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

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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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• 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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• 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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• 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 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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• 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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• 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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• Hitch Extender to Prevent Trailer Jackknifing When Backing
  If you're backing into tight spots where the trailer is almost jackknifed, the best thing to do would be to remove the spring bars from your weight distribution system before backing. Everything should work fine at that point. The # HR26 extender actually reduces the hitch opening to a 2 inch, which wouldn't work for you.
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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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• Availability of 7 inch Hitch Extension with 10,000 lb Capacity
  We have one solution that will work well, but you'll need to have a 2-1/2 inch hitch installed on your tow vehicle. The Brophy hitch extender part # HR26 is a 7 inch extension with a capacity of 10,000 lbs so it would work well.
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• Will Brophy Hitch Reducer and Extender # HR26 Fit into Factory Hitch on 2013 Ford F250 Superduty
  The Brophy Hitch Reducer and Extender # HR26 fits all standard 2-1/2-inch hitch receivers and provides a smaller 2-inch receiver opening. Some Ford OEM hitches in the 2010 - 2013 model year range did have hitch tubes with slightly radiused inside corners that could bind with some standard aftermarket accessories. The solution in such cases is to carefully sand off the powder coat on such items at the corners, being careful not to remove any metal or cause high heat build-up that could...
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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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• Dimensions Of Brophy Hitch Reducer and Extender HR26
  I went out the warehouse and measured Brophy Hitch Reducer and Extender - 2-1/2" to 2" Trailer Hitch part # HR26 and it measures 2-1/2" from the center of the front hole to the front end of the receiver. It also measures 2-1/2" from the center of the back hole to the end of the extension. The distance from the center of front hole to the center of the back hole is 7" and the overall length is 12". I have attached a diagram for your reference.
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• Determining if 7" Extender Can Be Used with Long Shank Ball Mount for 10,000 Pound Trailer
  There are a couple of important things to keep in mind when determining if you will be able to safely tow your trailer using the Brophy Hitch Reducer and Extender # HR26 The first is that when using the adapter the capacities on your trailer hitch will be reduced by one third. This is actually fairly generous as most other similar options reduce these capacities by a full 50 percent. This just means if your trailer hitch has a 12,000 pound towing weight capacity and a 1,200 pound tongue...
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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 Trailer Hitch receiver Lock, # e98881, 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 hitch sleeve or extender you might need.
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• Distance Between Hitch Pin Holes on Brophy Hitch Reducer and Extender HR26
  On the Brophy Hitch Adapter # HR26 the distance between the two hitch pin holes is 7-inches, from hole center to hole center. Overall length end to end is 12-inches. Please note that using this extension will reduce your hitch's weight capacity by one third. This reduction in capacity is a result of the actual hitch load being moved further away from the receiver tube, which causes it to exert more leverage on the hitch.
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• Availability of Longer Weight Distribution Shank so Tailgate Can Fully Open
  Using the # HR26 with a weight distribution kit isn't recommended because the extender will lower the hitch tongue weight capacity by one third, so I wouldn't advise using an extender. A weight distribution system exerts huge amounts of leverage to raise the front and lower the front of the tow vehicle. An extender would provide a weak link in the chain that could lead to an unsafe situation. You didn't mention how much additional length you need or the specific drop you needed, but...
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• Solution for Needing to Carry a Cargo Carrier and Use Hitch Extender
  It is not recommended to use more than one hitch adapter at any given time. One hitch adapter ends up cutting the capacity of the hitch it's used in by 50 percent due to added leverage and movement. A better option for a cargo carrier solution would be the Stromberg Carlson Bike Bunk Carrier part # CC-255 which attaches to the a-frame rails of the trailer and gives you a platform carrier you can carry above the trailer. I attached a review video for this carrier for you to check out as well.
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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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• Will 2-1/2 inch Hitch Extender Cut Capacity When Towing Trailer
  Hitch extenders/adapter cut the capacity of the hitch they are installed in by 50 percent due to the added leverage and movement. So we have hitch extenders like the part # HR26 that fit a 2-1/2 inch hitch you have to make sure the diminished capacity won't be an issue by verifying the capacity of the trailer and hitch.
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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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