How To Reduce Rattle When Using a 2 Inch to 1-1/4 Inch Reducer with Bike Rack
Question:
One problem with using a reducer with a bike rack is that the reducer adds a lot more slop to the connection. This makes the loaded bike rack wobble left and right while on the road. We need a reducer that results in a very tight fit.
asked by: John
Expert Reply:
I do have an option for you but all of the reducer sleeves like the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter part # C45770 are going to be problematic in regards to excess slop at the connection point. However, what you can do to avoid this is use an anti-rattle device. The best anti-rattle devices we have are the Roadmaster Anti-Rattle devices which can be used for both the hitch reducer, and your 1-1/4" accessories. For the 2" side of the reducer you can use part # RM-061 and for the 1-1/4" side you can use part # RM-061-125.
There is only one trailer hitch available for your 2018 Honda Clarity at this time, the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 306-X7377 so your only other option would be to use a bike rack with a solid 2" stinger like the Thule T2 Classic 2 Bike Platform Rack part # TH9044-TH9046 which also has built-in anti-rattle.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter - 2" (Class III) to 1-1/4" - 4" Long
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Reducer
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Hitch Mounted Accessories
- 4 Inch Extension
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 2 Inch to 1-1/4 Inch
- CURT
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Roadmaster Quiet Hitch for 2" Trailer Hitches
- Hitch Anti-Rattle
- Standard Anti-Rattle
- Universal
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Clamp Style
- Accessory Anti-Rattle
- Towing Anti-Rattle
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Quiet Hitch for 1-1/4" Trailer Hitches
- Hitch Anti-Rattle
- Standard Anti-Rattle
- Universal
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Clamp Style
- Accessory Anti-Rattle
- Towing Anti-Rattle
- Roadmaster
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EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class II
- 300 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- EcoHitch
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