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

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• Recommended Adapter to Reduce 2 Inch Trailer Hitch to 1-1/4 Inch Receiver
  To reduce the receiver opening on your trailer hitch from 2 inches to 1-1/4 inches, I recommend the Brophy Hitch Reducer # HT02. This will simply insert into the hitch receiver on your vehicle to provide a smaller opening for 1-1/4 inch hitch mounted accessories. The great thing about this particular unit is that unlike similar adapters, the sleeve design does not reduce the tongue weight capacity of the trailer hitch. If you need a hitch pin and clip and you can use # PC3 I have attached...
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• Adapter Availability to Install a 1-1/4 inch Hitch Bike Rack in a 2 inch Hitch
  Depending on the bike rack and how it is designed to attach to the trailer hitch you could use the part # HT02 as it is the most universal option we have. This is basically a sleeve that will fit the 2 inch hitch and turn it into a 1-1/4 inch hitch. If your rack uses a standard hitch pin or a threaded hitch pin this should work well for you, but if it uses a different style of attachment like a tightening knob that pins the rack into the hitch this probably wouldn't work well.
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• How to Reduce the Size of the 2 inch Receiver on Your Vehicles Trailer Hitch
  Based on the picture that you sent in, it looks like the top part of the shank attaches to the bike rack and the bottom portion, the part you are holding, looks like it is 1-1/4 inches and inserts into your hitch. You can find the size of your shank by measuring two sides (outside width and height) - I will attach a help article. If this is the case, then we have a Hitch Reducer # HT02 that will reduce the size of your 2 inch hitch on your vehicle to a 1-1/4 inch hitch. Not only...
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• Anti-Rattle Device for Use with a 2 Inch to 1-1/4 Inch Trailer Hitch Reducer
  If you're using the Brophy 2 inch to 1-1/4 inch Hitch Reducer # HT02 you can use an anti-rattle through the 2 inch receiver and the reducer, like the Anti-Rattle Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2 Inch Hitches # 63232. If you want a device to be used through the other end of the reducer with the accessory that is connected then the Anti-Rattle Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 1-1/4 Inch Hitches # 63147 is what you'll need. Both items are a locking hitch pin as well as an anti-rattle device....
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• What Adapter is Needed to Carry Thule T2 Classic Bike Rack on 2012 Toyota Tacoma 2 Inch Receiver
  In order to carry your Thule T2 Classic Platform # TH9045 on your 2012 Toyota Tacoma with a 2 inch receiver opening the Brophy Hitch Reducer # HT02 will do the trick. With this reducer, you can, like you want, put the adapter in the receiver and insert the pin for the 2 inch receiver to hold the adapter in place and leave it like that. When you want to use your T2 bike rack, you simply insert your bike rack shank into the adapter and use the snug tight pin in the designated hole.
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• Recommended Hitch Reducer and Lock for Thule Bike Rack
  Starting with the hitch adapter for the 2 inch hitch receiver on your vehicle, I actually recommend going with the Brophy Hitch Reducer # HT02 instead of the Tow Ready # 80300 that you referenced. The reason for this is that the Tow Ready adapter, when in use, is going to reduce the tongue weight capacity of your trailer hitch by 50%. Depending on the weight of your bike rack and bikes, this option may result in you overloading the capacity of the trailer hitch. For example, if the hitch...
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• Is Adapter Available To Use Thule T2 Classic With 1-1/4 inch Shank In 2-inch Trailer Hitch Receiver
  I called my contact at Thule and they said there is no adapter available for your T2 Classic bike carrier. I asked about replacing the stinger for a 2-inch and they said that is not available for the T2 either. I wish I had better news but unfortunately there is not anything available to fit the T2 to a 2-inch receiver. We do have adapters that will fit a 2-inch receiver and have a 1-1/4 inch receiver on the other end but Thule has not tested the adapters and you may risk voiding the...
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• How to Calculate Tongue Weight Capacity Reduction When Using A Hitch Extender On Toyota Rav 4
  A hitch extender will reduce the tongue weight capacity of the hitch and the vehicle by 50 percent. You must abide by the capacities of the lowest rated component. For example if the tongue weight capacity of the hitch is 200 pounds, but the tongue weight capacity of the vehicle is 150 pounds, you must abide by 150. If you use a hitch extension, then your new tongue weight capacity is 75 pounds. Since a hitch is bolted to the vehicle and essentially becomes part of the vehicle, it does...
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• Why are There Two Different Size Holes on the Draw-Tite Class III Hitch for 2009 Honda CR-V
  The Draw-Tite Class III Trailer Hitch, # 75547, that you have on your 2009 Honda CR-V will use the 5/8 inch hole to secure hitch mounted accessories or ball mounts to the trailer hitch. The smaller hole is designed for the J-Pin Stabilization Pin, # 63201, and is not intended to be a hitch pin hole. If you have a hitch mounted accessory with a 1/2 inch hole, then it is probably intended to be used with a 1-1/4 inch trailer hitch receiver, rather than a 2 inch receiver. If this is the...
