Hitch Adapter 1-1/4" to 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver (Class II Only)

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• Can 2 inch to 1-1/4 inch Hitch Adapter be Used to Carry 4 Bike Rack
  The 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch hitch adapter part # 80303 that you referenced could potentially work for you but adapters like this end up cutting the capacity of the hitch they are installed in by 50 percent so you'd have to add up the weight of your bikes and rack and determine if you'd have the needed capacity.
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• How Can I Use My 2 Inch Bike Rack with my 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
  We offer adapters so you can use the 2 inch bike rack with the 1 1/4 inch receiver hitch. The appropriate adapter for your hitch depends on what class it is. You can use part # HTAD if your hitch is a Class I or Class II and part # 80303 will only fit Class II. Please note, using either of these adapters will reduce your tongue weight capacity by 50 percent. If you have a Class I hitch with a 200 pound tongue weight capacity, using this adapter you will only be able to put 100 pounds...
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• Use of Any Adapter Does Decrease the Hitch Tongue Weight Capacity by Half
  You are experiencing a common dilemma. The use of any adapter does decrease the hitch tongue weight capacity by 50%. If your MKX Class II hitch offers a 350 lbs tongue weight capacity then with an adapter the bikes and rack combined cannot exceed 175 lbs. For most applications this would be sufficient but not knowing your bikes and how much they weight I cannot tell you for certain if this will work.Should you decide to go with an adapter we would recommend an anti rattle lock to secure...
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• Hitch Adapter Needed for a Class I Trailer Hitch
  The Hitch Adapter 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch Trailer Hitch, item # 80303, has a longer shank on it so that it can not be installed in a lower capacity Class I hitch. Class I hitches have a stop inside the receiver to keep higher capacity Class II accessories from being installed in them, so they are not overloaded. The Hitch Adapter 1-1/4 to 2 inch Trailer Hitch Receiver, item # HTAD, is designed for use in both a 1-1/4 inch Class I and Class II hitch so it may work for your application. We...
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• Is The Hidden Hitch Adapter # 80303 The Shortest 1-1/4 to 2 Inch Hitch Adapter Available
  The Hidden Hitch 1-1/4 Inch to 2 Inch Hitch Adapter, part # 80303, is our shortest adapter, but can only be used with a Class II receiver. If you have a Class I receiver, you will need part # HTAD. Part # 80303 will stick out about 1-1/4 inch less, than # HTAD. You can check the label on your hitch or send us the hitch number to find out if it is Class I or Class II. I am including a link to a FAQ page that will help describe the different classes of trailer hitches. Please note,...
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• Hitch Extenders and Hitch Expanders for Class I Hitch
  Yes, we do have Class I hitch expanders that are like the Class II part # 80303 that you referenced. This item # 80303 fits a Class II 1-1/4-inch hitch and converts the opening to a 2-inch size while also providing 6-inches of extension. For a 1-1/4-inch Class I hitch we have similar items like Brophy # HT5R which gives you the larger 2-inch receiver size as well as 5-inches of rise for better ground clearance with whatever accessory you mount in it. They also offer a straight expander/extender...
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• Hitch Recommendation that will fit 1-1/4 and 2 inch Hitch Sizes
  There are some accessories that are compatible with hitch adapters, and there are some that are not like you mentioned. The manufacturers of the adapters will not assume the responsibility of the misuse of their product. Your best option at this point would be to go with a hitch mounted bike rack that can fit either hitch size. The Swagman XTC2, part # S64670 is one of the most popular racks because it's so easy to use, and because the rack has an angled shank that would raise the...
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• Compatibility of Hitch Expander and Spare Tire Carrier for 1-1/4 Inch Receiver
  The MaxxTow Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter - 1-1/4" (Class II) to 2" Hitch # MT70032 or the Tow Ready # 80303 has an ability to adapt your hitch and yet will reduce the tongue weight of your hitch by 50%. With a 1-1/4 inch receiver, this weight can be as high as 350 lbs but in most cases is 200 lbs prior to that 50% reduction. That leaves you with 100lbs to carry your spare tire and its carrier like # C31006. In this case, that combination will work with the carrier weight of 31 lbs.
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• Anti-rattle Device Recommendations for the Trailer Hitch Adapter # 80303
  On the Hitch Adapter, # 80303, the end that fits into the trailer hitch requires a 1/2 inch hitch pin and the receiver side needs a 5/8 hitch pin like you have said. Provided that the bike rack shank is hollow, you may be able to use Anti-Rattle Device and Lock, # S64030. For the end of the adapter that fits into the trailer hitch, I recommend # 93347. Another issue that you may not be aware of is that the use of an adapter reduces the tongue weight capacity of a trailer hitch by...
