Expert Answers about Hitch Accessories

• Trailer Hitch Extender with a Step to Use on a Truck with In-bed Camper and to Tow a Trailer
• We actually have an extension that is 18 inches long, and has a built-in step on it. Take a look at # RP11006. Like you have said, by using the extension the tongue weight capacity of the hitch is reduced by 50 percent. But as long as the tongue weight of the trailer does not exceed the reduced capacity you should be fine. I would also urge you to disconnect the trailer before stepping on the step because the combined weight of a person on the step and the trailer tongue weight could exceed t
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• How to Keep Bolts on Roadmaster Quiet Hitch # RM-061 From Backing Off
• To keep the u-bolt nuts of the # RM-061 from loosening, make sure you are using both nuts (the primary and the jamb nut) on both sides of the u-bolt. When installing the Quiet Hitch, snug down the first nut on each side then run down the second nut. Using two wrenches working against each other, tighten the outer nut while trying to loosen the inner bolt. This will effectively lock the inner and outer bolt together, preventing them from loosening. The # RM-061 is the only anti-rattle devic
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• 2 Inch Trailer Hitch Extension with 5,000 Pound Gross Trailer Weight Capacity
• I do have a solution that might work for you, though it is not an extender. An extender would end up reducing the tongue weight capacity of the hitch by 50 percent anyway so it is not the best solution for you. Instead, I recommend a long ball mount. Take a look at # 80232 as an example. It is rated for 6,000 pounds and measures 16 inches long from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole. It has a 3/4 inch rise or a 2 inch drop. We also have # 80233. Same length and ca
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• Inside Dimensions of U-Bolt Used in Roadmaster Quiet Hitch # RM-062
• I ran out to our warehouse and pulled a Roadmaster Quiet Hitch, part # RM-062 off the shelf. If you refer to the accompanying photo I have edited for you, you can see the dimensions of the item. As you can see, the interior side-to-side dimension of the U-bolt is 4-3/16 by 3-9/16 inches.
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• Why Towing Is Not Recommended Using Hitch Extender # D189 For 1-1/4 Inch Hitch Receivers
• Hitch extenders are not recommended on Class I hitches because when you add a hitch extender it reduces your total available tow and tongue weight by 50 percent, and that in turns increases the pressure/torque that is put on both your hitch and frame of the vehicle. Class I hitches have such a low capacity, 200 pound tongue weight and 2000 pound towing weight, that using an extender is a serious issue whereas on Class III and up hitches, the issue is less severe. Check your owners manual for
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• Preventing Exhaust from Melting Mudflaps of Rock Tamers # ERT00108
• If you can install the Rock Tamers so that the flaps are not situated right in front of your exhaust pipe, they should work very well for you. However, if the flaps fall right in front of where your exhaust discharges, you will likely have the same problem. Using an exhaust tip to redirect the exhaust discharge downward would prevent future damage. The tip you need would depend on the diameter of your existing exhaust pipe. For 4 inch diameter tailpipe, you would use something like part # MF
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• Compatible Quick Links, Safety Chains, and Chain Loops for Adding Safety Chains to a Trailer
• I pulled the quick links and quick loop that you referenced as well as the safety chains, # 2118-605-04, that you purchased and found that the best option for you will be the 3/8 Inch Quick Link, # 6590-044-04. This quick link will fit through the safety chain links and the safety chain loop. The measurement of the opening of the quick link is 0.48 inches (31/64 inches) which is slightly larger than the 7/16 inch diameter of your chain loops (see photo). I made a short video showing that the
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• Ball Mount Recommendation to Create Additional Turning Clearance with a Utility Trailer
• I would suggest using an extra long ball mount, like part # 80232, over a hitch extender. This extra long ball mount has a higher towing capacity and gives you the length that you need without having to use multiple items. This ball mount measures 16 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the hitch ball and was designed to be used with 2 inch trailer hitches. If you would like a compatible hitch ball, you can use the 2 inch hitch ball, # 19262, or a 1-7/8 inch hitch ba
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• Trailer Hitch Pin Recommendation for Pro Series Cargo Carrier # 63155
• The Pro Series cargo carrier, # 63155, fits a Class II, 1-1/4 inch receiver so it takes a 1/2 inch diameter hitch pin like # PC2 that you referenced. If you want a locking hitch pin use # 40106. I also recommend the light kit for this cargo carrier, #20174, especially if the cargo will block the lights on the vehicle. I have included a video review of the light kit for you.
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• Can a Locking Anti-Rattle Device be Used with Brophy 2 Inch Trailer Hitch Extender # HE06
• The shank on the Brophy 2 inch hitch extender # HE06, is hallow so you can use either anti-rattle device # 63232 or # SR25219. They work similarly. There is a threaded block that goes inside the shank and the threaded part pulls the shank close to the side of the receiver and then you lock it. I have included links to videos on both parts for you to view.
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• What is the Distance from the 1 1/4 pin hole to the Back of the 2 Receiver Tube
• I spoke to my contact at MaxxTow and he informed me that the distance from the 1-1/4 inch hole to the back of the 2 inch opening section is 3 inches. Check the picture I attached also.
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• Hitch Pin and Clip Recommendations for the MaxxTow Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter
• Basically you have two options for hitch pin and clips. Either a locking pin and clip or a non-locking pin and clip for both the 1-1/4 inch portion of the MaxxTow Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter # MT70355 and the 2 inch portion. For the 1-1/4 inch pin and clips you would want either the Pin and Clip # PC2 or the locking version part # 7682. For the 2 inch portion you would want either the Pin and Clip part # PC3 or the locking version part # 7683.
