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

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• Can a 1-1/4 - 2 Adapter be Used to Safely Haul a Cargo Carrier with a 2015 Toyota Corolla
  The concept of a hitch adapter like the Brophy # HTAD is a good idea in theory but the problem with using one of those with a 1-1/4" hitch, like part # C11265 or # 24913 for your 2015 Toyota Corolla, is that it will reduce the weight capacity of your trailer hitch by 50%. Since those trailer hitches have a tongue weight rating of 200 lbs this means that the tongue weight will be reduced to 100 lbs. If you were to use all of this for the 24x60 Curt Cargo Carrier # C18153 you would only...
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• Availability of 1-1/4 hitch cover with American Flag
  The only trailer hitch cover that features a flag and is directly compatible with an 1-1/4 inch hitch receiver is our American Flag Trailer Hitch Cover, part # AUT2-FLAG-C. This premium hitch cover has a polished stainless steel base so you won't have to worry about rust or corrosion. To secure the hitch cover to your hitch, I recommend using a pin and clip # C21410 or a hitch lock like # 63147 which will not only prevent theft but also act as an anti-rattle device.
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• Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter for Class I Hitch to a 2 Inch Receiver
  You can use the hitch adapter # HTAD in your Class I trailer hitch. However, using an adapter will reduce the tongue weight capacity of the hitch by 50 percent. Most Class I hitches are rated for 200 pounds tongue weight or less. Using the adapter will reduce the tongue weight capacity to 100 pounds.
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• Adapter For Converting 2 inch Hitch Bike Rack to 1-1/4 inch
  Sounds like what you are looking for is a 2 inch to 1-1/4 inch hitch adapter like the Brophy part # HTAD based on what you mentioned although the dimensions mentioned may not match perfectly. This will fit the 1-1/4 inch hitch you have on your vehicle and give you a 2 inch opening for your bike rack to attach to. These two hitch sizes are the common ones vehicle have nowadays. Keep in mind that adapters like this cut the capacity of the hitch by 50 percent.
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• Can 1-1/4" - 2" Receiver Adapter be Used for Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack
  Thank you for all of the details. I spoke with my contact at Kuat about using an adapter like the Brophy # HTAD with the 2-Bike version of the Kuat NV 2.0 Platform Rack # NV22G-NA22G and she said that using an expanding adapter like that would void the warranty of the bike rack due to the extra play. If you are willing to accept the voided warranty then you could use the 2 bike version with your 2006 Honda Civic with the Curt Trailer Hitch # C11391 and the 4 bike version with your...
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• How to Pick Out a Ball Mount for a 1-1/4 inch Hitch
  It's hard to say for certain what hitch you have on your 2009 Subaru Forester, but it looks just like the Curt Class II hitch part # C12047 which happens to be a Class II hitch. You would want to stick with a Class II 1-1/4 inch ball mount as using an adapter will cut the capacity of the hitch in half. In order to determine what ball mount you would need you will want to check out the help article I attached that details how to pick out a ball mount so that your trailer is towed as...
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• 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch Trailer Hitch Adapter that Could Fit 2005 Subaru Outback Wagon
  Yes the 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch hitch adapter part # HTAD that you referenced does fit the Class II hitch you have installed on your 2005 Subaru Outback Wagon. You should note that using this adapter does cut the capacity of your hitch by 50 percent though. A better option would be a bike rack that fits both hitch sizes like the Hollywood Racks Trail Rider part # HR200Z.
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• Can an Adapter be Used to Carry a 2 Bike Rack in 1-1/4 Receiver on a Mazda CX-5
  I do have a solution for you to carry both of your bikes with your Mazda CX-5 but unfortunately an adapter like part # HTAD isn't the way that I recommend going. Not only does it cut the weight rating of your trailer hitch in half, it will also cause your bike rack to have more movement during travel. Since we don't carry Allen bike racks we don't have an adapter so instead I recommend changing out your bike rack for something like the Yakima HoldUp # Y02445 which fits a 1-1/4" receiver...
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• Can Bike Rack for 2 inch Hitch be Used in Draw Tite Class I Hitch # 24949
  The issue with hitch adapters is that they cut the capacity of the hitch they are installed in by 50 percent and add quite a bit of movement. They really aren't an ideal solution but the part # HTAD will work in a Class I hitch like the # 24949. You should note too that the weight of this adapter is 7 bls. So if you add up the weight of your bikes and the rack plus the adapter you are at 101 lbs which would be 1 lb over the reduced capacity of the hitch at 100 lbs. Your best solution...
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• What is the Best Extender for a Draw-Tite Hitch Installed on a 2017 Ford Fiesta ST?
  The Brophy Hitch Adapter, part # HTAD, is 7-1/4" long and adapts a 2" attachment to fit into a 1-1/4" reciever that will give a bit of extra length to your bike rack and additionally get you further away from the fascia when you install your bike rack. When you use any hitch adapter, your tongue weight (TW), or the downward force that your reciever can support, is cut by 50%. For example, Draw-Tite's Sportframe Trailer Hitch, part # 24961, has a tongue weight of 200lbs. With an...
