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Forget the hassle of aligning multiple holes. The etrailer Magnetic Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeve features elongated slotted pin holes that make lining up your hitch pin a breeze. This ingenious design ensures a perfect fit on the first try, saving you time and frustration, making those quick attach-detach sessions smooth and effortless.
Say goodbye to unwanted movement with the strong magnetic grip technology of the etrailer Hitch Reducer. Two strategically placed magnets firmly hold the sleeve in the 2-1/2" hitch receiver, reducing rattles and noise, and offering added stability during travel. It's a simple yet effective solution for a snug, worry-free ride.
Whether you're towing a bike rack or a cargo carrier, the etrailer Reducer adapts your 2-1/2" receiver for convenient use with any 2" hitch accessories. It's a versatile solution that’s perfect for a range of hitch-mounted accessories without compromising their fit or function.
Crafted from robust steel with a matte black powder finish, this reducer sleeve is corrosion-resistant and built to endure the rigors of frequent use. The sturdy construction ensures long-lasting durability, so you can rely on it for years of towing adventures with peace of mind.
The etrailer Magnetic Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeve fits seamlessly into 2-1/2" hitch receivers without the need for extensions. This means you can easily switch out between different hitch accessories without needing additional parts, keeping your towing setup uncomplicated and reliable.
One of the best parts of this reducer is the front lip design, which prevents the sleeve from sliding too far into the hitch receiver. This means enhanced stability and security for your hitch and accessories, keeping everything firmly in place precisely where you need it.
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This magnetic hitch receiver reducer sounded like a great idea. I used it with a 6000lb trailer with an F-350 and Equalizer weight distribution hitch. The light loading on the WDH allowed the adapter to slide to the end of the slot, and then with the reduced length for weight distribution totally destroyed one of the magnets. Maybe this wasn't intended for weight distribution or my particular set up. It was a good idea that didn't work for me.
From an alignment standpoint, it fits perfectly in the Ford F250 Superduty receiver. The real test will be to see if the reducer sleeve's magnets keeps it aligned with the hitch pin holes with no movement when I insert my 40LB travel trailer hitch and then try to insert the hitch pin. My hope is the magnets are strong enough to allow sliding the travel trailer hitch in and out while the reducer sleeve remains aligned with the hitch pin holes. I will provide a future update on this.
Nice design is huge improvement over straight tube adapter. Face plate and tube to rear of receiver will support the hitch better,slotted pin opening for ease of alignment,and magnets to keep it quiet. I’m a fan and haven’t even used it yet!
The part that I received was misfabricated. I contacted etrailer about a replacement, they emailed with instructions on the information they needed and a request for a picture. I responded within 30 mins. After 2 days I still haven’t received a response on how this will be handled. Do better etrailer, this was a small part of a nearly $1,000 order that I needed for a trip, you had plenty of time to make this right and not impact my trip, I explained this to KellyP during the initial phone call but it made no difference.
Well made and fits perfectly. Very sati sfied.
Miguel
1/4/2025
Still working great
This is brilliant. I struggled constantly with the cheap adapters. They either didn’t fit or they move around as you insert the 2” hitch. This fits and works perfect. Trailer hitch is 2 1/2” but other hitch’s I have are 2” so I will leave it in the truck for use when required. Thank you etrailer.
Gary
1/4/2025
The hitch adapter has preformed flawlessly. I don’t use it often but it is always close at hand when I need it. Absolutely no issues with this product and would highly recommend it to everyone who requires an adapter.
Glad I sprung for the magnetic one, use it on my travel trailer I purchased. The camper came with a hitch/anti-sway setup but has the 2" shaft. This allows me to pull it with my larger truck with the 2.5" receiver easily. Had pulled it many times, short and long trips. Highly recommend.
I am very pleased with the design and the quality of this reducer sleeve. It smoothly fits into the 2.5 inch receiver and is easily pinned in place. The magnets hold it in place nicely. Fabrication looks first rate. Thank you for a GOOD product.