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• Scooter Carrying Options for 2011 Dodge Caliber
• All of the hitches available for the Dodge Caliber are Class I hitches. A Class I hitch has a very limited tongue weight capacity of 200 lbs (tongue weight is the maximum amount of weight that can be hung from the hitch without damaging anything). We do not offer any scooter carriers that are compatible with a Class I hitches. The problem you will have is that the weight of the carrier plus the weight of the scooter will exceed the tongue weight capacity of the hitch, which leaves you with t
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• How Would a Two-Balls-and-Sticks Hitch Aligner # 53410 Work on a 5th Wheel Trailer
• It really depends on what is in your line of sight when you are backing up and what metal surfaces are available. My best recommendation would be for you to hitch up your trailer to your tow vehicle and see what area is the easiest to view and then see if there is a metal surface on your trailer that is directly above a metal surface on your tow vehicle in that line of sight and then place one of the aligners from the Two-Balls-and-Sticks Hitch Aligner # 53410 in each spot. If it is an ar
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• Can the Blaylock EZ Hitch Guide be used with a Fifth Wheel Hitch
• Yes, the Blaylock EZ Hitch Guide, # BLEZ-200, will work with a fifth wheel hitch. Check out the photo that I attached with this guide being used for a gooseneck hitch. The same concept will be used with a fifth wheel hitch, but the angle and height of the mirror will need to be adjusted so you can see the king pin and the hitch jaw. You will need a metal surface such as a toolbox or truck bed side rail to mount the mirror on because it uses a magnet to hold it in place.
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• What are the Dimensions of the Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver Skid Shield, # 6771
• I went out to the warehouse and pulled the Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver Skid Shield, # 6771, to take some measurements. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the nearest part of the skid plate measures 3-1/4 inches. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the top of the skid plate is 5-3/4 inches. The overall width of the skid plate is 5 inches and the overall height is 4-1/4 inches.
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• Receiver Hitch for Rear of Jayco 22 Foot Camper
• There are a few solutions for adding a receiver to the rear of your camper. You will first need to contact Jayco to determine the capacity of your bumper. If the bumper is steel, and has adequate capacity, you could have the 6 inch combo bar you referenced welded in place. However, this piece is sold as a fabrication part only and it would be up to you or the welder to do the engineering work to determine if the receiver will have the necessary capacity. Another option would be to use a re
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• Anti-Rattle Device for a Yakima HoldUp 1-1/4 Inch Trailer hitch Mounted Bike Rack
• In order to use an anti-rattle device like # F-315 the shank of the accessory has to be hallow. Most 1-1/4 inch shanks are solid. Also, the 1-1/4 inch Yakima HoldUp uses a threaded pin, # Y8880129, which acts as an anti-rattle device. There is a weldnut inside the shank of the bike rack and when the bolt is threaded through and tightened it pulls the shank tight to the side of the receiver. If additional anti-rattle protection is needed you can use # 93347. When tightened this device wedges i
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• Trailer Hitch Extension for Towing a Trailer with a Truck Bed Camper in a 2002 Dodge Ram 3500 Dually
• If 24 inches was fine before and the new camper is 8 inches longer than the previous one then it would make sense that you would need an extension that is at least 32 inches long. The only extensions we have that are this long require that you have a 2-1/2 inch trailer hitch receiver. You would use # RP45292 that you have referenced. If you can tell me what type of trailer hitch you have I can determine if it will work or if you will need to add a proper hitch, # 45010, to get it to work.
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• What Size Trailer Hitch Will Fit with the Brophy Hitch Reducer # HT02
• The hitch reducer, # HT02, is designed to fit in a standard 2 inch receiver opening. If your vehicle has a 2 inch trailer hitch then you can use this reducer sleeve. It comes with a 1/2 inch hitch pin for the 1-1/4 inch accessories used in it but you would need to add a 5/8 diameter pin, # PC3, or lock, # 7683, if needed.
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• Using an Anti-Rattle Device with a Trailer Hitch Reducer for a Bike Rack
• When using hitch mounted accessories, some play/rattle is expected simply because trailer hitches and bike racks are manufactured by different companies. This play will become even greater when a hitch reducer, adapter or extender is used. In these situations, eliminating as much play as possible is a good idea because you do not want too many parts moving or bouncing around while you are on the road. You can use the Roadmaster Quiet Hitch, # RM-061, as an anti-rattle device between the trai
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• What is the Overall Length of Snapper Pin # 14-212TR
• I went out to the warehouse and pulled pin # 14-212TR to measure the overall length. It measured 3 inches from end to end. I made a short video for you showing the measurement.
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• Quiet Hitch Anti-Rattle Device for a 2008 Chevy Trailblazer with Factory 2 Inch Trailer Hitch
• Since the inside measurement of your trailer hitch is 2 inches, that is what you will need to go by. So the correct Quiet Hitch for you is # RM-061. I have included a link to a video review for you to view. A 2 inch receiver is made with 1/4 walls and the powder coat adds a little bit to. The inside height of the 2 inch Quiet Hitch is 2-1/2 inches which is just perfect for the 2 inch hitches. Going larger and you may not be able to get it tight enough. Because of the way the unit goes on, you
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• Lock for 63145-1 Silent Hitch Pin
• I spoke with my contact at Rola, the manufacturer of the Silent Hitch Pin, # 63145-1, and at this time they do not offer a lock for this item. If you are interested in an anti-rattle hitch pin with a lock, then I would recommend looking at the Anti-Rattle Pin and Lock, # 63232. This lock will fit 2 inch trailer hitches and has a similar installation to the Silent Hitch Pin that you currently have. I have attached a video review of this item for you to check out.
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• Hitch Extender Recommendation for a Ford Super Duty Hauling a Camper and Flat Towing a Honda CR-V
• The closest hitch extension that we carry for your setup is the Titan Hitch Extender, # RP45018, that you referenced. This hitch extension was designed to work with 2-1/2 inch x 2-1/2 inch trailer hitch receivers only and reduces down to a 2 inch receiver for your Blue Ox tow bar. You will want to measure the height and width of your trailer hitch receiver opening to ensure that you can use this extension with your hitch. When using this hitch to flat tow your Honda CR-V, you will want to re
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• Trailer Hitch Extension for Bike Rack to Clear the Door on a Truck Bed Camper in a 2012 Ford F-150
• When calculating tongue weight you have to go with everything that is in the hitch receiver. In this case it would be the bike rack and bikes as well. However, the use of an extension will reduce the tongue weight capacity of the hitch by 50 percent. The combined weight of the bike rack and bikes cannot exceed half the tongue weight capacity as indicated on the trailer hitch. If you will be under the reduced capacity then you can use extension # RP11006. If you will be over the capacity then
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• Using a Long Ball Mount to Launch a Pontoon Boat with a 2007 Ford Escape
• For this type of situation I recommend using the longest ball mount that you can. The reason is that because a ball mount is one piece it will not reduce the tongue weight capacity of the trailer hitch. If using an extender it will reduce the tongue weight capacity by 50 percent. For a super extra long ball mount I have provided a link to the available options. A ball mount like # 80232 measures 16 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole.
