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Trailer Hitch Ball Shank Size and Use of Hitch Adaptrers on a 2010 Toyota Prius

Question:

Hi, I have 2 questions, 1. What is the ball shank size for this hitch. 2. Why are the 1.25 to 2 adapters not to be used for towing? Will they break?

asked by: Don B


Expert Reply:

Class 1 receiver hitches use a 3/4 inch ball shank size. I would recommend item # 19256, for a 1-7/8 inch ball for your hitch or the item # 19258, 2 inch ball.

1-1/4 inch to 2 inch Trailer Hitch adapters like the Hitch Adapter 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch Trailer Hitch Receiver, item # HTAD, are not to be used for towing because the use of an adapter significantly reduces the tongue capacity of the trailer hitch and puts excess stress on the hitch if used for towing due to the extended length from the vehicle. The adapter will most likely not break but the weakest component in the system, vehicle, hitch, ball mount, ball or adapter, will most likely bend or cause safety issues.

expert reply by: Bob G


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Hitch Ball with 1-7/8" Diameter and Short Shank, 2000 lbs GTW - Chrome


Hitch Ball with 1-7/8" Diameter and Short Shank, 2000 lbs GTW - Chrome

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19256

Retail: $8.33

Price:  $7.49

Product Summary:

Hitch Ball
Standard Ball
2000 lbs GTW
Class I
Chrome

Product Specs:

1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
3/4 Inch Diameter Shank


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Hitch Ball with 2" Diameter and Short Shank, 3,500 lbs GTW - Chrome


Hitch Ball with 2" Diameter and Short Shank, 3,500 lbs GTW - Chrome

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19258

Retail: $8.33

Price:  $7.49

Product Summary:

Hitch Ball
Standard Ball
3500 lbs GTW
Class II
Chrome

Product Specs:

1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
2 Inch Diameter Ball
3/4 Inch Diameter Shank


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Hitch Adapter 1-1/4" to 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver


Hitch Adapter 1-1/4" to 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver

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25 reviews

HTAD

Retail: $49.95

Price:  $39.95

Product Summary:

Hitch Adapter
Hitch Expander
7-1/4 Inch Long
Steel

Product Specs:

Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
1-1/4 Inch to 2 Inch


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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver with Drawbar - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"


Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver with Drawbar - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"

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7 reviews

11469

Retail: $224.48

Price:  $132.95

Product Summary:

Custom Fit Hitch
Class I
Round Tube
200 lbs TW
2000 lbs GTW

Product Specs:

1-1/4 Inch Hitch


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