Is a Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter Needed to Tow a Boat With 2009 Mazda Tribute?

Published 01/31/2018

Products Featured in This Question

Curt Class II Drawbar - 2-5/8" Rise, 3-1/4" Drop - 7-1/4" Long - 3,500 lbs

(2270)

$48.90

1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Stainless Steel - 2,000 lbs

(330)

$33.83

2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Stainless Steel - 3,500 lbs

(330)

$36.80

Curt Hitch Pin and Clip for 1-1/4" Hitches - 1/2" Diameter x 2" Span

(2924)

$2.69

Question:

I have a 1 1/4 inch receiver and i need to pull a boat so id like to put on an extension with a 2 inch receiver, any thoughts

asked by: Curtis

Expert Reply:

Using an adapter to go from a 1-1/4 inch receiver to a 2 inch receiver will have zero impact on whether or not your 2009 Mazda Tribute can pull a boat. For a Class II hitch with a 1-1/4 inch receiver all you'd need is a ball mount that has the correct drop or rise which fits that size receiver. To point you in the right direction I have linked a help article for you on how to determine what drop or rise you need.

The 1-1/4 inch hitch on your '09 Tribute will not have more than a 3,500 lb capacity so you would need a ball mount with that capacity such as the Curt # C45521, along with a hitch ball that matches your trailer's coupler size such as the 1-7/8" hitch ball # A-80 or 2" hitch ball # A-82; you would also need a pin and clip like # F-4.

Once you determine the correct rise or drop you can choose the ball mount and hitch balls that will work for you. I've added a link to each of our Class II ball mounts that fit a 1-1/4" hitch for you to come back to as well.

expert reply by: Kyle S