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• Will the Brophy Hitch Adapter # HT58 Convert a 1-5/8 Inch Hitch to a 2 Inch Opening
• The Hitch Adapter # HT58 that you referenced is designed to be inserted into hitches with a 1-5/8 inch opening to convert them to a hitch with a 2 inch opening. So yes, the small end of the adapter is 1-5/8 inches and should work well for you.
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• Reducer Sleeve and Hitch Pin for a GMC Sierra Denali 2500HD with 2-1/2 Inch Factory Trailer Hitch
• You are correct. Some OEM 2-1/2 inch hitches from different vehicle manufacturers are too wide for the standard size pin due to extra material on the outside of the hitches. You can get a reducer sleeve by itself. You can use reducer sleeve # DTADP25. Our customers have found that it fits the GM trucks with 2-1/2 inch receivers but not Ford OEM 2-1/2 inch receivers due to a slight design difference. Since you have a GM reducer # DTADP25 will work. For a locking pin that will fit use # RH5
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• What is Tow Rating Class and Clip Hole Diameter for Redline Hitch Pin # 586H
• This hitch pin does not carry a specific class rating. Typically, if it is the correct length and diameter for your hitch (6 inches long x 5/8 inch thick) it will automatically have a rating appropriate for its application. Usually hitch pins have a shear strength rating far in excess of their load requirements. I did pull one from inventory and take measurements with a precision caliper. The diameter of the clip hole is 0.28 inch. The diameter of the pin itself is 0.18 inch. In the eve
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• What is the Distance Between the Mounting Holes on the Folding License Plate Holder # 8802
• I went out to the warehouse and pulled the license plate holder, # 8802, to take some measurements. On the brackets where the holder mounts they are 7-1/2 inches apart on center. The square holes on the other side are 7 inches apart on center. I made a short video showing the measurement for you.
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• Recommendation for Moving a Heavy Boat Trailer Short Distances on a Driveway
• The Rackem trailer dolly, # RA20, would work well as long as the tongue weight of the trailer is something you would normally be able to handle by hand without the use of anything. If not then even though the dolly will make it easier, it may not be the best solution. What I recommend is the Trailer valet, # STC-V211. It kind of works like a winch. Cranking the handle moves the trailer much easier than doing it by hand or using a dolly. I have included a link to a video that shows how it work
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• Comparison of Andersen Mud Flap Kit # AM3031 and Blue Ox Mud Flap System # BXR3001
• The Andersen Mega Mud Flap Kit, part # AM3031, and the Blue Ox Sport Guard Mud Flap System, part # BXR3001, are both similar mud flap kits to protect your trailer from flying debris. The size of the mud flaps on both kits are 24 inches x 24 inches and the overall length is about the same (76 inches vs 77 inches). Both mud flap kits are good choices, but if I had to choose one over the other I would edge towards the Blue Ox part number. The part that slides over the 2-inch hitch on the Blue O
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• Installation of Boone Anti-Rattle Hitch Wedge # 93347
• I went out to the warehouse and pulled one of the Boone Outdoor Hardware hitch stabilizers off of the shelf. The paper card included with the stabilizer did not provide any instructions, just a photo of the installed stabilizer. If you look at the photo I have edited for you, you should get a good idea of how the wedge fits. I have also filmed a short video for you showing how the Boone Stabilizer is used.
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• Will the Reese Hitch Extension RP45018 and Curt hitch 15607
• Yes, you can use a Titan Hitch Box Extension # RP45018 with the Curt Hitch 15607 that you referenced. The # 15607 is also confirmed to fit your 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 with a factory hitch. You should note the different capacities the # RP45018 has. If you use it at the full 48 inches of length it has a 4,000 lb capacity. Or if you cut it off to use it as a 41 inch extension you would have a capacity of 5,000 lbs.
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• Availability of a Combo Bar with 2 Inch Opening Made of 1/4 Inch Steel Tubing
• I went out to the warehouse and pulled the Curt combo bar # E-11 and a Hidden Hitch combo bar # 80818. The hidden Hitch bar is 1/4 inch steel tubing and the Curt bar is slightly less, about 0.21 inches. Going with a Hidden Hitch, Draw-Tite, or Reese combo bar should get you closer to what you need. Otherwise a machine shop should be able to fabricate a bar to your specifications. I made a short video showing the measurements for you.
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• Trailer Hitch Mount Cargo Carrier and Anti-Rattle Device for a 2006 Jeep Commander
• Provided that your 2006 Jeep Commander has a 2 inch trailer hitch receiver, I would go with the Aluminum carrier, # C18100, because it is much more corrosion resistant, it is lighter weight, and requires less maintenance over time when compared to steel. For a bag, I would go with # 59102. You might need to tuck it in a little front to back but it would be a good fit. You are correct about exhaust heat. It can be an issue no matter what the carrier is made of. Make sure there is adequate dist
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• Required Length of Ballmount to Use Rock Tamers on 2002 Dodge Ram with OEM Class V Receiver
• The Enkay Rock Tamers are only compatible with 2x2 inch ball mounts, not the 2-1/2x2-1/2 used by most Class V receivers. If you do have the 2-1/2x2-1/2 inch receiver, you would need to use a reducer sleeve like part # 58102 along with a 2x2 inch ballmount. The ballmount will need to be of sufficient length to clear the rear bumper of your truck. The Rock Tamers bracket that slides over the ball mount is just under an inch in width, which is why at least an inch of clearance is needed between
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• Does CR Brophy Hitch Extender # HE12 Include a Pin and Clip
• The CR Brophy Hitch Extender, part # HE12 does not include a pin and clip. They are sold separately as part # PC3. Keep in mind that using a hitch extender will lower the tongue weight capacity of your receiver by half.
