backwards.

If you want to hang cargo or bicycles from a trailer bumper, you might be asking for trouble. Trailer frames and bumpers are marginal at best.
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This receiver has two cross welded supports under the main frame welded to main frame. 
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1. WHY???
Probably to mount a bike rack or cargo carrier loaded with stuff that needed more clearance space behind the trailer.

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2. Can I cut it down to standard and go without a collar?
There are several ways to skin a cat. That's one way.

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3. Is the collar needed for just a bike rack or extra cargo rack?
Probably not, for loads of less than about 300 pounds on the receiver.

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4. Can I (average smuck) cut the extra off with a hack saw?
Sure. That's one way to skin a cat.

But it appears someone added a length of tubing to the original receiver, then welded it in place.

That extra tubing out past what you are calling the collar is an extension. Disadvantage is any extension added to the length of the receiver reduces the weight the receiver can handle. I have a "factory" Reese extension that says it reduces the receiver's weight-carrying (WC) capacity to 65% of the receiver without the extension. My receiver is rated 500 pounds WC, so that means any luggage carrier I add to an extension cannot gross more than 325 pounds.

I would probably have my welding/fabrication shop use a cutting torch and cut out those welds, then remove that extension tubing, then clean up the receiver with files and sandpaper or whatever it requires (heavy duty Dremel tool?) so a 2" shank will easily slide in there. Then you can haul the full 500 pounds on the receiver without overloading the receiver.
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It's not a welded extension. It is one solid tube pipe from front to back. With no collar
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