How to Use a 1-1/4" Yakima StageTwo Bike Rack w/a 2" Hitch

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Howdy, I bought a 1.25 Stage2 Yakima bike rack. My vehicle has a 2” hitch. What is the best adapter for my situation. Thanks Looking forward to your response.

asked by: William K

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Hey William, congrats on your new bike rack. To use the 1-1/4" Yakima StageTwo Bike Rack with a 2" hitch, I recommend the Trailer Hitch Reducer 2" to 1-1/4" item # e63YR. This reducer sleeve will insert directly into your 2" receiver and allows you to use 1-1/4" accessories in 2" hitches without reducing the hitch's capacity. You will need to use the Replacement Hitch Bolt item # Y8890200 and the Yakima HitchLock item # Y07235 since you're going to be using a wider 2" receiver than the included pin is designed for.

You can also use the Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter item # e58YR. It does not require modification of the hitch pin. Please note that using this adapter will reduce your hitch's capacity by 50%.

What kind of bikes do you have and what vehicle/s are you planning on using with your new bike rack?

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expert reply by: Jerred H

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William K.

5/19/2026

Mostly road bikes and a 50 pound E-bike. I’m using the rack on a 2015 Chevy Colorado. I’ve purchased the first 3 items you mentioned. Thank you

Jerred H.

5/19/2026

@WilliamK You're welcome! Ok, so capacity of your truck's hitch is definitely not an issue.

Douglas M.

5/24/2026

Hi William. I purchased the following and am very happy with them and E-Trailer: - ITEM # e63YR: Trailer Hitch Reducer 2" to 1-1/4" Trailer Hitch Receiver - ITEM # e93YR: Trailer Hitch Adapter - 1-1/4" to 2" Hitch - 4-1/2" Drop/5" Rise - 6-1/2" L - ITEM # F-4: Curt Hitch Pin and Clip for 1-1/4" Hitches - 1/2" Diameter x 2" Span Caution: - Don't ever put a trailer-hitch on a Camry. It is too low and you will be dragging everywhere and damaging your hardware :-( Cheers, Doug

Answer 1

Trevor, the correct Curt hitch for your 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C77MJ. It's a custom-fit Class III hitch with a 2-inch receiver, and it's designed specifically for all models of the 2025 RAV4,…

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Answer 2

Hey Jeff, the Curt hitch part #C77MJ and the TowSmart part #TS42VR are both really great hitches. They are similar enough in design that I wouldn't say one or the other is more hidden. Now if you wanted something totally hidden we have the Oris…

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Answer 3

Hey Albert, thanks for reaching out! The Thule Replacement Aluminum Shank Adapter #853-7292 is designed for some older hanging bike racks and won't work for your Thule T2 Pro #TH23JV with a 1-1/4" shank. We have the Trailer Hitch Receiver…

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Answer 4

Hey Marc! Since you have the 2025 Audi Q3 S Line the only option for a hitch is the Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver #391AUDQ319. If your bike rack doesn't have an adapter to fit a 2" receiver you will also need the Trailer Hitch…

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Answer 5

Good question! The standard way of adapting the Yakima StageTwo Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" Y67VR to a 2" hitch would be to use something like the etrailer Trailer Hitch Reducer 2" to 1-1/4" Trailer Hitch Receiver #e63YR and…

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Answer 6

Hey Ernie! There isn't a 2" adapter that will work with the 1-1/4" Yakima StageTwo Bike Rack item #Y67VR, on a trailer, but I have a solution for you. You'll want to use a Hitch Reducer like item #HT02. The 2" to 1-1/4"…

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Answer 7

The Replacement Aluminum Hitch Adapter Sleeve for Saris 1-1/4" Hitch Bike Racks #SA3032 is not the best option for you. There is not a shank adjustment sleeve like that for your Yakima Holdup. You would either want the 2 inch shank #8880580 or…

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Answer 8

Hey Aniki, the B and W hitch part #BW47BR has the same ground clearance dimension as the Curt #C77MJ, 12 inches. Are you worried about dragging?

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Answer 9

Hey Julie, to install the Curt hitch part #C77MJ you do need to lower the exhaust of your 2022 Toyota RAV4. This is a very standard step for hitch installs that it's almost required. As someone who has done it a few times it's also not that…

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Answer 10

Hey Nelson, welcome back. Yes! We have just the thing. To use your Yakima OnRamp LX with the 1-1/4" shank with a 2" hitch you will need the following: - Replacement 2" Shank for Yakima OnRamp LX Bike Racks #Y89GC This will replace the…

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Answer 11

Hey Pam, so the highest rated 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch hitch adapters we offer have a 350 lb tongue weight capacity like with the part #e43YR for a straight adapter or the part #e93YR for one with a rise built into the shank. You have to keep in mind…

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Answer 12

We can get a 1-1/4 hitch accessory in a 2 inch hitch without modifying the accessory. Use this hitch reducer #HT02 to convert your 2" hitch to a 1-1/4" hitch. You cant use the RockyMounts adapter sleeve #RKY54FR is because the shank does…

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