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• Using Brophy Hitch Extender # hes0 for 1-1/4 Inch Bike Rack on 2003 Mini Cooper
• The Brophy Hitch Extender, part # hes0, is a hitch extender that will extend out your 1-1/4 inch opening by 10 inches. The hitch opening on the extender is 1-1/4 inch. The only other 1-1/4 inch hitch extenders we have are 6 inches long (#hes6) and 7 inches long (#D189). The # hes0 extender will accept the shaft of a 1-1/4 inch bike rack, but you we need to remember that when using the extender it will reduce the overall weight capacity of your hitch by 50 per cent. On your 2003 Mini Cooper
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• How to Carry a Power Chair with a 2010 Ford Fusion with a Class I Trailer Hitch
• All of the trailer hitches for a 2010 Ford Fusion are Class I hitches with a 1-1/4 inch receiver. Class I hitches can only be used with certain accessories that are designed for use in a Class I hitch. In the case of using an adapter, you could do so but the tongue weight capacity of the hitch will be reduced by 50 percent. So the tongue weight capacity of any of the hitches we carry for the Fusion, see link, is 200 pounds. When using an adapter the tongue weight will be reduced to 100 pound
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• Is a 2 Inch Hitch Ball Available for the Rackem Trailer Dolly # RA20
• The Rackem Trailer Dolly, # RA20, only comes with a 1-7/8 inch ball. A 2 inch ball is not available for this item. Proper ball fit is necessary when towing, but it is not necessary when moving a trailer with this dolly. This dolly can even be used with trailers that require a 2-5/16 inch hitch ball. As long as the tongue weight of your trailer does not exceed 500 lbs and you can physically pull the weight yourself, then this tow dolly will support your trailer with the 1-7/8 inch ball.
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• Anti-Rattle Device Recommendation for a 1-1/4 inch Hitch
• I do have an anti-rattle device that will work on a 1-1/4 inch hitch, but the Roadmaster Quiet Hitch # RM-061 that you referenced is designed to only work on 2 inch hitches and would not work for you. Check out the No-Rattle Trailer Hitch Wedge # 93347. This product will work on your 1-1/4 inch hitch and also doubles as a theft-deterrent.
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• Will the Amount of Titan Hitch Extender in Receiver Affect the Capacity on a 2012 Chevy Silverado
• Actually, since the maximum amount of the extension # RP45292 would be in the receiver based on the measurements you have provided, you will not see a drop of capacity on the extension. On a 2-1/2 inch receiver, it would be rare to see any drop of capacity even if using an extension because the 2-1/2 inchers are so robust.
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• Is the 1-1/4 Inch Shank on Hitch Adapter 80303 Solid or Hollow
• I went out to the warehouse and pulled Hitch Adapter # 80303 and it has a solid 1-1/4 inch shank. You will not be able to use Curt anti-rattle device # F-315. What you can use is the No-rattle trailer hitch wedge, # 93347. It does not matter if the shank is hollow or solid for this anti-rattle device.
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• Will Softride Anti-Rattle Device and Lock Fit Brophy 2 Inch to 1-1/4 Inch Trailer Hitch Reducer
• The end of hitch reducer sleeve # HT02 that fits into the 2 inch receiver is hollow and the Softride anti-rattle device and lock # SR25219, will fit. I have included a link to a video review of the lock for you.
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• Why the Weight Carrying Rating is Higher on Longer Titan Hitch Extender # RP45018 than Short One
• I ran this by my contact at Reese. This is a little tricky but I can explain. If you look at the pictures I have included for each Titan Hitch Box Extension (# RP45018 and # RP45292) you will notice that the distance between the 2 hitch pin holes is different by 3 inches. On the longer extension the distance between the furthest out hole and the end of the receiver is longer which allows it to carry more weight at 41 inches. The 3 inch difference is the key factor.
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• What are the Dimensions of the Combo Bar 18 Inch with 2-1/2 Inch Trailer Hitch Receiver
• The main tube part is 3 inches square measuring on the outside. At the receiver opening it is wider because of that collar and it measures nearly 3-3/4 inches. The tubing is 1/4 inch thick. I have included a picture showing the dimensions for you.
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• Will the Curt # C45013 Vertical Receiver Adapter Fit 2009 Dodge Journey SE
• Although the Curt Vertical Receiver Adapter, part # C45013 is designed to work only with the Curt Stealth Hitch, it might possibly work with other vertical receivers. The crucial dimension will be distance from the center of the hitch pin hole on the vertical tube to the end of the receiver. If this distance is more than 7/8 of an inch, the Curt adapter will not work for you. I have edited a photo showing the complete dimensions of the Curt Adapter.
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• Why is There a Weight Distribution Towing Capacity on my 2007 GMC Yukon
• If you are unfamiliar with weight distribution systems check out the links I provided of the FAQ article and video on weight distribution systems. Some vehicles and hitches will have two different towing capacities, one for without a weight distribution system and one for with a weight distribution. Since these systems help vehicles carry the weight of a trailer more evenly on your vehicle axles the rating for with a WD system will be higher than without. Generally speaking you will want t
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• Can a Hitch Extender be Used on a 2008 Land Range Rover to Allow a Thule Parkway to Be Installed
• You could use this Hitch Extender # 80307 to give you enough clearance to use your Thule Parkway 4 Bike Rack # TH956. The only issue is that when you use a hitch extender you cut the capacity of the hitch in half. So if you determine the capacity of your hitch, divide that in half and if the weight of the bike rack and bikes you plan on transporting is less than that figure you would be able to use a Hitch Extender # 80307. This product does not come with a pin and clip. You would want a P
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• Can the Roadmaster Quiet Hitch # RM-061 Be Used with a Cushioned Ball Mount
• Yes, you can use the Quiet Hitch, # RM-061, with a cushioned ball mount. The Quiet Hitch will work to relieve vertical and lateral movement of the ball mount. However, the use of a anti-rattle device could potentially cancel out the cushioning effect of the ball mount and it would perform like a normal ball mount. I have linked a video review of the Quiet Hitch for you.