It was funny to me. I thought to myself, I wonder if anyone has invented an adapter like this and I googled it. Sure enough, it had been invented and it works great. I have an f-250 with the larger hitch tunnel and a 30 foot trailer. Takes some stress out of the hook up. Great Invention and product.
Etrailer is asking me to review this after 1 year so here it goes. This went into the trash after a couple of uses. Due to the elongated slot, it would slide back and forth in the receiver. It was slapping against the pin so hard the holes on the receiver were starting to oval shape. Not sure if the magnets are not strong enough, but they sure didn't act like they were doing anything. For context, I was pilling a 34' Forest River Vibe travel trailer.
This product was exactly what I was looking for! Awesome quality, fitment was perfect and features were gladly welcomed. The oval shaped horizontal pin receiving hole allows for a less exact alignment of the male receiver shaft. The magnetic properties of this sleeve was such a great idea! Really pleased with the outcome!!
Great product with a much better fit with less play than my previous reducer sleeve. BTBRV was spot on with this product. I would like to see them reduce the phalange by about 1/8”. The receiver on the HD Rams fits tighter to the bumper than the Fords and GMs and barely has clearance
Best invention ever! I have lost these before driving off and forgetting it was there. And I love the long slot! Trying to line up the stock one is always a major pain.
Bossman
12/23/2024
Works great! I don’t use a whole lot as I sold the trailer I tended to use it on, but when I use it I love it.
The sleeve does its job. But, the magnets as advertised is not worth it. It moves extremely easy on my hitch receiver and comes out just as easy when I take the hitch out. Unless they upgrade the magnets, it’s not worth any extra money than a regular hitch sleeve. The lip is nice so that it doesn’t go too far back in the receiver. If you have a ram 2500 it will rest on the bumper as the hitch receiver is too close to the bumper.
Great idea with the magnets and elongated pin hole.
But a very POOR design , Bought & Returned. Loose tolerances , way too much vertical & horizontal shank movement for my set up 2024 F 250 factory 3 inch receiver.New 2 inch Curt shank. The wall thickness is
0.1875 - 3/16 it needs to be 0.25 1/4 inch for a tighter fit.
The length is only 5 inches , needs to be 6 inch to create more stability within the receiver tube. Even with about 800 lbs vertical load on the WD hitch ball there's too much slop for me. etrailer or whoever controls the Chinese manufacture should pony up another $1.20 in material cost and use the thicker / longer steel channel. Might be OK for a utility trailer or bike rack , no way I would use this reducer as one of the hitch components to tow a $$$ Airstream
This adapter is easier to use because the hold it in place when sliding the hitch in. good product.
This adapter is perfect! I bought an adapter from another online store, but when it arrived I was forced to cut a section out due to the length. I then found this adapter and with the slotted area for the hitch pin, there was no issue using as designed. Wish I had gone to etrailer to begin with.
Overall, works as required. On 2024 ram 2500 reducer lip rubs bumper. Will cut most of top lip off. Otherwise fits like a glove.
After dealing with a insert for my heavy trailer Hitch. This is a game changer, and with the slot instead of round holes. It fits both of my vehicles.
Would have been a great product. Did not fit my 2019 ram 2500,the lip on reducer prevents from installing properly, as the clearance between hitch and bumper is not sufficient. Received refund (very happy)
Quality made piece, slid right in and should work well.
Works as described. Sleeve stays in place when removing hitch bar
The magnet on mine didn't hold in place well. I mainly purchased for the front lip to not allow the adapter to slide in while putting my hitch spreader on. Worked perfectly for that.
Works okay. I did wind up using it upside down. The curved lower bottom made it too big to use my anti-rattle clip. Turning it over made it so the clip would fit.
Item was great at first. Sometime along the road one of the magnets had broke and no longer was doing its job.
Gwendolyn Y.
3/26/2025
Hey Shane. I'm really sorry to hear that this happened. I'm going to get this taken care of for you. Keep an eye out for an email with information soon.
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Mark H.
2/27/2025
After using this sleeve for a year, I found that the strength of the magnets are sufficient to hold it in place when ing a heavy hitch, Works great! Far superior than any other reducing sleeve I have tried.