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• How To Tell What Class Hitch I Have on My Toyota Matrix
  There are a few ways to tell if you have a Class I hitch. Your hitch should have a sticker with the weight ratings, that indicate if it is a Class I hitch. A Class I hitch will have a maximum towing capacity of 2,000 lbs and a tongue weight capacity of 200 lbs. The other way to tell is, on a Class I hitch, there will be a small dent or punch in the receiver behind the hitch pin hole. If your hitch has this punch, it is a Class I hitch. The reason the punch is there, is to prevent customers...
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• Can a 1-1/4 Inch to 2 Inch Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter be Used on an ATV Hitch for a Winch
  Physically, yes, you can use a 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch adapter, like # 80303, in your ATV receiver. But, there are a couple of things you will need to be aware of. First, you will need to check to make sure that the receiver on the ATV has at least 2 inches of space from the center of the hitch pin hole back away from the receiver opening. If it has a closed back or something in the way and the obstruction is less than 2 inches from the hitch pin hole center, this adapter will not fit. Second,...
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• Carrying 2 Bikes on a Hitch Mounted Bike Rack on a 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
  You are correct the hitch receivers for the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, like # 24949, are 1-1/4 inch Class I hitch receivers. You can use an expander like # 80303. This will provide you with a 2 inch receiver on your Golf Alltrack. However, the hitch has a tongue weight of only 200 pounds and using an adapter will reduce that by 50 percent. So that means your bikes can only weigh a total of only about 50 pounds since the Thule T2 Pro # TH9034XTS is 52 pounds. Instead of using...
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• Can A Class II Hitch be used with an Adapter to Transport a 477 Pound Motorcycle
  Using the Hidden Hitch 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch Adapter # 80303 would reduce the tongue weight that you hitch is currently capable of by 50 percent. This would not be recommended. For example if your existing hitch had a tongue weight capacity of up to 350 pounds, then using this adapter would reduce the tongue weight to 175 pounds. It is unlikely that the capacity of your Class II hitch, even using the correct hitch shank, would not have the capacity to support 477 pounds of tongue weight...
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• How to Determine the Hitch Class Size on a 2004 Subaru Forester for use with a Hitch Adapter
  The easiest way to determine if you have a Class I or Class II OEM hitch, would be to contact a Subaru dealer or check your owners manual. If that does not work out, you will need to check out the hitch opening itself to see if there is a stop stamped into the hitch behind the hitch pin hole. If you have a Class I hitc,h there will be a stop designed into the opening, approximately 1-9/16 inches behind the center of the hitch pin hole, that will not allow a Class II accessory to line...
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• Why Class II Items Do Not Fit in Class I Receivers and Extenders Reduce Tongue Weight Capacity
  The Hitch Adapter 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch Trailer Hitch Receiver (Class II Only), item # 80303, will not slide into a Class I receiver far enough for the hitch pin hole to line up with the hitch pin hole in the Class I hitch. The Class I hitch is designed with a stop so that Class II accessories, that could potentially overload the hitch or vehicle capacity, cannot be used. An adapter that is designed so that it extends the items added to the receiver farther away from the hitch , like...
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• Adapter to Use 2 Inch Accessories in a 1-1/4 Inch Trailer Hitch
  Six inches is going to be the shortest 1-1/4 to 2 inch adapter we have, # 80303. But this adapter only fits Class II 1-1/4 inch receivers. If the vehicle has a Class I trailer hitch then you would need # HTAD. I have linked a video review for you. Please note that when using an adapter it will reduce the tongue weight capacity of the trailer hitch by 50 percent. For example if you had a Class I hitch rated for 200 pounds tongue weight that capacity would be reduced to 100 pounds when...
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• Adapting 1-1/4 Receiver Tube For 2 Hitch Accessories - 2004 Pontiac Vibe
  Yes, it is possible, with certain exceptions. The Tow Ready adapter # 80303 should help you in most instances. The hitch I recommend is the Draw-Tite # 24812 Class II. Please bear in mind, even if you adapt a 1-1/4" tube to fit 2" accessories, there are still limitations that will apply. Using the adapter will reduce the weight capacity of the hitch by 50% in terms of both tongue weight and gross trailer weight. In this instance, the Class II hitch that fits your Vibe will be limited...
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• Recommendations For Carrying 4 Bikes With 2017 Honda Accord With Class l Trailer Hitch
  The trailer hitches we offer for a 2017 Accord are Class l trailer hitches only carry two bikes. I recommend a couple ways to approach the problem with carrying 4 bicycles. You can use a hitch adapter like part # HTAD and carry two bikes in the carrier. using any adapters in the hitch will reduce the capacity of the hitch by 50 percent. You can then get a roof rack and bike carriers for the roof of your Accord. If you have no side rails or crossbars on the roof I recommend the Rhino-Rack...
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• Is Hitch Adapter 80303 Designed For Towing
  The Hitch Adapter part # 80303 that you referenced is an adapter designed for hitch accessories like bike racks that happen to have 2 inch shanks but it is not to be used for towing. It really wouldn't be needed for towing either as all you would need is the right size ball mount. People generally don't try to convert hitch sizes for their favorite ball mount like they do bike racks.