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• Heat Resistance of Enkay Rock Tamers Mud Flaps # ERT00108
• The Enkay Rock Tamers Heavy-Duty Adjustable Mud Flap you referenced, part # ERT00108 is made from 3/8 inch thick rubber. They should certainly resist heat better than something made out of horse hair, but just about anything will eventually become damaged if it is close enough to the exhaust outlet. I would recommend using an exhaust tip that relocated the discharge downward or outward toward the side of the truck. We offer various exhaust tips that might work for you, click on the provided link
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• Can a Trailer Hitch Extender be Used for a 5,000 Pound Trailer and 2011 Ford F-150
• The use of a hitch extender like # HE18 will reduce the tongue weight capacity of the hitch by 50 percent so I do not recommend using it. What you can do and not limit the tongue weight capacity nearly as much is to use a super extra long ball mount like # 80232 or # 80233. Either of these measures 16 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole. Since they are one piece (unlike using an extension and a ball mount in it) there is much less stress and points of
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• Extending a 2 Inch Trailer Hitch and Adapting a 2-1/2 Inch Hitch to a 2 Inch
• The Titan hitch extension, # RP45292, is designed to fit 2-1/2 inch receiver. The other end has a 2 inch receiver opening. If you have a 2-1/2 inch receiver and want to drop down to a 2 inch without using a long extension, you can use a reducer sleeve, # 58102. If you wanted to go the other way, adapt a 2 inch receiver for use with 2-1/2 inch accessories, there is no adapter that will work. If you need to extend a 2 inch receiver we have several available. Please note that by using an e
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• Tongue Weight Capacity when Using Titan Trailer Hitch Extension RP45292 with Weight Distribution
• A weight distribution system is used to more evenly distribute the weight of the trailer to all axles of the trailer and tow vehicle. When using the extension, # RP45292, the tongue weight capacity is going to depend on the length the extension is cut to. If it is cut down to 24 inches, the tongue weight capacity 600 pounds. At the 34 inch length the capacity is 450 pounds. It does not sound like you have a weight distribution if you are using the extension and a ball mount and are connected
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• Bike Rack Recommendations for a 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara With Rear Mounted Spare Tire
• One thing to keep in mind when using a hitch extender like part # HE18 is that the overall weight capacity of your trailer hitch will be reduced by 50 percent due to the additional leverage that is applied by the hitch mounted accessory sitting further away from the trailer hitch. If you have a class II or class III hitch on your 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara, then the tongue weight capacity of your hitch is most likely 350 lbs. When you use a hitch extend it will be reduced to 125 lbs. The weigh
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• What Size Trailer Hitch is Available For 2012 Honda Accord
• None of the hitch manufacturers will make a 2-inch hitch receiver for a 2012 Honda Accord. Most of the 2012 Honda Accords will only have a towing capacity of 1,000 lbs so the vehicle would not be able to use a Class III 2-inch hitch. The frame attachment points on the Accord are not strong enough to withstand the increased weight capacity that a Class III hitch can handle, therefore the manufacturers do not offer them. The hitches that are available for your 2012 Honda Accord will be a Class
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• How to Figure Weight Capacity When Using a Hitch Extender or Extra Long Ball Mount
• One thing to note when using a hitch extender like the Hidden Hitch, # 80307, is that the the tongue weight and towing capacity of your trailer hitch will be reduced by 50 percent due to the increased leverage that is placed on your trailer hitch from your trailer. In your situation, even with the towing capacities of your hitch capacities reduced by 50 percent, you are still limited to the 3,500 lbs gross trailer weight capacity and 350 lbs tongue weight capacity of the hitch extender. I ha
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• Why are There Two Different Size Holes on the Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch # 87440
• The Hidden Hitch Class III Trailer Hitch, # 87440, that you have on your 2009 Honda CR-V will use the 5/8 inch hole to secure hitch mounted accessories or ball mounts to the trailer hitch. The smaller hole is designed for the J-Pin Stabilization Pin, # 63201, and is not intended to be a hitch pin hole. If you have a hitch mounted accessory with a 1/2 inch hole, then it is probably intended to be used with a 1-1/4 inch trailer hitch receiver, rather than a 2 inch receiver. If this is the case,
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• Using Reese Titan Hitch Box Extension on 2011 Chevy Silverado 2500HD
• The Reese Titan Hitch Box Extension you referenced, part # RP45018 is exactly what you need. To use the extension, you will need a 2-1//2 inch (inside dimension) receiver installed on your truck. If you do not already have a hitch installed, you can use the Reese Titan, part # 45300. The extension can easily be cut down to 41 inches in length. At 41 inches, the extension has a 5000 lb towing/ 500 lb tongue weight capacity. The extension is fully supported by its connection in the 2-1/2 inch r
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• How Much Rattle and Slop is Too Much for An Accessory Used in a 2-1/2 Inch Trailer Hitch
• Some accessories fit more loosely than others in any given trailer hitch. If you think that the receiver is getting worn out, I recommend measuring the inner opening width and height to see if it is still at 2-1/2 inches. Also check the accessories you are using. They should be slightly smaller so they can fit in the receiver easily. There will always be some play. The longer the accessory, the more it will appear to move. The Titan extension # RP45018 as an example is so long that a little m
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• Recommendation for Carrying a Mobility Scooter with a 2009 Hyundai Sonata
• The only way to carry a mobility scooter with a 2009 Hyundai Sonata is to install a trailer hitch and tow a small trailer. All of the trailer hitches available for your vehicle are Class I hitches. This means there are limited accessories and limited tongue weight capacity. Fortunately we have a solution for this. First you will need a trailer hitch like # 60816. It comes with the correct ball mount, hitch pin, and clip. You will need a 2 inch ball, # 19258, for the trailer I recommend. Th
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• Ball Mount for Using a Towing Bike Rack and Friction Sway Control at the Same Time
• I do have a recommendation for you. What you could do is use a longer ball mount like # 80233, # 80232 or # D-28 and then use a sway control bracket, # RP26003, to retain the ability to use the friction sway control. You will need to make sure that the length of the shank on the hitch ball is long enough to accommodate the extra thickness of the bracket and still have at least 2 threads past the nut when properly tightened down.