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• Anti-Rattle Device Recommendations for 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch Hitch Adapter
  What you described is one of the downsides of using a hitch extender like the # HTAD. It adds a bunch of movement to the hitch. If the bike rack has a standard hollow shank with a non-threaded hitch pin you could use the part # 63232 for that portion of the setup and then for the 1-1/4 inch portion you could use the # RM-061-125. The best solution though would be to go with a bike rack that is designed to fit your hitch size so that you don't have to use the adapter. This would solve...
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• Availability of 2 inch to 1-1/4 inch Hitch Adapter for Kuat NV Bike Rack
  We have the 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch hitch adapter part # HTAD which is Class I hitch compatible. You should note that when you use an adapter like this you cut the tongue weight capacity of the hitch it is installed in by 50 percent.
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• Is it Safe to Use a Trailer Hitch Adapter # HTAD on a Class I Trailer Hitch on a 2010 Kia Soul
  It really depends on what you want to use the hitch for if you need an adapter. The trouble is that using an adapter like # HTAD or another adapter will reduce the tongue weight capacity of the hitch by 50 percent. The hitches for your 2010 Kia Soul are all class I hitches with a tongue weight capacity of 200 pounds. Using an adapter will cut that down to 100 pounds. If you are wanting to use a bike rack or cargo carrier, you will be limited to carrying just 2 bikes and the combined...
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• How To Select The Correct Hitch Receiver Adapter
  I contacted Thule and they informed me that # 515-0109 is not a part number nor could they tell me which bike rack that number corresponds to. If you could send me a picture of your bike rack, I may be able to offer an exact recommendation. In order to use a 2" shank on a Class I/II 1-1/4" trailer hitch receiver, you will want to use the Hitch Adapter 1-1/4" to 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver part # HTAD. To lock the receiver to the hitch, you will also need to use the Trailer Hitch Receiver...
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• Things to Consider When Using a Hitch Extender with a Hitch Bike Rack
  22-25 inches from the pin hole to the start of the upright portion of the bike rack is a good amount of distance, you might run into ground clearance issues with a bike rack sticking out that far when driving up drive ways or on dips in the road. When you use an adapter like this you cut the tongue weight capacity of the hitch in half as well. You will need to consider those two things before you use the # HTAD adapter on your 2015 Subaru Forester. Is there a reason you need to use an...
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• Can a 2 Inch Trailer Hitch Receiver be Installed on 2017 Subaru Impreza
  The available trailer hitches that are confirmed to fit the 2017 Subaru Impreza are all Class I hitches with a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. This is most likely because the Impreza is not designed to handle both the towing weight and tongue weight that a higher rated trailer hitch can provide. The tongue weight is the concern when using a hitch-mounted bike rack. Depending on the manufacturer of your bike rack, you may be able to use a hitch adapter like the Brophy # HTAD, which will...
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• Inside depth of the 2 Inch Portion of the Hitch Adapter 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch, item # HTAD
  The depth from the center of the hitch pin hole in the 2 inch receiver portion of the Hitch Adapter 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch, item # HTAD, is 3-3/8 inches.
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• Recommendation for Installing 2 Inch Hitch Cover on 1-1/4 Inch Hitch Receiver
  I recommend first verifying the receiver size on your vehicle, as a 1-1/2 inch hitch is very uncommon. We do not have any adapters available for this sized hitch receiver. If you actually have a 1-1/4 inch hitch receiver, you will just need to use an adapter like the Brophy # HTAD. This adapter will slide into your existing hitch receiver and provide a 2 inch receiver opening that you can use with your cover. We do also have a large selection of hitch covers that fit directly with...
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• Can the Shank of Brophy Hitch Adapter # HTAD Be Drilled Out from 1/2-Inch to 5/8-Inch
  The Brophy Hitch Adapter # HTAD cannot safely be modified to increase the size of the hitch pin hole. All hitch accessories intended for use with 1-1/4-inch hitches use a 1/2-inch pin size. Pins of 5/8-inch are employed for 2-inch and larger hitch receivers. If you were to drill out the solid shank to enlarge the hole you would be altering the adapter's capacity by some unknown value and this could potentially lead to unsafe conditions.
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• Hitch Adapters and Cargo Carriers for 2017 Subaru Outback Wagon
  Hitch adapters like # HTAD do offer convenience, in that they allow you to install an accessory of one size into a hitch of another size. The trouble is that using any hitch adapter changes the overall geometry of the system, and this results in loss of 50-percent of the hitch's rated capacity. The capacity is lost because the accessory item will now be further away from the hitch (due to the adapter) and this causes extra stresses on the hitch tube that lower its rated capacity. So,...
