Brophy Hitch Reducer and Extender - 2-1/2" to 2" Trailer Hitch - 7" Long

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• Hitch Adapter Or Extension Compatible With Weight Distribution System
  
• The use of an extension like the Brophy Hitch Reducer and Extender - 2-1/2" to 2" Trailer Hitch - 6" Long # HR26 will not work with a weight distribution system. The use of an adapter like this reduces the tongue weight by 1/3 to 1/2 depending on the actual extender and is not intended for use with weight distribution. If you just need the reducer for your system, I recommend the Curt Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeve - 2-1/2" to 2" # C45405 which will make things compatible as long as you...
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• Using Anti-Rattle Devices with a 2-1/2 to 2 Inch Hitch Reducer and Extender
  
• Brophy Hitch Reducer and Extender - 2-1/2" to 2" Trailer Hitch - 6" Long Item # HR26 is at a fixed length no matter if you are strictly reducing or are also extending. It only has the 2 sets of pin holes; one set to pin the adapter into the hitch and one set for the accessory in the end of the adapter. The issue with using adapters is that they create an additional point of potential movement which amplifies the sloppiness. You can reduce that but you would need to use 2 anti-rattle...
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• Recommended Hitch Extender For 2-1/2 Inch Trailer Hitch Receiver 7 Inches Long
  
• We don't have a 7 inch extension for your 2-1/2 inch hitch receiver. The closest we have is the Brophy Hitch Reducer and Extender - 2-1/2" to 2" Trailer Hitch - 6" Long # HR26. Since that is a reducer and an inch shorter, it most likely isn't what you need. We have 2-1/2 to 2-1/2 inch extensions, but they are 24 inches long like # C45048. My recommendation is to get the Reese Combo Bar 18" with 2-1/2" Trailer Hitch Receiver # 11029 which is unfinished and can be cut to size and...
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• How to Use the Thule T2 Bike Rack with a 2-1/2 Inch Trailer Hitch
  
• You are on the right track. The only way we have that will allow you to use the Thule T2 Classic 2 Bike Platform Rack part # TH9044 with the 2.5" receiver tube opening on your truck would be with adapter. For this, I recommend the Brophy Hitch Reducer and Extender part # HR26. This adapter offers both a reducer from 2.5" to 2" and an extension of 7" from the center of each hitch pin hole. This 7" extension will have more than enough room for the shank of the T2 to securely rest inside....
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• Hitch Extender for 10,000 lb Travel Trailer Compatibility
  
• I wish you would have asked this question prior to your purchase of the Curt Extender # C45791, because this extender will not work for your application. It is rated for the 3,500 lb total trailer weight towing capacity and because it is an adapter will also decrease your tongue weight rating of your trailer hitch by 50%. Instead, you may want to consider the Brophy Ball Mount for 2" Hitch # BH20. This ball mount is capable of towing 10,000 lbs and has a measurement of 13-1/4 inches...
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• Hitch Extender Needed That is at Least 8 inches Long and Rated for 8,000 lbs
  
• The shortest hitch extender that we have which is compatible with a 2-1/2 inch receiver on your tow vehicle is the Hitch Box Extension and Reducer # RP45292. It has an adjustable length of 24" - 34", reduces the receiver to a 2" x 2" opening, and is rated for 8,000 lbs when used with a Weight Distribution system. Your only other option would be the Brophy Hitch Reducer and Extender # HR26 which is rated for 10,000 lbs with a Weight Distribution system, but it is only 7 inches long.
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• Compatibility of 2-1/2 Inch Trailer Hitch Receiver with Hitch Mounted Bike Rack
  
• The Yakima Dr.Tray 2 Bike Platform Rack - 2" Hitches - Tilting - Aluminum # Y02473 is a great bike rack with some excellent features. For this rack, you don't want to use the factory adapter sleeve, but rather you would use the Brophy Hitch Reducer and Extender - 2-1/2" to 2" Trailer Hitch - 7" Long # HR26. The adapter extension would be necessary because the factory sleeve would not allow the pin and the anti-rattle and lock mechanism of the bike rack to work properly. This is an...
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• 2-1/2 to 2 Inch Adapter Sleeve or 2-1/2 Inch Shank for Husky Weight Distribution and 2015 Ford F-350
  
• Brophy adapter # HR26 isn't a sleeve but it is rated for use with weight distribution up to 10,000 pounds gross trailer weight. If your loaded trailer is right at 10K though this isn't an ideal solution. Another option is to use a shank that is designed to fit directly in a 2-1/2 inch receiver. Provided that your existing shank has the head mounting holes spaced 1-1/4 inches apart on center and the holes are 3/4 inches in diameter you can use # C17131 or MOST of the others in the link below.
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• Recommended Bike Rack Adapter for 2-1/2 Inch Trailer Hitch Receiver
  
• The Yakima DoubleDown Ace 4 Bike Carrier # Y02451 will work with your 2-1/2 inch factory receiver on your 2016 Chevy Silverado 2500HD when using the Adapter Sleeve for Fastway and Diversi-Tech 2" Locking Ball Mounts to 2-1/2" Receivers # DTADP25-SS or another reducer that has a second pin hole. Because the Yakima hitch uses an internal pin locking mechanism, there is no way to secure the sleeve in the receiver using a basic sleeve with only one hole. Another option is to use the Brophy...
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• Recommended Options for 2-1/2 Inch Hitch Ball Mount and Rock Tamers Mud Flaps
  