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• Will the Super Titan Receiver Adapter Work to Carry a Thule Apex Bike Rack on a 3 Inch Hitch
• The Super Titan Receiver Adapter, # 38735, is exactly what you will want to use to carry a new Thule Apex hitch mounted bike rack. This adapter will reduce the size of your 3 inch hitches to 2 inches so the shanks of the bike racks will fit. I have attached links for all of our Thule Apex bike racks for you to check out. We offer two 4 bike carriers and one 5 bike carrier. I would recommend either the Thule Apex Swing 4 Bike Rack, # TH9027, or the Thule Apex 5 Bike Rack, # TH9026. The Ap
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• Why Does my 2 Inch Hitch have a 1/2 in Pin Hole and a 5/8 in Pin hole
• The Curt Pin and Clip # F-4 that you referenced is designed to work on 1-1/4 inch hitches. The reason your hitch has a 1/2 inch hole and a 5/8 inch hole is because it is setup for an anti-rattle device like the Draw Tite J-Pin # 63201. I attached a picture of this device being used on a hitch like yours for you to check out. I also attached a review video for this product for you to check out also. This 1/2 inch hole is not designed to be use as a hitch pin hole, you will want to use 5/8 inch
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• Will Reese Trailer Hitch Reducer 58102 Fit a 2-1/2 Inch Trailer Hitch
• If you have a Class III trailer hitch, then it will have a 2 inch receiver opening. When you measure the receiver, make sure that you are measuring just the width of the opening and not the outside dimensions. Take a look at the FAQ I have linked for some additional information. If you do have a 2-1/2 inch Class V trailer hitch, then you could use the reducer sleeve, # 58102. But, I am confident that you have a 2 inch receiver. I have included a link to all of the trailer hitch mount bike rac
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• Hitch Pin Options for the Hidden Hitch Hitch Extender on a 2009 Ford F-350
• The Hidden Hitch Hitch Extender, # HE18, was designed to be compatible with a J-pin as another option for an anti-rattle device. A conventional hitch pin like part # PC3 can also be used with this hitch extender. Keep in mind that any time you use a hitch extender the weight capacity of your trailer hitch and vehicle are reduced by 50 percent. Anything that is loaded behind the rear axle on your 2009 Ford F-350 will also factor into the tongue weight that is being applied.
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• Can a Hitch Adapter be Used in Class II Receiver on 2007 Ford Edge to Carry 5 Bikes
• The receiver adapter you mention, part # 80303 can be used so that your bike rack will work with the Class II hitch on your Edge, but you will not be able to carry all 5 bikes on it. Using an adapter like the 80303 will lower the tongue weight capacity (maximum amount of weight that can be safely suspended from the hitch) by 50 percent, from 300 lbs to 150 lbs. This would mean that the rack plus the weight of all the bikes stored on it cannot weigh more than 150 lbs. Since the average bike we
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• Will the Yakima HoldUp Trailer Hitch Mount Bike Rack Fit a 2012 Toyota RAV4 Using a Hitch Extender
• We have installed some hitches on a 2010 Toyota RAV4 and found that it can be as much as 9 inches from hitch pin hole center to the back of the spare tire carrier. Your 2012 will be very similar. The Yakima HoldUp, # Y02433, measures 12 inches from the hitch pin hole to the nearest wheel tray when folded down, and only 7 inches when folded up. The handle bars or pedals of a bike nearest the vehicle could also interfere. You are left with a couple of options. First, you could use an extension.
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• What Does the Vertical Adjustment Mean on the Rock Tamers Mud Flaps # ERT00108
• The vertical adjustment on the Rock Tamers Mud Flaps, part # ERT00108, means that the bolts that connect the pivoting arms to the center hub can be loosened to raise or lower the height of the mud flaps. It will adjust the up and down (vertical) position of the mud flaps for proper ground clearance. The horizontal adjustment is when the bolts at the top of the pivoting arms can be loosened and the support rods can be adjusted for different widths of vehicles. This will adjust the side to side
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• Is Adapter Needed To Install TriLift Scooter Lift on 2007 Dodge Caliber With a Class I Hitch
• I looked up the TriLift scooter lift and they list the lift as working on a Class I 1-1/4 inch hitch, but they limit the weight of your scooter to be less than 115 lbs. The Hitch Adapter, part # 80303, that you have referenced, can only be used with a Class II receiver. The only hitches available for your 2007 Dodge Caliber are a Class I hitch. The #80303 hitch adapter will not work. The problem when using a hitch adapter is that you will reduce the tongue weight capacity of your hitch by
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• What are the Square Tubing Dimensions of the Curt Combo Bar # E-9
• I went out into our warehouse and measured a Curt Combo Bar # E-9 and found that it is 2-1/2 inches by 2-1/2 inches. Check out the video I attached that shows these measurements being taken.
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• Trailer Hitch Extension for 2009 GMC Sierra with 2-1/2 Inch Hitch Towing a Boat with In-bed Camper
• First, the Ford 2-1/2 inch hitch has be known to have some compatibility issues with some accessories. The problem is that the hitch receiver has more rounded corners than a lot of accessories that have more square corners. In the event you run into this issue, what you can do is gently and carefully remove some of the powder coating around the accessory shank until it fits. Do not remove any metal. This will weaken the accessory. The extension length you need is going to be based on how
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• Needing Receiver Adapter to Lower Cargo Carrier by 7 Inches
• So you are looking for an adapter that would lower the 2 inch receiver so that the aluminum cargo carrier can be lowered by 7 inches, is that correct? We carry some Hi-Lo adapters, but they are only for flat towing a vehicle and are not intended to have any weight applied to them. The only item I have that might work for you would be the Curt Multi-Purpose ball mount, part # D210. When this is used in the drop position, it would lower your cargo carrier by 6-3/4 inches. Keep in mind that the
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• Will Rock Tamer Mud Flaps # ERT00108 Be Effective on Muddy Gravel Roads
• The Rock Tamers Heavy-Duty Adjustable Mud Flap System you mentioned, part # ERT00108 would be ideal for protecting your trailer from mud and gravel. It is exactly what the system was designed for. If the flaps can protect the trailer against rocks kicked up at highway speeds, it will certainly be effective on muddy gravel roads where the speeds driven will be much lower.
