I did a cursory search and looked at a few threads, but didn't see anything that answered my question(s) which is:
The receiver on my vehicle is super short, I guess due to its proximity to the spare tire.
Because of this, the ball mount only slides in until it contacts the tire (about 4"), and I had to drill a hole in the mount for the pin about only 1-1/2" from the end.
It's worked great for years towing a single-axle utility trailer (1700 lb gross weight), but now I'd like to be able to occasionally tow a larger tandem-axle trailer (6000 lb gross weight) with onboard brakes. I'd never have more than about 2000 lbs in it, nowhere near the max the vehicle is rated for.
This setup doesn't necessarily
have to be upgraded, but I wouldn't mind doing something to make it a little more robust. So the first question is, what options are out there to provide a longer receiver that will bolt on like the old one? Or should I just take it to U-Haul and have a custom one installed?
Second, there is a trailer brake circuit, with a fuse, already installed. However, I don't have an under-dash brake controller. Any recommendations for that?