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• Recommended Reducer to Fit 1 1/4 Bike Rack Into A 2 Hitch Receiver
  The solution would be go get a hitch reducer, these reducers will fit into a 2 inch hitch receiver one end, and also fit your bike rack that is 1-1/4" on the other end, as there are no 1-1/4 inch hitch receivers for that vehicle. The Hitch Reducer # HT02 Measures 3" from center of pin hole to center of pin hole. There is also an adapter that measures 7" from pin hole to pin hole # 80300. The 5/8" Hitch pin and clip for 2" receiver # PC3 or 1/2" pin for 1-1/4" receiver # PC2 are valuable...
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• How Far Does the 1 1/4 Shank Extend Into the 2 Shank of the Extender?
  The 1-1/4" shank portion of the Tow Ready Hitch Adapter part # 80300 extends into the 2" portion 1-3/16". It is a hollow design allowing 1-1/4" accessories to be slid in and secured.
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• 2" to 1-1/4" Hitch Reducer Sleeve for a Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack
  To get your Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack for 2 Bikes 1-1/4" Hitches item # TH23JV to fit in a 2" hitch receiver you will want to use the Hitch Reducer 2" to 1-1/4" Trailer Hitch Receiver item # HT02. This is a reducer sleeve that slides into your 2" receiver and does not reduce your hitches capacity by 50%.
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• Adapter Recommendation to Allow a 1-1/4 Inch Bike Rack Be Used in a 2 Inch Hitch
  You have a couple options, you could use the Hitch Adapter 2" to 1-1/4" # 80300 that you referenced, but this style of adapter will reduce the capacity of your hitch by 50 percent and will push your bike rack out further from the rear of your vehicle. Another option is an adapter like Hitch Reducer 2" to 1-1/4" # HT02. This will fit inside the hitch and will allow you to carry your rack. This would be the route I would go.
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• How Far Does 1-1/4" Shank Extend Inside 2" Portion of Shank?
  The smaller side of the Tow Ready # 80300 reducer extends 1-3/8" inside of the bigger side and is then welded on all four sides. This is a heavy-duty item! If you care to know, that leaves 5-5/8" on the big side open. I have attached a link to this page and to a video review.
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• Yakima HoldUp Bike Rack Compatibility Between 2 Inch Receiver and 1-1/4 Inch Receiver
  The Replacement Tongue for Yakima HoldUp Bike Racks # 8880580 will keep the Replacement Hitch Hardware for Yakima HoldUp Bike Racks # 8890260 in place still inside the tongue when you remove the tongue from your receiver. The Yakima hold up requires either the 2 inch shank or the 1-1/4 inch shank. You will not be able to use the 1-1/4 inch tongue # 8880581 with an adapter for compatibility with the 2 inch receiver. You will need both tongues and will need to physically bolt the rack...
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• Hitch Reducer and Hitch Extender Effects on Hitch Capacity
  For your 2005 Mini Cooper convertible only a light-duty 1-1/4-inch Class I hitch is offered, the Curt model # C11126, which fits the non-S-Series convertible version. But if the trailer you want to tow has a 2-inch coupler, this just means that it requires a 2-inch hitch ball like # A-82 which will work in ball mount # C45521. This is the recommend ball mount for the Curt Class I hitch. You do not need any sort of adapter to use a 2-inch hitch ball on your Mini. In cases when a hitch...
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• Hitch Reducer and Extender for a Thule T2 and 2015 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
  The Thule T2 TH9045 extends out a good distance by itself (18 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the nearest bike carrier rail) but if that is not enough you could use an extender. However, the use of an extender and reducer will decrease the tongue weight capacity of the trailer hitch by 50 percent. Using just a reducer sleeve, such as # HT02, will provide you with just 3 inches extension but since it is not a true extension it will not reduce the tongue weight capacity of...
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• What 2" to 1-1/4" Hitch Adapter do You Recommend for Use on My 2021 Ford F-350?
  For a hitch adapter, the only adapters we have for a 2-inch hitch is to convert it to a 1-1/4" opening. If this is the adapter you need, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter - 2" (Class III) to 1-1/4" - 4" Long # C45770. This is the shortest adapter we carry for 2" to 1-1/4". It is important to note that this adapter only works with Class III 2 inch receivers. We do have a slightly longer adapter that works for all class sizes of 2 inch hitches. That is the Hitch Adapter...