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• Availability of Trailer Dolly to Move a Motorcycle Trailer That Connects to 2-5/16 Inch Hitch Ball
• You can use the Rackem Trailer Dolly, part # RA20, to move your motorcycle trailer that uses a 2-5/16 inch size hitch ball. This trailer dolly has a 1-7/8 inch hitch ball size. Proper ball fit is necessary when towing, but for moving a trailer with this dolly it is not necessary. The trailer dolly # RA20, has a tongue weight capacity of 500 lbs. Tongue weight is usually 10 to 15 percent of the trailer weight. As long as you can physically pull the weight yourself and the tongue weight of any
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• Use of Hitch Extension to Tow a Trailer on 2011 Ford F-350 Dually Crew Cab With a Slide-In Camper
• I have two hitch box extensions for the 2-1/2 inch hitch on your 2011 Ford F-350 Dually Crew Cab, but they both will reduce the hitch receiver size down to 2 inches. These extensions are specifically designed for your slide-in camper with the extended overhang. The first extension is the Titan Hitch Box Extension and Reducer, part # RP45292. This extension will only extend your hitch out 24 to 34 inches, so this will not work for your application that will need 36 inches. The second extens
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• Looking for Bike Rack for 2005 Honda CRV to Clear Rear Mounted Spare Tire
• Keep in mind that using a hitch extender or adapter will lower the tongue weight capacity of the hitch by half. The tongue weight capacity is the maximum amount of weight that can be safely suspended from the receiver opening without causing damage. If your CRV has a Class III hitch, the 350 lb tongue weight capacity would be lowered to 175 lbs. This means that the weight of the rack and the bikes placed upon it can be no more than 175 lbs. The Swagman XC, part # S64650 weighs approximately
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• Will the Use of a 2-1/2 Inch to 2 inch Trailer Hitch Reducer Sleeve Reduce the Hitch Capacity
• You have a couple of options. The best thing to do would be to use a ball mount that fits in your hitch. The reason is that you will not have to worry about a reducer sleeve fitting, any capacity reduction, or adding another component in the system. For 2-1/2 inch receivers we have # RP45322, or # RP45323 for an 18,000 pound fixed ball mount. The other option is to use a reducer, # 58102. The hitch capacity should not be dramatically changed so if it is rated to tow the 13,000 pounds you need
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• Can a 1-1/4 Inch to 2 Inch Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter be Used on an ATV Hitch for a Winch
• Physically, yes, you can use a 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch adapter, like # 80303, in your ATV receiver. But, there are a couple of things you will need to be aware of. First, you will need to check to make sure that the receiver on the ATV has at least 2 inches of space from the center of the hitch pin hole back away from the receiver opening. If it has a closed back or something in the way and the obstruction is less than 2 inches from the hitch pin hole center, this adapter will not fit. Secon
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• A 1-1/4 Inch to 2 Inch Adapter Will Not Fit on a Class I Trailer Hitch
• A Class I trailer hitch has a little tab pressed into the receiver behind the hitch pin hole. This is so that an accessory designed for a Class II hitch cannot be installed. The reason for this is safety. A Class I hitch can easily be overloaded and the tab prevents items that should not be used from being used. I have included a link to an FAQ article on the hitch Classes for you. A Class I trailer hitch can only carry 2 bikes maximum. The reason for this is the hitch is not designed to hand
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• Is the Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch Extender # he18 Solid or Hollow
• The Hitch Extender, # he18, is hollow at both ends so that would be tubular steel. The use of a hitch extender will reduce the capacity of the trailer hitch by 50 percent. If the hitch started with a 350 pounds tongue weight capacity, by using this extension that amount will be reduced to 175 pounds.
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• What is the Usable Length of the Heavy Duty Linchpin, # LP716HD
• The usable length of the Heavy Duty Linchpin, # LP716HD, is from the end of the pin up to the head that holds the ring (because the head will not fit through the 7/16 inch diameter hole, it is not part of the usable length). The usable length is 1-3/4 inches (1.75) so it will fit your application. I have made a picture that shows the usable length for you.
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• Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter Recommendation for Flat Towing a 2009 Saturn Vue
• I would recommend you use a Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver # RM-077-2. This product has a towing capacity of 10,000 lbs and should have no problem flat-towing your 2009 Saturn VUE that weights approximately 5,000 lbs. When in use you will want the tow bar to be sitting as level as possible. If the tow bar is not level you may experience handling problems and tire wear issues on the front tires of the towed vehicle. I attached an FAQ on flat towing vehicle for you to check out also.
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• How to Charge Two 12 Volt Batteries on an RV Towed by a Ford F-150
• The 12 volt circuit on a 7-Way trailer connector can provide a maintenance charge to a 12 volt battery but it will not be able to fully charge it because the wiring for a 7-Way is too small to carry the current required. What you can do to charge the batteries on the RV is to first install a battery isolator, # TR118665, in the truck. You will need to attach one terminal to the positive on the truck battery and then connect the center terminal to a 12 volt ignition source (something that is o
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• How does the CURT Anti-Rattle Kit for 1-1/4 Inch Trailer Hitches Work
• The Trailer Hitch Anti-Rattle Kit, # F-315, is designed for use on 1-1/4 inch trailer hitch accessories that have a hollow shank. The block with nut is placed inside the shank and the nut is aligned with the hitch pin hole. When the threaded hitch pin is then tightened down the shank is drawn to the side of the hitch reducing movement and vibration. If the shank on your 1-1/4 inch bike rack is not hollow, many are not, this anti-rattle device will not work. The No-Rattle Trailer Hitch Wedge f
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• Installation of the Roadmaster Quiet Hitch # RM-061
• You can install the Roadmaster Quiet Hitch # RM-061, reverse of how it is installed as pictured or to either side. Basically what the Quiet Hitch does is take up or eliminate the play between the ball mount and the hitch. This play is there because of the difference in tolerances between the ball mount and the receiver opening. I have produced a short video showing the other ways to install the Roadmaster Quiet Hitch # RM-061.