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• Hitch Adapter Recommendation to Convert a 2 inch Hitch to 1-1/4 for Bike Rack Install
  Sounds like you are looking for an adapter like the part # HT02 which will convert your 2 inch hitch to a 1-1/4 inch hitch so that you can use your current bike rack in a 2 inch hitch.
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• Recommended Adapter For Thule T2 Bike Carrier With 1-1/4 Inch Shank For 2 Inch Trailer Receiver
  Thule does not offer a flush mount sleeve for the # TH9045 bike shank so that it fits a 2 inch receiver opening. Some of the bike carriers we offer have an adapter sleeve that allows you to use the bike rack on both 1-1/4 inch and 2 inch receivers. The TH9045 is not one of them. The # HT02 adapter sleeve is the shortest adapter we offer to get the fit you are looking for. You would need an additional locking hitch pin to make sure the rack is secured to the vehicle. The locking...
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• Can 2011 Ford Escape Tow 3,300 lb Trailer without Weight Distribution
  You can't use a weight distribution system on a vehicle that has a 1-1/4 inch hitch. Adapters do not allow this to happen either as they typically lower capacity of the hitch. Since the trailer you plan to tow is below the weight capacity of the vehicle you'd just need to tow it with a standard ball mount. A better option would be suspension enhancement for your 2011 Ford Escape like the Timbren kit part # TFRESC which will reduce the sag you have in the rear suspension when towing.
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• Hitch Reducer Sleeve to Allow Use of 2-Inch Weight Distribution Shank in 2-1/2-Inch Hitch Receiver
  To convert your truck's 2-1/2-inch Class V hitch to a 2-inch opening for use with a 2-inch weight distribution shank you can use Reese part # 58102. This reducer sleeve is fully compatible with weight distribution systems and other 2-inch hitch-mounted accessories. You can click on the two linked videos for more information. You will also want to check your hitch's safety ticker to confirm it is rated for use with weight distribution.
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• Hitch Reducer Recommendation for 2 inch Hitch to Convert to 1-1/4 inch Hitch
  I wish we carried the brand of bike rack that you have but since we do not we can't get you the model specific 2 inch hitch sleeve adapter you are in need of. Instead the best option we is the part # HT02 which is a standard 2 inch to 1-1/4 inch hitch reducer that works for most applications.
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• How to Fit Yakima Dr. Tray Bike Rack With 1-1/4" Shank Into 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver
  I have a much easier solution for you than making the type of modification you were asking about. Instead of doing that, you can simply add the Brophy Hitch Reducer # HT02, which will turn the 2" receiver on your 2018 Nissan Rogue into a 1-1/4" receiver and will allow you to install your Yakima Dr.Tray # Y02474 with a 1-1/4" shank. I have added a link to a video review of this adapter for you to take a look at.
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• Will Hitch Lock from SportRack Evader Fit the Brophy Hitch Reducer and Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch
  The hitch lock for the SportRack Evader Bike Rack, # A30404XT, will work with the Brophy Hitch Reducer, # HT02, and the Draw-Tite Class III Trailer Hitch, # 75673. I pulled these parts and assembled them together for you (see photos). The SportRack Evader bike rack comes with a 2 inch adapter. You should not need the Brophy hitch reducer. If you lost the 2 inch sleeve for this bike rack, then I recommend purchasing a replacement sleeve, # 05001300000, rather that using a separate hitch...
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• 2 inch to 1-1/4 inch Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter for Use with a Cargo Carrier
  We do offer an adapter that will take your 2 inch hitch receiver down to the 1-1/4 inch receiver size, to accept your cargo carrier. It is the Hitch Adapter 2 to 1-1/4 Trailer Hitch Receiver, part # HT02.
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• Are Two Anti-Rattle Devices Needed When Using Brophy Reducer Sleeve on 2 Inch Hitch
  In order to reduce movement with both the Hitch Reducer's # HT02 connection with the 2 inch receiver on your Subaru Outback and the cargo carrier's connection to the reducer sleeve, using two different anti-rattle devices will indeed be your best option. I recommend using the Let's Go Anti-Rattle Receiver Lock # 63232 for the 2 inch receiver on your vehicle and the Anti-Rattle Receiver Lock # 63147 for the reducer sleeve's receiver. These anti-rattle devices use a block and spring to...
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• Would a 1-1/4 or a 2 Inch Hitch be Better for a 2010 Subaru Outback Wagon
  A 2 inch hitch is going to allow more flexibility down the line which is why we always recommend using one when available for a particular vehicle. If there is a chance that you may want to use a cargo carrier or get a new bike rack in the future, I would definitely go with a 2 inch receiver and get a reducer sleeve like part # HT02.
