Will the etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Collar for 2.5" Hitch Receivers Work on a Motorhome w/a Tow Bar?
Updated 08/09/2026 | Published 08/05/2026
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I have an issue I hope you can help me with. My new motorhome has a 2-1/2" hitch and I have Blue Ox Avail that fits a 2" hitch. I do not want to replace my tow bar because it's only a couple of years old. How do I safely use it with a 2-1/2" hitch though? All the adapters I am seeing are for 2" hitchs. I really hope you guys can help me.
asked by: Jeff
Expert Reply:
Welcome back Jeff and congrats on the new motorhome! To use your Blue Ox Avail Tow Bar item # BLU28QV in your motorhome's 2-1/2" hitch, I recommend our etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Collar for 2.5" Hitch Receivers item # e55YV.
The etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Collar for 2.5" Hitch Receivers item # e55YV comes with what's called a reducer sleeve. This sleeve inserts inside your motorhome's 2-1/2" hitch and makes it work with 2" tow bars like yours. This will be done without losing any weight capacity, causing damage, or voiding your tow bars warranty.
The etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Collar item # e55YV mounts to the outer lip of your motorhome's 2-1/2" receiver and ensures that the tow bar doesn't move around. This will take care of any vibrations you're getting as well as it immobilizes the shank of your tow bar inside the sleeve and receiver.
I attached a picture below so you can see what the Anti-Rattle and Reducer Sleeve item # e55YV looks like installed.
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Jeff
8/9/2026
Thank you! This looks like it'll work well.