Will Using a Hitch Adapter Cause Your Tongue Weight to Go Down
Updated 01/12/2026 | Published 09/03/2024
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Question:
I was wondering if I use a hitch adapter 1 1/4 in to 2 inch 6 inch rise will the 300 lb tongue limit go down Thanks
asked by: Ron W
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Expert Reply:
Yes Ron. Anytime an adapter like the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter # C45785 will cut your tongue weight in half. If you're talking about using two adapters, then that's absolutely a no-go because you'd create two points of failure which is pretty unsafe.
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Samuel C.
1/12/2026
Hey Ron, how did things turn out with the Curt hitch adapter and your Draw-Tite hitch setup? Knowing how the reduced tongue weight affected your setup could help others thinking about using an adapter too.