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• Anti-Rattle Device Recommendation with Hitch Reducer HT02
  The problem with hitch reducers is that they add additional movement in the hitch because there is play between the hitch, reducer, and the accesory. The recommended anti-rattle device with this is the part # 63232. This takes out that play and makes it much tighter.
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• How to Convert a T2 Bike Rack for 1-1/4 inch Hitch to 2 inch Hitch
  You can convert your Thule T2 Bike Rack part # TH9044 to basically be a TH9045 by simply replacing the shank and backbone assembly of your current rack with a # 753-3709. I spoke to my contact at Thule and she said that this is the only way to accomplish this. I asked about the use of a sleeve adapter like part # HT02 and she said she was aware that they work for some customers, but since they haven't tested it they can't say for certain if it would be safe.
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• Hitch Reducer Needed for 2-Bike Thule 515-0109 Bike Rack with 1-1/4" Shank to Fit 2" Hitch Receiver
  For your 2-Bike Thule 515-0109 bike rack with a 1-1/4" shank I recommend using the Brophy Hitch Reducer # HT02. It will reduce your 2" hitch receiver to a 1-1/4" opening that will be compatible with your bike rack. If you have a lock for your bike rack then you may also be interested in purchasing the Let's Go Aero Anti-Rattle Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock # 63232. This will give you a locking hitch pin for the reducer that will also help to stabilize it and reduce any movement.
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• Recommended Hitch Reducer to Reduce 2 inch Receiver Opening to 1-1/4 Inches
  For a hitch reducer that will reduce your 2 inch trailer hitch receiver to 1-1/4 inches, I recommend the Brophy Hitch Reducer # HT02. The great thing about this product is that because of its design, it will not reduce the tongue weight capacity of your hitch like other adapters will. Once installed, you will be able to use your 1-1/4 inch hitch accessories with your 2 inch trailer hitch. I have attached a video demonstration of this product for you to check out.
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• Using Hitch Reducer # HT02 to Use Thule Parkway # TH958 in 2 Inch Receiver
  To use your existing Thule Parkway bike rack in a 2 inch hitch, rather than replacing the shank assembly of your rack, I'd recommend using a reducer sleeve like part # HT02. The sleeve would be installed into your existing 2 inch receiver, and the bike rack installed into the sleeve. You can secure the bike rack to the sleeve by using the hitch bolt that came with the rack.
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• Adapter Recommendation for Converting 2 inch Hitch to 1-1/4 inch for Bike Rack
  For an adapter to convert your 2 inch hitch to a 1-1/4 inch hitch the part # HT02 would work great. I attached a review video for you to check out as well.
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• How to Fit the Hollywood Roadrunner Bike Rack On a 2
  The best way to carry your Hollywood Racks Roadrunner 4 Bike Rack # HR400, would be to get a 2" to 1-1/4" Adapter # HT02 which will allow you to carry your bike rack on a 2" hitch. Some hitch adapters will reduce your hitch tongue weight capacity by 50 percent, however, his adapter will not reduce the tongue weight capacity in half because it does not extend very far from the face of the receiver. The maximum tongue weight of the receiver is 300 lbs, however your bike rack can only...
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• Hitch Adapter Recommendation to Convert 1-1/4 in Hitch to 2 inch Hitch
  The Hitch Adapter part # HT02 that you referenced is actually designed to go the opposite direction you would need. It is designed to fit 2 inch hitches and reduce them down to 1-1/4 inch hitches. Instead you would want the # HTAD. This product will take your 1-1/4 inch hitch and allow a 2 inch hitch accessory to be used. This will cut your hitch tongue weight capacity in half though as that is the nature of these adapters. I attached an FAQ article on them for you to check out as well.
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• Fitting a 1-1/4 inch Thule Parkway to a 2 Inch Trailer Hitch Receiver
  I have a solution for you, but there's not a Thule branded way to fit your Thule 1-1/4 inch Parkway to the larger hitch. You can use a Brophy Hitch Reducer, part # HT02 in order to adapt your 2 inch hitch to work with smaller 1-1/4 inch accessories. Keep in mind this will add about three additional inches to the rear of your vehicle.
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• Recommeded Hitch Reducer For 2
  I recommend the Brophy Hitch Reducer 2" to 1-1/4" Trailer Hitch Receiver # HT02. This adapter has a simple universal design that will fit your bike rack.
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• Recommended Dual Purpose Receiver Tube Adapter For Towing And A Bike Rack
  We have a dual hitch receiver that may be just what you are looking for. It is the MaxxTow Dual Hitch Extender, part # MT70070. This adapter can be used in the hitch receiver on your truck and it has two 2 inch receivers. The bottom receiver can be used for towing and the top receiver can be used for accessories like a bike rack you mentioned. Since the top receiver is a 2 inch also, you will need to use a hitch reducer like part # HT02. This reducer measures 7 inches and moves the...
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