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• Tongue Weight Capacity When Using Brophy Hitch Reducer and Extender
  Using the Brophy Hitch Reducer and Extender # HR26 will drop that 1,200 down to this extenders max tongue weight with WDH of 1,000 lbs. The other thing you have to keep in mind is the reduction in hitch capacity since you're using an extender. This particular extender will reduce your hitch capacity by 1/3. More than likely this won't be an issue but if you can't afford to lose capacity you'll have to go a different route. There are no extended WDH shanks for a 2-1/2" hitch so you would...
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• Best Trailer Hitch For 2005 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Pulling Two Horse Bumper Pull Trailer
  Hey Mary, thanks for reaching out. We do have a hitch for your 2005 Chevy 2500 HD that is up to the task. Here is what I recommend: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V Commercial Duty - 2-1/2" # C15703 This is the strongest hitch available for your truck. It has a 18,000 lb towing capacity and 2,700 lb tongue weight rating. It'll fit both the 6-1/2' bed and 8' bed models of the 2005 Chevy 2500. A few things to keep in mind. Installation will require drilling into the...
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• High Low Adapter For Dirt Bike Carrier
  Hi Chris, that’s a great question and I’m glad you’re checking before loading that bike up. With the Roadmaster adapter part # RO24FR being rated at 400 lbs tongue weight, you’d be right at its limit with your bike and carrier, and once you factor in real world movement from the road, that doesn’t leave much safety margin. Plus, Roadmaster does not recommend these for anything other than flat towing. A better option here would be the Patriot Hitches adjustable adapter part # PH48PR, since...
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• Recommended Reducer Sleeve to Use a 2" Weight Distribution Shank on a 2-1/2" Hitch
  No, not at all Brad. The B&W Heavy-Duty Trailer Hitch item # BWHDRH25602 is a solid reliable hitch. It is confirmed to fit a 2022 Ford F-250. I have a better solution for your problem though. I recommend using the Trailer Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeve item # e26YR instead of replacing your hitch or buying an expensive replacement shank for your weight distribution system. The Reducer Sleeve item # e26YR is going to slide into your 2-1/2" receiver and make it compatible with 2" shanks....
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• What is the Weight Rating for the Kuat Magnetic Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeve - 2-1/2" to 2" Hitch?
  Hello Eric, The Kuat Magnetic Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeve - 2-1/2" to 2" Hitch - 6-1/4" Long # KU93VR doesn't have a set weight rating, it would definitely be able to handle the Moto Hitch Rack with your dirt bike no problem! It is just steel inside of steel to make the square a little smaller, so none of them really have a weight rating. You could really go with any reducer, if you wanted to save a couple of bucks you could go with our Trailer Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeve - 2-1/2"...
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• Does Meyer Base Line 400 Motorized Salt and Sand Spreader Install on Trailer Hitch
  Hey Ryan! Yes, the Meyer Base Line 400 Motorized Salt and Sand Spreader # ME26FR is designed to fit a 2" receiver. If you have a 2-1/2" or 3" receiver you can use a reducer like # e26YR or # e33YR. You will also need to run the wire for the controller up to the cab for installation.
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• Can Reducer Sleeve Be Used With Blue Ox SwayPro
  You definitely don't want to use the Curt since your 2023 Jayco Jay Flight 280RKS weighs 6,495 lbs with nothing in it. With that kind of rating on it I'm guessing you got a reducer and extension. Your typical reducer sleeve does not have a weight rating on it since it doesn't reduce hitch capacity. For example, our note on the Curt # C45405 states that the weight capacity is limited to the rated capacity of your hitch receiver. The same is true for the etrailer # e26YR. If you would rather...
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• Is it Safe To Use a 2-1/2 to 2 Inch Reducer Sleeve With a Weight Distribution Trailer Hitch?
  There is no problem using a 2-1/2" to 2" Receiver Reducer Sleeve # e26YR with a weight distribution hitch. This way you will not need to replace your Shank # C17132 unless you have a significantly taller receiver on your new 3/4 ton truck. The Hitch Receiver Immobilizer III # BX88312 will allow you to remove the additional rattle you will notice in the receiver by using the additional reducer sleeve with your weight distribution hitch.
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• What Is A Good Adapter To Go From My 2 1/2 Hitch To A 2 Inch?
  Hey Michael, Most of our adapters to go from a 2-1/2" hitch to a 2" are going to be what you see out there or most likely have. Typically what I recommend is going with the reducer sleeve # e26YR. That is going to go down to the 2" that you need. You can then pair that with the anti-rattle trailer hitch lock # SHP2040-XL. That is going to allow you to lock it, as well as offer an anti-rattle feature to reduce any play or movement with the adapter in place. Is the current adapter you...
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• Extension for 2024 Ford F-450 With Truck Camper Towing Boat Trailer
  Hey Shawn, I really like that boat! If you didn't already I recommend actually measuring to make sure a 36" extension is really what you need. At 36" the only thing that can handle that kind of tongue weight is the TorkLift SuperTruss Hitch Extension # TLE1536 which will require the SuperHitch Magnum # TL27CR . The # TLE1636 is limited to 720 lbs with a WDH so unless you can get your tongue weight down I'm sorry to say it isn't happening. If you can get away with a shorter extension the...
