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• Hitch Size Recommendation for 2014 Nissan Frontier
  Is there a reason you need the smaller hitch size? For your vehicle there are only the larger hitch size of 2 inch which the Draw Tite part # 75282. Most of the time people are wanting the larger hitch size like this. This hitch size has higher capacities and has more accessories made for it so it generally preferred.
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• Are there 1-1/4" Hitches for a 2021 Cadillac XT5?
  Hey Gregg. The only hitches available for the 2021 Cadillac XT5 are 2" ones like our etrailer item # e62AR. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver that has a 750 lbs maximum tongue weight. What specific make and model bike rack do you have? Most of the ones that fit a 1-1/4" hitch won't let you use an adapter like the MaxxTow item # MT70033. You'll want to use a reducer sleeve like item # e63YR. This simply slides into the 2" receiver and makes it smaller so a 1-1/4" accessory will...
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• Short, 2 Inch to 1-1/4 Inch Hitch Adapter Recommendation
  I have a solution for you, but I do not recommend drilling any additional holes in the MaxxTow Trailer Hitch Receiver Adpater # MT70033. I spoke with my contact at MaxxTow and he strongly discourages any additional holes being made in the adapter. Drilling holes in the adapter will compromise the integrity of the product. The adapter will not be able to hold to determined weight capacity and will not be safe to use if modified. If you need a shorter reducer sleeve, I recommend the Brophy...
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• Thule T2 Bike Rack with 1-1/4 Inch Shank Compatibility with 2 Inch Trailer Hitch Receiver
  You are correct that a 2 inch hitch receiver is a better option when available for your vehicle. The ability to use a wider variety of accessories is one of the biggest draws but they are normally rated for higher capacities as well when compared to a 1-1/4 inch receiver. Your Thule T2 with 1-1/4 inch shank similar to the newer T2 Classic # TH9045 will be able to use your 2 inch receiver. Most racks that are designed for use with both 2 inch and 1-1/4 inch hitch receivers will use...
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• Solution for Using 1-1/4 Inch Bike Rack with 2 Inch Receiver on 2018 Hyunda Santa Fe
  It sounds like your existing General Motors bike rack is designed for 1-1/4 inch hitch receivers and you are just needing to use it with the 2 inch hitch on your Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. If this is the case, the MaxxTow Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter # MT70033 that you referenced is exactly what you need to make the two components compatible with each other. This will slide right into the 2 inch receiver on your vehicle and provide a 1-1/4 inch receiver for the bike rack. Just note that...
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• Shank Size on Thule EasyFold 2-Bike Platform Rack TH903202
  Thule's EasyFold 2-Bike Platform Rack # TH903202 that you referenced is designed so that it will work fine in both 1-1/4-inch hitches and 2-inch hitches. There is no need to use a hitch adapter like # MT70033. Such adapters tend to introduce more random motion of the installed rack and they also cut your hitch capacity in half. The brilliantly designed EasyFold carrier is something special. Please check out the linked video. Apart from fitting both hitch sizes, it also handles very heavy...
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• Trailer Hitch for 2013 Honda Accord Sport
  For your 2013 Honda Accord Sport I can confirm that the Curt # C11681 trailer hitch is a fit and will work with the Curt 2 Bike Rack # C18085. Please note that with this hitch, all non-trailer loads such as bike racks and cargo carriers need to be supported with Stabilizing Straps # 18050 to maintain the warranty. Additionally, please note that when using any hanging rack you'll need bike frame adapter bar # 64005 if your bike is dual-suspension, has a step-through frame or you want to...
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• Bike Rack Compatibility with 1-1/4 Inch Hitch Receiver and 2 Inch Hitch Receiver With Adapter
  The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 2-Bike Platform Rack - 1-1/4" Hitches - Tilting - Black # SH12B is not expandable to more bikes. The bike racks that are able to carry 3 or more bikes with that platform style will only have the 2 inch receiver and I've linked the pages to those racks to assist. If you want to use a hitch expander you will need to determine if you have a class I hitch or a class II hitch for your 1-1/4 inch receiver. The class I hitch is further restricted and often has a welded...
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• Hitch Adapter For A 2 Inch Hitch And A 1-1/4 Inch Bike Rack
  Absolutely there is! What you'll need is the MaxxTow Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter # MT70033. This adapter will slip into your 2" trailer hitch receiver and will allow you to use your 1-1/4" bike rack. Please note that using an adapter will reduce your hitches overall capacity by 50 percent. I have also included a demonstration video of # MT70033 for you to check out as well.
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• Recommended Hitch Extender to Gain 12 Inches Clearance Between Tow Vehicle and Trailer
  I'm a bit confused by your question, I guess I don't quite understand why you'd need to use an adapter to tow a trailer. If you need the 13 or 14 inches of extra clearance, use the Curt # C45795 hitch extender. It would install into your 2-inch receiver, and you'd install your 2-inch ball mount in the other end. This set up CAN be used to tow a trailer, but because you're extending the length between the load and the receiver on the vehicle, the tongue weight capacity of your hitch will...
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• Can a Reducer and Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter be Used Together for Thule Bike Rack on Hummer H3
  I do not recommend using an adapter inside of another adapter because it creates too many points of movement. Also the use of an adapter such as # MPG544 will reduce the tongue weight capacity of the trailer hitch by 50 percent. Which Thule bike carrier to you have and how much extension do you need. I am assuming you need to clear a spare tire or something else on the back of your 2006 Hummer H3. If you used just the reducer sleeve, # HT02, you would not suffer a tongue weight capacity...
