Most Popular No Extension for 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

This has worked great to reduce my 2" hitch so that I can continue to use my 1 1/4" Thule bike rack, and I like that it doesn't extend out much from the hitch. After my last trip though, the inset separated from the larger piece. I can still use it, but without the smaller piece fixed in place, I can't put it on the car first and then slide the bike rack into it since the smaller piece slides, and it's impossible to line the holes up. It's also rusted more than I expected. It wasn't inexpensive, and I was hoping it would last longer. I've used it for maybe a dozen trips.

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Perfect fit BUT the inner tube broke away from the outer tube after about a dozen trips. One small weld on the outside corner is all that holds it on. The small amount of play must have been too much for it. I was even using an anti-rattle lock pin. Very disappointing due to the price point. And now it’s unsafe to use as it could slip right out of the receiver.

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Love having options of which size receiver I can install, rather than adapters to adapt the receptacle, because those always introduce more slop into the fit!! Still great after 1 year!!

The hitch adapter and 90 degree mount solved my desire to mount my electric wench on my auto trailer replacing the manual wench. See photo. The 2" sleeve would not come out of the existing 2" receiver so I used the hitch adapter to make the transition. The etrailer experts correctly told me there would be some play in this joint. However, it works here (as this is not for towing). I also used the 90 degree mount upside down (also not an approved application). But again no towing is involved. I did need to drill a new hole in the receiver.

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Excellent quality product! I will be using it for towing my boat in the spring with a factory hitch on a 2016 Chrysler 300 S. Nice set-up. I'll pull one pin for the off season and looks like a no-hitch appearance. Love the idea! Excellent service and very fast delivery. This is my second purchase over the years from etrailer and couldn't be more satisfied! Thank you!