• The Curt # C45456 has a length of 8-1/2" from center of hitch pin hole to center of ball hole. To allow you to us the Rock Tamers you have, I recommend the Gen-Y Tri-Ball Mount for 2-1/2" Hitches # 325-GH-064 which has a 9 inch center to center measurement but has a different shape to allow for the better fit. I don't know if your Rocktamers will fit with the extra 1/2 inch with the different shape or not, but wanted you to have all your options. The Brophy Hitch Reducer and Extender...
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• Can Brophy 2-1/2 to 2 Inch Hitch Reducer and Extender be Used with Weight Distribution
  
• Brophy hitch extender and reducer # HR26 is indeed rated for use with weight distribution. When used with weight distribution this reducer is rated for 10,000 pounds gross trailer weight and 1,000 pounds tongue weight. However, the use of this extender reduces the tongue weight capacity of the hitch by 1/3. So for example if your trailer hitch tongue weight capacity is 1,000 pounds it would be reduced to 667 pounds when using the extension. The other option is to use a 2-1/2 inch...
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• Does Brophy 2-1/2 to 2 Inch Hitch Reducer/Extender have Enough Depth for Thule T2 Pro Shank
  
• Yes, the Brophy Hitch Reducer and Extender # HR26 has more than enough depth from the face of the receiver to the pin hole for the 1-1/2 inch requirement of your Thule bike rack.
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• Needing a Hitch Reducer From 2-1/2 Inch to 2 Inch Hitch and Extend at Least 4 Inches
  
• The Brophy Hitch Reducer and Extender, # HR26, will reduce from 2-1/2 to 2 inch hitch opening and has a 6 inch extension. The Brophy hitch reducer and extender is the closet product to a 4 inch extension that we offer. Note: Using a hitch extension will decrease your hitches weight capacity by 1/3.
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• Hitch Extension Recommendation for 2-1/2 inch Hitch
  
• The closest adapter we have to what you need is the Curt hitch adapter part # C45048. This fits a 2-1/2 inch hitch and provides a 2 inch hitch opening but it's minimum length is 24 inches. The only other pre-drilled option is the part # HR26.
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• Is the Curt 5-Bike Rack Easy to Remove and Install
  
• The Curt Premium 5-Bike Rack # C18065 is not difficult to install and remove but it will take more time than other 5-bike racks. The reason for this is it uses a threaded anti-wobble hitch pin to lock inside your hitch that needs to be screwed in and unscrewed to install and remove the rack. If you do want to save some time and effort the better option is the Yakima RidgeBack 5-Bike Rack # Y02459, with the trade-off for the convenience the RidgeBack offers being a larger price tag. The...
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• Hitch Extender to Tow a Trailer for 2011 Ford F-450 with 2017 Mammoth Camper in Bed
  
• You might not need a hitch extender. It is possible that a long ball mount will have the length needed to provide clearance for towing the trailer. Ball mount # 80232 measures 16 inches from the center of the pin hole to the center of the ball hole. It is rated for 6,000 pounds gross trailer weight and it has a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop. It fits a 2 inch trailer hitch receiver so if you have the factory 2-1/2 inch receiver you would also need to use a reducer sleeve such as # C45405. A...
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• Recommended Towing Setup for 2005 Ford F-350 Transporting a Truck Camper and 30ft Boat Trailer
  
• You might not need a hitch extender or weight distribution. It is possible that a long ball mount will have the length needed to provide clearance for towing the trailer. Ball mount # 40331 measures 9-1/4 inches from the center of the pin hole to the center of the ball hole. It is rated for 16,000 pounds gross trailer weight and it has a 3 inch rise or 4 inch drop. Another ball mount to consider is the MaxxTow # MT70197. This ball mount will provide you 13 inches from center of hitch...
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• Hitch Extender to Tow a Trailer with a 2005 GMC Sierra 2500 with Truck Bed Camper
  
• First you will need to determine if the trailer hitch on your 2005 GMC Sierra 2500 is a 2 inch or 2-1/2 inch. Just measure the opening width to determine the size. I am assuming that the tailgate is down and/or the camper overhangs the back of the truck thus the need for an extension. I recommend an extension that is long enough to where the face of the receiver is flush with or a few inches recessed under the rear most part of the truck or camper, whichever extends out the furthest. If...
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• Availability of Hitch Extender/Reducer for Class V Hitch on 2014 Dodge 2500
  
• The # 2852 Combo Bar you referenced is meant to be a fabrication part for somebody who's fabricating their own hitch. The outside dimension of the combo bar would actually be a bit larger than 2-1/2 by 2-1/2 inches, so it wouldn't fit in your receiver. If a 12 inch extension/reducer would work for you, use the # HR26. If you were wanting something longer than that, use the Reese Hitch Box Extension/Reducer, part # RP45292. The extension can be cut down to 24 inches, and is usually used...
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• Can the Brophy Hitch Reducer and Extender Part HR26 Be Used With a Weight Distribution System
  