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• Does the MaxxTow Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter Come with Hitch Pins
  The MaxxTow Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter part # MT70033 does not come with hitch pins but we do have the ones you need, part # PC3 for the larger 2" side and part # PC2 for the smaller 1-1/4" smaller side.
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• Can EcoHitch # EH84GR be Shipped to Canada and will 1-1/4 Inch Shank Bike Rack be Compatible?
  The EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2", # EH84GR is available for delivery in Canada. The pricing will be in US currency so the exchange rate will dictate the Canadian currency rate which most credit or debit cards will do for you. Most 1-1/4 inch shank bike racks are compatible with 2 inch hitches directly using a rack specific adapter without changing the rack capacity in any way. However there are a select few bike racks that require a universal adapter like...
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• What Bike Rack Can Hold My Alternative Frames and Convert From a 2
  The Thule T2 Pro Platform Bike Rack will fit your Toyota Highlander, but you are correct, the T2 only comes as a 2" or 1-1/4" option. One way to ensure this rack will fit on your current vehicle and your next vehicle is to get the 1-1/4" Model, # TH9045, and the MaxxTow Trailer Hitch Receiver Reducer # MT70033. This reducer will allow you to use the bike rack on your current 2" hitch and later on a 1-1/4" hitch but will reduce the hitch's weight capacity by 50 percent. the Brophy Reducer...
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• Hitch Extender For Thule Transporter Cargo Carrier To Clear Doors On Airstream Class B RV Motorhome
  If you use a hitch extension like the MaxxTow Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter # MT70033 that will move your Thule Transporter Combi Hitch Mounted Enclosed Cargo Carrier TH665C back 11", it will reduce the hitch capacity rating by 50%. Since the carrier only weighs 55lbs and the cargo capacity is 150lbs this should not be an issue, but be sure to verify with the hitch installed on your Airstream 24 GT. A better option may be the Yakima BackSwing Swing Away Hitch Extender # Y02483. This...
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• Will a Bike Rack Clear the Spare Tire with Curt Trailer Hitch 13314 Installed on a 2001 Honda CR-V
  When we installed Curt trailer hitch # 13314 we found that it measured 6-1/2 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole straight back to the distance required to clear the spare tire. This is important because you will need to measure the bike rack in the same manner. Please take a look at the FAQ article I have linked that shows how to take this measurement. Measure on the bike rack from the center of its hitch pin hole to the back of the upright mast on the bike rack. If that distance...
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• 2 inch Hitch for 2008 Kia Sedona and 1-1/4 inch Hitch Adapter for It
  For a Class III hitch that fits your 2008 Kia Sedona we have the Draw Tite part # 75421 which would be a great option. Then to convert the hitch to a 1-1/4 inch hitch you'd just want the part # MT70033 and you'd be set.
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver and Towing Components For 2005 Chrysler Town And Country
  For your 2005 Chrysler Town and Country without stow and go, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # C13362. This will give you an easy to install hitch with a 2 inch opening for your accessories. Since you will eventually be towing with this van, I recommend the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118300 that will connect to factory plugs behind your tail lights. For a ball mount, I recommend the B&W Tow &...
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• Front Hitch for 2019 Toyota Tacoma for Using Hitch Bike Rack
  The MaxxTow Hitch Adapter # MT70033 will fit your 2-inch hitch receiver and provide a 1-1/4-inch opening to accept the Yakima HoldUp 2 Bike Rack # Y02445 which fits 1-1/4-inch hitches, however, Yakima specifically warns against using these adapters with their racks. Another option is a different hitch bike rack that provides enough clearance. You can refer to the linked article to see how to measure your hitch clearance to allow selection of a rack that will fit well. For example, the...
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• Hitch Pin/Lock Recommendation for MaxxTow Hitch Adapter MT70033
  Yes, the hitch pin part # PC3 will work to secure the hitch adapter part # MT70033 that you referenced. Your best option though would be the part # 63232 which has an anti-rattle device built into it as well as a hitch lock. I attached a review video for you to check out as well.
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• Trailer Hitch for a 2009 Lexus RX 350 and Bike Rack
  There are only Class III, 2 inch trailer hitches available for your 2009 Lexus RX 350 but not to worry because you can still use your 1-1/4 inch bike rack. You just need to also use a reducer sleeve with the hitch, # HT02. Or you could use # MT70033 but this style will reduce the tongue weight capacity of the trailer hitch by 50 percent. The trailer hitch I recommend is # 13530. It has a tongue weight capacity of 350 pounds so if you used adapter # MT70033 the tongue weight capacity will...
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• Recommended Reducer Sleeve for 2 Inch Trailer Hitch on a Touareg for 1-1/4 Inch Cargo Carrier
  The MaxxTow # MT70033 will reduce the capacity of your Touareg's hitch by 50 percent, because of this I would instead recommend the # HT02 which has a maximum tongue capacity of 300lbs. The # HT02 will use a 5/8 inch pin diameter to mount into your hitch. To lock this to your hitch you will want # e98880 or for a non-locking pin and clip # PC3. I have linked the above mentioned products to this page for your convenience.
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• Recommended Hitch Adapter to Extend and Reduce 2 Inch Receiver on Subaru Crosstrek
  For the 2 inch hitch receiver on your 2017 Subaru Crosstrek, I recommend looking at the MaxxTow Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter # MT70033. This adapter will slide right into your existing 2 inch receiver and provide a 1-1/4 inch receiver on the other end for use with compatible accessories. It also features an overall length of 11 inches and a 7 inch measurement from the hitch pin hole on your current trailer hitch to the hitch pin hole on the adapter. If you need a bit more extension,...
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