Can Hitch Reducer be Used with EcoHitch EH87CR to Make it 1-1/4 inch Hitch

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Can I use any reducer with this to make it 1 1/4?

asked by: Lisa G

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Expert Reply:

Hey Lisa, yes you can use a hitch reducer with the EcoHitch part # EH87CR to reduce it down to a 1-1/4 inch hitch size like with the part # HT02. Do you have a bike rack for that hitch size currently?

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Lisa G.

11/26/2025

Thank you. Yes, it is for a bike rack that I already own.

Jameson C.

11/26/2025

@LisaG No prob! Glad to help!

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