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• Can Hidden Hitch 2 Inch Hitch Reducer be Used When Towing
  The hitch adapter could be used while towing. Normally we would suggest purchasing a 2 inch ballmount with the correct size ball rather than use an adapter. Brophy part # HT02 would be a better choice of a reducer as a sleeve is stronger and will not reduce the capacity. You have to make sure you do not exceed the capacities of the 1-1/4 inch ball mount or the ball. The best solution and the one I recommend would be to use a proper 2 inch ball mount.
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• Trailer Hitch Extension For Bike Rack To Clear Opened Tailgate On Toyota Tundra
  You will find that opening a tail gate all the way is just not possible with a hitch mounted bike carrier on a pickup truck. Since the tail gate extends so fat beyond the bumper when opened it would require a bike carrier to almost lay flat. Using any adapter or extension in your trailer hitch will reduce the capacity of the trailer hitch by 50 percent. An adapter like part # 80300 would extend the hitch and possibly give you the clearance you need for your Kuat bike carrier. This extension...
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• Will the Draw-Tite # 24790 Work with a Thule Helium Bike Rack on a 2000 Honda CR-V
  The Draw-Tite Class I Receiver Hitch, item # 24790, would be a good choice for your 2000 Honda CR-V. You will be able to use the Thule Helium Aero Aluminum 3 Bike Carrier, item # TH9043PRO, on the CR-V as long as the measurement from the center of the hitch pin hole to the farthest out part of the spare tire is less than 14-3/8 inches. If the measurement on the CR-V is going to be longer than that the Helium rack would not fit properly. There are other options if the Helium rack will not...
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• Can etrailer Anti Rattle Clamp e38FV For 2" Hitches Be Used With 2" To 1-1/4" Reducer Adapter?
  Yes Stevin, you can use a 2" to 1-1/4" reducer / extension adapter such as Hitch Adapter 2" to 1-1/4" Trailer Hitch Receiver - 7" Long # 80300 with the etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Collar # e38FV. The only time you'll maybe have an issue is if you're using a very short adapter, such as adapters shorter than 4", in which case you'll need to make sure the adapter's 2" section protrudes outside the vehicle's receiver at least 1/2". As you can see in the attached picture, the # 80300 has plenty...
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• Does 2016 Honda Pilot Need Tow Package to Add 7-Way, & 2 to 1-1/4 Reducer For Hitch
  Good question, though your 2016 Honda Pilot does not need the factory tow package to add a 7-way, and the connector will exist under the Pilot even without the tow package. All you'll do is add a 7-way which states "for Factory Tow Package" but will work even if you don't have that because it comes with the necessary fuses to activate the tow package. What you'll need to add a 7-way to a 2016 Honda Pilot is the following: - T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 7-Way Trailer...
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• Adapter For 2 Inch Hitch to Use Curt Bike Rack C18085
  While there is not a replacement sleeve adapter for the rack, there is a way to still use it in your 2 inch hitch so you don't have to get a new bike rack. What you can do is use a 2" to 1-1/4" adapter, and it will also need a pin and clip to secure the adapter to your hitch: - Hitch Adapter 2" to 1-1/4" Trailer Hitch Receiver # 80300 - Pin and Clip # C21510
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• Can Thule T2 Bike Rack be Extended to Clear Spare Tire on 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser
  I don't know how much space additional length you need but the shortest option is reducer sleeve # HT02 which will give you 3 additional inches beyond the hitch pin hole on the hitch on your 2015 Toyota FJ Cruiser. So on the T2 Classic # TH9045 the distance from the center of the hitch pin hole on the hitch to the nearest part of the rack when folded will be 6-1/2 inches. The next shortest is # 80300 which adds another 7 inches. If you are able to use adapter # HT02 it will not reduce...