• Yes, the Brophy Hitch Reducer and Extender part # HR26 can be used with a weight distribution system but you will be limited to 10,000 lbs or 1/3 of your trailer hitch's weight capacity, whichever is lower. This adapter will provide you with a 7" extension from the hitch pin hole on your trailer hitch.There should be a sticker on your trailer hitch which lists the weight capacity.
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• 12 inch Long Hitch Tube Recommendation that has a 2 inch Opening
  
• The Brophy Hitch Reducer # HR26 has a tongue weight capacity of 500 lbs. I have a better solution for you since this was not designed for welding to a bumper. For a product that is very similar that is designed to be welded and used as a hitch opening check out the Combo Bar 12" with 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver # E-11. This is also 12 inches long. Check out the review video I attached as well. When installed on your bumper it will have the same capacity as the bumper as long as it is welded...
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• Is 2-1/2 inch Hitch Adapter Needed to Connect Mudflaps to HR26
  
• You are going to need the # A81008. We checked with Access and when we described your setup they said you would need the adapter with the # HR26.
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• Recommended Curt Bike Rack for 2 Cruiser Bikes On Truck with 2-1/2 Inch Trailer Hitch
  
• The Curt Premium 3 Bike Rack for 2" Hitches #C18063 and the Curt 2 Bike Rack for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting # C18029 are rated similarly for each bike being up to 45 lbs. Because you have a 2-1/2 inch trailer hitch receiver on your Sierra 2500 which is factory size, I recommend using the 3 Bike option due to the larger shank size. To make this compatible the sleeve you were given with the hitch will not work. You will instead need to use a hitch reducer that has an extender like...
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• 2-1/2 inch Hitch Extension Recommendation for 550 lbs of Trailer Tongue Weight
  
• Your truck would be fine without using the weight distribution system, but the # HR26 would not as it needs the WD system when the tongue weight is over 500 lbs. If you used the Reese Titan part # RP45292 in the 24 inch length it would have a tongue weight capacity of 600 lbs which would be enough for you setup.
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• Is Ball Mount Adapter # A81008 Needed to Install Rockstar Mudflaps While Using Brophy Reducer # HR26
  
• To use the Rockstar Mudflaps on the # HR26 reducer you will need to use the Ball Mount Adapter # A81008 if you do not have a 2 inch ball mount installed as well. If you have a ball mount in the adapter then the mud flaps can be installed on it. If you're using the reducer as a location to install the mud flaps then the # A81008 is needed. Another option instead of the # HR26 is to install a 2-1/2 inch ball mount with a long shank like # 45291.
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• Hitch Reducer and Heavy Duty Hitch Lock for 2019 F250
  
• The Brophy Hitch Reducer # HR26 is a fine choice to fit to your Thule T2 Pro XTB # TH9034XT. The Thule should have come with a locking hitch pin for the 2" end of the reducer so a great choice for securely locking 2 1/2 inch hitch pin would be the BOLT Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock Item # BL7023585. At 5/8 inch diameter it's great for Class 3-5 hitches and I contacted Bolt who confirmed this key is compatible through 2019 Ford F-250 models with side cut key patterns. This means one less...
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• Availability of 12 inch Hitch Extender for 2015 Ram 3500 for Towing 5,200 lb Horse Trailer
  
• Hitch extenders typically cut the capacity of the hitch they are used on in half. However, if you have a 2-1/2 inch hitch installed the part # HR26 would be perfect as it is right at 12 inches. The good news is that with a 2-1/2 inch hitch the extenders only cut the capacity by 25 percent instead. If you have a 2 inch hitch on your truck you instead would want the part # MT70024. Your truck should have a very high capacity hitch installed on it and reducing it by 25 or 50 percent...
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• Hitch Extender Options for 2016 Chevy Silverado 2500HD with 2-1/2 inch Hitch
  
• We have hitch extenders like the part # HR26 which will extend a 2-1/2 inch hitch 7 inches and will reduce it down to a 2 inch hitch. The next size longer than that would be the # C45048 which is good for between 24 to 34 inches. It basically shows up as 34 inches and allows you to trim it down to 24 inches if needed.
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• Can Brophy Hitch Extender # HR26 be Used with Weight Distribution
  
• The Brophy hitch extender part # HR26 that you referenced will give you an addtional 12 inches of hitch extension and can be used with weight distribution. It has a rating of 10,000 lbs of trailer weight when used with a weight distribution system but it also cuts the capacity of your vehicle's hitch by 1/3 due to the additional length.
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• Looking for a Reducer or Extender to Help Install Bike Rack on Vehicle
  
• The Brophy Hitch Reducer and Extender, # HR26, front hole measures 2-1/2 inches to the front edge of the adapter. I also recommend a pin lock for both the reducer and bike rack that you want to use. The DeadBolt Trailer Hitch receiver Lock, # RH5-XL, will fit both 2-1/2 and 2 inch receiver openings and will provide extra security to your hitch accessory. I have linked some information for you to view that can help you in deciding what hich sleeve or extender you might need.
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