Increase the versatility of your Fastway or Diversi-Tech locking ball mounts. This adapter lets you use 2" shank DTLBM and DTALBM series ball mounts in 2-1/2" receivers. Includes a long span hitch lock to secure the adapter to the receiver.
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Note: Some 2-1/2" receivers are too wide for the included lock. Draw-Tite and Reese brand Titan hitches with an 18,000-lb towing capacity and 2010 or newer GM HD 2-1/2" receivers are too wide for this lock. The lock will not fit these receivers.
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars (33 Customer Reviews)
Increase the versatility of your Fastway or Diversi-Tech locking ball mounts. This adapter lets you use 2" shank DTLBM and DTALBM series ball mounts in 2-1/2" receivers. Includes a long span hitch lock to secure the adapter to the receiver.
This items works really well as the hitch I have ($300+) was for a 2" opening and my new truck has a 2.5" opening. This items bridges the gap although it does make the hitch unit extend about 1' to 1.5" further out. Not an issue if you have adequate chain length.
This is a nice looking piece. The problem is fit. It fits into the truck receiver just fine, but the Diversi-Tech hitch that I have would not slide into the adapter. I had to pound it on to get it to work. Not sure how I will get it taken apart now that it is wedged in there. The hitch lock pin is about an inch longer than it needs to me so it slides back and forth once installed. I thought if I bought a brand name solution and paid full retail, that it would all fit together. Not happy, but too busy to deal with a return.
Stainless is a nice feature. Previous one was carbon steel and rusted in place. It would be nice if the key could be matched to the hitch key so there weren't need to have 2 different keys to keep up with and I always seem to grab the wrong one (they look identical) to move the hitch bar down/up. I tried to order the same key for the hitch and the hitch lock, but apparently DT won't allow this as the folks at etrailer have already tried to remedy this problem. I have tried the adapter sleeve in several receivers and it always fits loose. Another issue is it moves the hitch back 3-4 inches farther behind the vehicle. It could be a problem if your electrical connections or tow chains are barely long enough.
I bought this to use with DTALBM6600 in the 2.5" receiver on my 2011 Ford F-350. There are to benefits for me: 1) allows me to use the 2" adjustable ball mount on vehicles with only a 2" receiver and 2) it moves the hitch 2 1/16" further back than the DT adjustable ball mount made for 2 1/2" receivers - this gives me the extra clearance I needed to open my tailgate while hooked to my enclosed snowmobile trailer. Adaptor fit nicely into my receiver, but fit was too tight for the DTALBM6600; however, it was very cold (around 10 degrees F) and once I warmed it up on a heater, it fit perfectly. Very happy with this setup.
Fast delivery and item as described.
Customer service was great, would certainly recommend etrailer to anyone. As for the adapter sleeve...its like others have mentioned, the adapter sleeve does not accommodate for the two top-molded nubs in place to help stabilize the ball mount hitch.
DT 2" to 2 1/2" adapterThis is the solution if you have a 2" DT locking ball mount and are trying to use it in the larger 2 1/2" receiver that some of the new Ford Superdutys are equiped with. This was the case recently when I purchased a new vehicle. I didn't want to buy a whole new expensive drop hitch. The towing capacity drops slightly when the adapter is used but the savings are worth it.
The receiver sleeve was to tight for my locking ball hitch, which is made by the same company. I spent 3 hrs filing the inside in order for it to fit. It was shipped on time and no fault of the selling company (etrailer) but the manufacturer.
The adapter is a snug fit. It had slight filing for the medial and lateral pins for the hitch, however they didn't grind down the center bead weld (on top or bottom) which makes it difficult to remove the hitch from the adapter. I had to file down the weld with a Dremel, and now it works great!
Love the concept. Very simple. There is a weld bead that goes down the inside. This prevented the sleeve from sliding down smoothly. I placed the item with the side down like the instructions stated and used some hammer persuation to get the adaptor down only to find that the holes for the reciever did not line up. After using a gear to pull the adaptor off and turning it over opposite of what the instructions said to do I had to persuade it down again and the holes lined up. Fits perfectlly into the 21/2 reciever, so I should be good to go if I never need to remove it.
I used my adapter sleeve and hitch lock today and they worked perfectly. It was shipped quickly and packed well. Good experience buying from etrailer.com.
The website is very easy to navigate and the ordering process was painless and quick. The thing that impressed me was the follow-up in communication throughout the entire process. The item purchased was pretty basic but based on the price, level of service and prompt delivery, I would definitely utilize etrailer.com again.
works great, lightweight and fits perfectly with my 2" DT locking ball mount. Etrailer shipped to my house within a couple days
i had an emergency with my truck. i have a class 5 hitch and i volunteered to pick up my daughters Crew team boats. the trailer has a 2" class 3 insert. i neede an adaptor which was overnighted to me and arrived when they said it would and the adaptor fits and works perfect
Product was well priced and fit exactly like it should.
Delivery was prompt. I bass searched several websites and this one was the best deal. This is actually the second time I buy from here. Great service!
Very solid product. Better than others I've seen
As advertised. Holes are a tight fit. Needed some grease to fit my 2" locking ball mount into it. It's not going anywhere now.
Should help keep the hitch in the family. Locks are meant to keep honest people honest.
Delivered in an appropriate amount of time. Great quality. This is my second order from this company and I will continue to seek out their product for future needs.
Good quality, just as described. Holes lined up perfect!
Excellent product. Very Satisfied.
Still working great a year later
works as advertised.
Product is what it is and meets the expectations I had for it
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