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• Adapting a Yakima HoldUp 2 Bike Rack with a 1-1/4 Inch Shank for a 2 Inch Hitch
  The adapter, part # 80300 is likely not a great fit, as it will reduce your hitch's tongue weight by 50% and may make your rack entirely unusable because your hitch won't have the capacity to carry anything else. Instead, I recommend a little more involved process that will preserve the rack's capacity. You can replace your tongue/stinger with part # 8880580. This will swap the 1-1/4 tongue with a 2-inch tongue by reinstalling the tongue. This has the benefit of behaving exactly like you'd...
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• Trailer Hitch Receiver for 1990 Chevy Silverado 1500 with Step Bumper to Carry Bike Rack
  There are trailer hitches available for your 1990 Chevy Silverado with a step bumper, though none that have a 1-1/4 inch receiver, they each have a 2 inch receiver so you will need to use a reducer. What you will need to use are one of the following: Trailer Hitch: - Non-Crew Cab models: Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13042 - Crew Cab model: Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13028 Hitch Reducer: - Hitch Reducer 2" to 1-1/4" Trailer Hitch Receiver # HT02 with Pin and Clip # PC3 or - Hitch...
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• Receiver Reducer Will Not Fit Draw-Tite Hitch
  I see that you ordered Draw-Tite # 75758 and Hitch Adapter # 80300. I confirmed with the manufacturer that these will work well together and should not have any fitment issues. It is possible that there is a small flaw in the welding of the receiver or adapter that could be causing the adapter to not slide into the receiver all the way. I would shine a flashlight into the receiver and see if there is piece of metal in the way causing interference that could possibly be filed down. If not,...
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• Trailer Hitch Receiver and Wiring Harness For a Bike Rack On a 2021 Mazda CX-9
  You are going to need to get a new trailer hitch receiver for your 2021 Mazda CX-9. The frame and body style changed in 2016 so you will not be able to reuse your current receiver. We have the Draw-Tite in a 2" # 76020 receiver tube. Based on your images it looks like you have a Yakima bike rack but I cannot tell if it fits a 2" or 1-1/4" receiver tube. You will need to measure the width/height of the tube that slides into the receiver to ensure you get the correct size receiver. We do...
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• Can I Use a Hitch Sleeve Reducer with the # HLY84FR to Fit a 1-1/4" Hitch?
  I think you are looking to use the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches # HLY84FR with an adapter to use in a 1-1/4" hitch receiver. As long as you use a hitch sleeve reducer like the Hitch Reducer 2" to 1-1/4" Trailer Hitch Receiver # HT02, you will not decrease your hitch's weight capacity by 50%. This is because the hitch reducer does not add an exceptional amount of length to the hitch compared to a longer adapter like the Hitch Adapter 2" to 1-1/4"...
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• Can I use This Adapter To Use my Tule 1-1/4 T2 Bike Rack with My 2 Inch Hitch
  Thule does not recommend using the aluminum adapter with the 1 1/4 inch T2 bike rack. We do offer adapters which would allow you to use the rack in a 2 inch receiver. You could use Brophy part # HT02 or Hidden Hitch part # 80300. Part 80300 will decrease the hitch tongue weight capacity by 50 percent. If the hitch offers a 300 lbs tongue weight capacity the rack and bikes combined cannot exceed 150 lbs when using an adapter.
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• Hitch Reducer for 2 Inch Hitch to Use Bike Rack with 1-1/4 Inch Shank
  In order to use your bike rack with a 1-1/4 inch shank with the 2 inch hitch receiver on your truck, all you need is a hitch reducer. For that I highly recommend the Hitch Reducer 2" to 1-1/4" Trailer Hitch Receiver # HT02 which is a sleeve that you fit right in your hitch so it is a very simple, very effective way to use your bike rack. You will need Pin and Clip # PC3 to secure the reducer to your hitch.
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• Will etrailer.com Locking Hitch Pin Work For 2 Inch To 1-1/4 Inch Hitch Adapter
  If you are using a 2 inch to 1-1/4 inch adapter like part # 80300 on your hitch you are correct that the 5/8 inch pin would be the correct pin for the 2 inch shank. For the 1-1/4 inch end of the adapter, the etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock, part # e98879 will work well. You can take a quick measurement of the 1-1/4 inch end of the adapter. In its locked position the span of the pin is 2-1/8 inches. If your measurement is less than 2-1/8 inches then this lock should work well...
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