Best Anti-Rattle Device For Towing a Trailer Using a 2-1/2 Receiver to 2" Hitch Adapter

Updated 08/11/2022 | Published 08/09/2022

Question:

Hello: I have a Ford F350 truck with a 2-1/2inch receiver. When I purchased the travel trailer from the dealer they installed a 2-1/2inch to 2inch reducing sleeve. It has a TON of play. To date Ive bent two cotter pins. I purchased and inexpensive anti rattle device from Harbor Freight, but no matter how tight I crank it down it comes loose. Ive looked at lots of different types of anti rattle devices but not sure what actually works. Thoughts?

asked by: Doug M

Expert Reply:

The Blue Ox Hitch Receiver Immobilizer III # BX88312 is going to be the best way to eliminate rattle and play from your 2-1/2" receiver with the 2" adapter. This device uses 2 U-Bolts around the hitch to pull it tight into the corner of the receiver tube. It has also been rated for use while towing as often times cheaper anti-rattles are only to be used on hitch mounted accessories.

expert reply by: Bud M