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• Weight Distribution System For A 2025 Ram 2500 Towing A 10K Airstream
  Hi Earl! I have a couple options for you, but I think the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control for 2-1/2" Hitch - 15K GTW, 1.5K TW # BLU54TR you were looking at is a bit overrated for your set up. It has a minimum tongue weight capacity of 1,000 pounds and weight distribution systems are not one of those "Bigger is better" kind of things. Too little won't end up doing anything and too much will lift the front of the trailer and rear of the vehicle, which can cause more issues....
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• Availability of 2-1/2" to 2-1/2" Hitch Extender for 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500
  Hi Daniel; all of the hitch extenders that fit a 2-1/2" hitch reduce the other end down to 2" and are either 7" long or significantly longer. I'm not 100% sure what your setup is now but you may be able to use an extra long ball mount like the Hidden Hitch Ball Mount # 80232. This measures 15-3/4" from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole with a gross towing weight of 6,000 lbs. You will also need # 63845 for a 2" or # 63847 for a 2-5/16" diameter ball and a reducer...
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• How do I Use the Super Truss 48" Extender with Torklift Super Hitch with 2 1/2" and 2" Receiver?
  Hello Melanie. The TorkLift SuperTruss Hitch Extension for SuperHitch Trailer Hitch Receivers - 48" Long # TLE1548 goes into (2) 2" receivers. You would need to use a sleeve like # e26YR to take your 2 1/2" receiver down to a 2".
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• Availability of 2-1/2 Inch Hitch Reducer With 11 Inch Extension
  The closest thing we have to an all in one reducer and hitch extender is the # e53YR you looked at which is too short. To get an 11" extension you can use a reducer sleeve like the # e26YR and then add an extender on top of it. If this is just for a bike rack you could use the # HE6000 which is adjustable out to 11". If you plan on using this for towing, the closest size would be the # e28YR which is a 13-13/16" extension. Keep in mind, the use of any extender will reduce your hitch capacity...
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• Replacement 2-1/2" Shank For Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System C17500
  Hi Josh! To get your Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System # C17500 working in your new Sierra 2500 (congrats!) without using a reducer sleeve, you will want something like the following part: Curt Weight Distribution Shank for 2-1/2" Hitches # C17131 This is just about identical to the shank that came with your weight distribution system, but it fits a 2-1/2" receiver. If you haven't had the chance to install your system on your new truck, I highly recommend it before going with...
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• Can the Swagman E-Spec Bike Rack Be Used in a 2" and 2.5" Hitch
  Yes, you can use the Swagman E-Spec Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes # S94FR in both a 2" hitch and a 2.5" hitch. The Swagman E-Spec Bike Rack # S94FR is already designed to be used in a 2" hitch, so you are good to go there. In order to use the E-Spec in a 2.5" hitch, you will need to use a hitch reducer sleeve. For a hitch reducer sleeve, I recommend the Trailer Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeve # e26YR. This reducer sleeve will allow you to use the E-Spec bike rack in your 2.5" hitch by...
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• Can Trailer Hitch Reducer Be Used For Towing on 2022 Ram 2500 Diesel
  It is perfectly acceptable to use a hitch reducer sleeve so you can use your ball mount on your 2022 Ram 2500. The Trailer Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeve - 2-1/2" to 2" # e26YR is a great choice for this. Also, unlike an adapter, this will not reduce the capacity of your hitch. If you want a lock to go with it that will fit the reducer sleeve as well as your 2-1/2" receiver you can use the etrailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" and 2-1/2" Hitches - Flush - 3-5/8" Span - Chrome # e98881.
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• Will The Yakima HoldUp Y02443 Work On A 2-1/2" Hitch With A 2" Adapter?
  Yes, it will. What kind of an adapter are you using? Keep in mind that if your adapter is also an extension, the tongue weight capacity of your hitch will be reduced by half. If you have a reducer sleeve such as part # e26YR then there are no such capacity reductions.
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• Is Fastway e2 Shank Compatible With Reducer Sleeve on 2019 Ford F-250
  You can use a reducer sleeve like the # e26YR on your F-250 receiver with the e2 shank. What you don't want to do is use a reducer and extender like the # e53YR you were looking at. The extender will reduce the capacity of your hitch by 50%.
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• Weight Distribution Hitch for a 2025 Winnebago Thrive 25 RLS
  Hi Nicholas, For your set up, I'd recommend using the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/4-Point Sway Control part # EQ37120ET for towing your 2025 Winnebago Thrive 25 RLS. The # EQ37120ET is rated for 800-1,200lbs of tongue weight, which should perfectly accommodate the 8,800lb GVWR that your trailer has and have some wiggle room in case you need to add extra weight to the trailer. It has clamp-on L-brackets that can be positioned 27"-32" back from the coupler and can be adjusted...
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