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• Anti-Rattle Device Recommendation for a Hitch Adapter Used on a 1-1/4 inch Hitch
  When you use a hitch adapter like the part # HTAD you cut the capacity of the hitch in half. The bike rack would not be affected, but the hitch and frame of the vehicle where the hitch attaches would potentially be affected if you were to overload the reduced capacity. For a device that would reduce the movement of the adapter in your hitch you would want the No-Rattle Trailer Hitch Wedge # 93347. With this the movement would be reduced greatly. If your hitch is a Class I hitch you...
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• Availability of Trailer Hitch with 2 Inch Receiver for 2013 Lexus GS 350
  The Draw-Tite Class II trailer hitch # 36535 has been discontinued but is a fit for your 2013 Lexus GS 350. The only current fit we have is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" # C11366 so that is what I recommend for your hitch receiver. There isn't a 2 Inch hitch receiver for your vehicle currently and I don't recommend using an adapter like the # HTAD simply because using an adapter will cut your tongue weight capacity in half. The tongue weight rating...
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• Will a Hitch Extender Reduce the Capacity of a Thule T2 Bike Rack # TH917XT
  An extender will reduce the capacity of the hitch, not your bike rack, by 50 percent. Your hitch is rated at 200 pounds maximum tongue weight, if you were to use an extender, your tongue weight capacity would be reduced to 100 pounds. Subtract 55 pounds for the TH917XT and you have 45 pounds left for the bikes. As long as the bikes you are carrying weight 45 pounds or less, you can use the extender.
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• Curt Spare Tire Carrier Rattles and Jumps with 1-1/4 Inch to 2 Inch Adapter
  I assume you are referring the Curt Spare Tire Carrier, part # C31006 and one of the Class I hitches you purchased from us. Both of those hitches have a 200 pound tongue weight capacity. However, if you are using the HTAD adapter, the tongue weight capacity is reduced by 50 percent to 100 pounds. Now, the carrier weighs 16 pounds and you said your tire and rim weigh a combined 71 pounds. That gives you a total tongue weight load of 87 pounds, still under your 100 pound limit. What you...
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• Distance from Center of Hitch Pin Hole to Back of 2 Inch Portion of Hitch Adapter # HTAD
  You are correct. The distance from the center of the hitch pin hole on the Adapter # HTAD, to the 2 inch to 1-1/4 inch transition point is 3-3/8 inches. On your bike rack, it the distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to end of the shank is 3-1/8 inches, you will have 1/2 inch to spare and the bike rack will fit. I have included a link to a video review of this adapter below. I must also mention that the use of this adapter will reduce the tongue weight capacity of the trailer...
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• Bolt On Hitch and 1 1/4 to 2 Inch Adapter For 2016 Infiniti QX50 AWD HOLD
  The only hitch we have available to fit your 2016 Infiniti QX50 AWD is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11510. This hitch has a 1-1/4" receiver. it is a bolt-on installation with no welding required. The complete hardware kit and installation instructions included. If you want to carry your 2" bike carrier, I recommend # HTAD. Please note: The tongue weight capacity of hitch will be reduced by 50% with use of adapter. Please confirm vehicle towing capacity with your owners manual....
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• Can I use Hitch Adapter Part # HTAD to Use a Class 3 Scooter Carrier on my 1995 Ford Taurus
  You can use an adapter like part # HTAD, but it will reduce your hitch capacity by 50 percent. Your hitch should have a tongue weight capacity of 350 pounds, using this adapter would reduce the hitch capacity to 175 pounds. This means that the combined weight of the scooter and carrier must be 175 pounds or less. All of the 2 inch carriers we have are 80 pounds or more. Unfortunately we don't have a class III hitch for your vehicle and also don't have hitch carrier with a ramp for class...
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• Recommended Adapter to Convert 1-1/4 Inch Receiver on Curt 11482 Hitch to 2 Inch Receiver
  For a hitch adapter that will work well with the Curt Class I Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11482 that you referenced, I recommend the Brophy # HTAD. This is compatible with Class I hitches and will convert the 1-1/4 inch receiver to a 2 inch receiver that you can use for your bike rack. Just keep in mind that using this or any similar adapter will reduce the tongue weight capacity of your trailer hitch by 50 percent. This means the tongue weight capacity on your Curt hitch will drop to...
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• Hitch Adapter Recommendation for Converting 1-1/4 inch Hitch to 2 inch Hitch
  Yes we do. The part # HTAD is an adapter designed to adapt a 1-1/4 inch hitch to a 2 inch hitch. You should note that adapters like this cut the capacity of the hitch they are used on in half. I attached a review video for this adapter plus a help article on adapters like this for you to check out as well.
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• Wheel Mounted Platform Bike Rack Recommendation for a 1994 Honda Accord with 1-1/4 in Hitch
  The thing about using hitch adapters like the Hitch Adapter part # HTAD that you referenced is that they cut the capacity of the hitch in half. If 50 percent of your hitch capacity can handle the weight of your bike rack and bikes and you're okay with a little more movement in your hitch then using an adapter would be an option for you. I would strongly recommend you go with a bike rack that is designed to work on 1-1/4 inch hitches so that you don't have to mess with adapters at all....
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