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• Which Hitch Adapter to Carry Bike Rack for 2 Inch Receiver on 2011 Chevy Malibu with Class II Hitch
  The closest item we offer to the parameters you mentioned would be the Hidden Hitch 1-1/4 to 2 inch Hitch Adapter, part # 80304. The 1-1/4 inch portion of the adapter is 5 inches long. The distance from the hitch pin hole in the 1-1/4 shank and the hitch pin hole in the 2 inch receiver is 10 inches. This adapter will only work with a Class II hitch, which is what's likely on your Malibu. Using the hitch adapter will reduce the tongue weight capacity (maximum amount of downward force...
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• Scooter Carrying Options for 2011 Dodge Caliber
  All of the hitches available for the Dodge Caliber are Class I hitches. A Class I hitch has a very limited tongue weight capacity of 200 lbs (tongue weight is the maximum amount of weight that can be hung from the hitch without damaging anything). We do not offer any scooter carriers that are compatible with a Class I hitches. The problem you will have is that the weight of the carrier plus the weight of the scooter will exceed the tongue weight capacity of the hitch, which leaves you...
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• Is Adapter Needed To Install TriLift Scooter Lift on 2007 Dodge Caliber With a Class I Hitch
  I looked up the TriLift scooter lift and they list the lift as working on a Class I 1-1/4 inch hitch, but they limit the weight of your scooter to be less than 115 lbs. The Hitch Adapter, part # 80303, that you have referenced, can only be used with a Class II receiver. The only hitches available for your 2007 Dodge Caliber are a Class I hitch. The #80303 hitch adapter will not work. The problem when using a hitch adapter is that you will reduce the tongue weight capacity of your...
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• Can a Hitch Adapter be Used in Class II Receiver on 2007 Ford Edge to Carry 5 Bikes
  The receiver adapter you mention, part # 80303 can be used so that your bike rack will work with the Class II hitch on your Edge, but you will not be able to carry all 5 bikes on it. Using an adapter like the 80303 will lower the tongue weight capacity (maximum amount of weight that can be safely suspended from the hitch) by 50 percent, from 300 lbs to 150 lbs. This would mean that the rack plus the weight of all the bikes stored on it cannot weigh more than 150 lbs. Since the average...
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• Hitch Adapter for a 1-1/4 Inch Receiver on a 2009 Subaru Forrester
  The Hitch Adapter 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch, part # 80303, can only be used with a Class II receiver. You will need to double-check the hitch on your Forester to be sure that it is a Class II hitch. Usually Class II hitches have a 3,500 pound capacity. If so, you can use the part # 80303. If not, and you have a Class I receiver, you can use the Hitch Adapter, part # HTAD. However, please be aware that in using an adapter you will reduce the tongue weight capacity of your hitch by 50 percent....
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• Is the 1-1/4 Inch Shank on Hitch Adapter 80303 Solid or Hollow
  I went out to the warehouse and pulled Hitch Adapter # 80303 and it has a solid 1-1/4 inch shank. You will not be able to use Curt anti-rattle device # F-315. What you can use is the No-rattle trailer hitch wedge, # 93347. It does not matter if the shank is hollow or solid for this anti-rattle device.
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• Solution for Fixing Sag on a 2005 Chevy Equinox Using 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch Hitch Adapter
  The solution you would want for your 2005 Chevy Equinox would be to go with a Class III hitch like the part # 13591 instead of the Class II hitch you have now that has a 1-1/4 inch opening. This will allow you to now have to use the hitch adapter part # 80303 that you mentioned which will put less leverage on the rear of your vehicle. If for some reason you still did experience sag the rear air bag kit part # AL60727 would give you additional rear suspension support to level the vehicle out.
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• Availability of Hitch Reducer for Installing 1-1/4 Inch Bike Rack in 2 Inch Receiver
  This is a super-easy fix. You'll just need a reducer sleeve, part # HT02 which will allow you to use your bike rack for a 1-1/4 inch receiver in your 2 inch receiver. The reducer includes the 1/2 inch hitch pin to secure the bike rack to the reducer sleeve. You'll also need a # PC3 or a locking hitch pin like # e98882 to secure the adapter to the hitch. I've linked to a product demonstration video showing how the reducer works.
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• Largest Trailer Hitch Receiver for 2014 Buick Encore
  Though there is not a trailer hitch with a 2" receiver for your 2014 Buick Encore, there is a Class II, 1-1/4" hitch, the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 36554. The fact it is a Class II is important because it will allow you the use of more accessories and has a larger tongue weight capacity (350 lbs) and towing capacity (3,500 lbs) than the other hitch that fits your car, the Class I Curt Trailer Hitch # C11527. If you have accessories such as a bike rack or cargo carrier that have a 2"...
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