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• How is the Reese Titan Hitch Box Extension Supported and Does it Require Stabilization Chains
• The trailer hitch on the truck is what supports the extension. The extension is designed to fit in a 2-1/2 inch receiver (measuring on the inside) and the receiver part of the extension has a 2 inch receiver opening. The only thing you need for the extension is a properly sized hitch pin like # 74149. For lateral, back and forth movement of the extension, it is normal to see some play. Reese does not make any lateral stabilization chains for the Titan extensions. You will need to attach ch
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• Reducer Sleeve Needed to Use Wheelchair Lift on 2 Inch Receiver
• For using a 1-1/4 inch accessory in a 2 inch receiver, I would recommend the Brophy Hitch Reducer, part # HT02. The Reducer includes the 1/2 inch pin and clip to secure the 1-1/4 inch accessory to the reducer, but the 5/8 inch pin and clip to secure the reducer to the receiver is sold separately as part # PC3. The reducer has a 300 lb tongue weight capacity, so you will want to make sure that the wheelchair lift and the chair itself do not weigh more than 300 lbs. To view a product demonst
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• Raised Receiver Needed to Raise a Thule Bike Rack To Safely Carry Bikes
• Yes, we do have a solution for your Thule hitch mounted bike rack. We have 3 different parts you could use to raise your bike rack to safely carry your bikes. The Curt Dual 2 Inch Receiver, item # D-192, or the Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount with 2" Receiver for Bike Racks and Cargo Carriers, # D210, would both be good choices, depending on the style you like.
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• RackEm Trailer Dolly Recommendation for Maneuvering a Travel Trailer with 420 lbs Tongue Weight
• This Rack em Trailer Dolly # RA20 is rated to handle 500 lbs of tongue weight. Since your trailer has 420 lbs of tongue weight it should work fine for you. The total trailer weight does not matter. You can pull as much as you are physically able to.
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• Actual Length of Titan Hitch Box Extension for 2-1/2 Inch Receivers Part # RP45018
• The 48 inch maximum length mentioned in the product description represents the distance from the furthest hitch pin hole on the vehicle side of the extender and the hitch pin hole on the other end. The distance from the hitch pin hole where the extension would attach to the receiver on your truck to the front face of the receiver on the extension is 50 inches. I have edited a photo showing what the 48 inch measurement represents.
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• Can I Use The Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Bumper Guard # 80470 w/ 2-5/16 Inch Hitch Ball
• As long as your 2-5/16 inch hitch ball has a 3/4 or 1 inch diameter shank, you will be able to use the Trailer Hitch Bumper Guard, part # 80470. Checkout the short video I shot for you using a 2-5/16 inch hitch ball, part # 19287, and a similar model bumper guard, part # 80400.
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• Using Hitch Extension for Cargo Carrier on 2005 Subaru Outback With Class II Receiver
• Using an extender like the part # HES6 you referenced will reduce the tongue weight capacity (or downward force that can be safely applied to the hitch) by 50 percent. I would avoid using an extender if at all possible. I would recommend the Pro Series 20 x 48 Cargo Carrier, part # 63155. It will fit your 1-1/4 inch class II receiver, and offers a 300 lb weight capacity. The shank is long enough to offer 11 inches of clearance measured from the hitch pin hole to the closest portion of the car
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• CURT Trailer Hitch Pin Capacity and Pintle Hitch Ball Recommendation
• The CURT Hitch Pin, # C21500, does not have an official capacity because it far exceeds the ability of most anything it can be placed in. A believe I have found the perfect ball for you. Take a look at Pintle Hitch Ball, # 63019. It has a 2-5/16 inch diameter with a 1-1/4 inch threaded shank. It has a capacity of 14,000 pounds. This is the highest capacity ball with a 1-1/4 inch shank. It may be too close for comfort if you are towing exactly 14,000 pounds. If at all possible, reduce the tr
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• Will the Titan Reducer Sleeve for 2-1/2 inch Hitches Fit on My 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
• I went out to the warehouse an pulled the Titan Reducer Sleeve 2-1/2 inch to 2 inch, and measured the inside dimension of the one I pulled at 2.068 inches with a dial caliper, I also measured the outer dimension at 2.469 inches, see attached photos I took for you. You mentioned tolerance, and that is an unknown factor. All hitch manufacturers and hitch accessory manufacturers have to stay within certain guidelines, to ensure that their product will work with other accessories on the market. W
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• Will a 2-1/2 Inch to 2 Inch Trailer Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeve Fit a 2005 Ford F-350 Super Duty
• The overall length of the Reese Reducer Sleeve, # 58102, is 5-3/4 inches. The distance from the back to the center of the hitch pin hole is 4 inches. It is designed for factory installed and aftermarket trailer hitches with a 2-1/2 inch receiver. If your 2005 Ford F-350 has a 2-1/2 inch receiver then this sleeve should fit. I recommend taking some measurements of your hitch and comparing them to those on the product page to determine fit.
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• Trailer Hitch Extension Needed to Allow Tailgate to be Lowered with Trailer Attached to Vehicle
• I would not recommend any type of extension with your towing setup. Extenders create more torque on the vehicle frame, hitch, drawbar, extender and hitch ball because of the extension, just like adding a pipe to the end of a breaker bar. This added torque reduces that weight capacity of all of the components in the system by 50 percent, so your vehicles 10 K capacity would be lowered to 5 K if a hitch extension is used. I would go with a long ball mount that is just long enough so you can low
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• Will the 18 Inch Hitch Extender Part # HE18 Clear the Tailgate of a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Series
• The hitch extender you referenced, part # HE18 will extend your receiver by 18 inches when measured from the center of the hitch pin hole in the receiver to the pin hole in the extender. When the 18 inch length of the extender is added to the length of the ball mount, you will probably find that you have enough distance to clear your tailgate unless the tongue of the pop-up is really short. The downside of using an extender is the fact that placing the tongue weight load of the camper 18 inch
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