Can The etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Collar e38FV Be Used With A 2" To 1-1/4" Hitch Adapter?

Updated 08/31/2026 | Published 08/26/2026

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etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Collar for 2" Hitch Receivers

(1261)

$56.15

Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter - 2" to 1-1/4" - 4-3/8" Long

(379)

$36.49

Question:

Hi. Do you have this item below but for a 2 inch hitch receiver that includes a 1.25 inch adapter? etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Collar for 2.5 Hitch Receivers

asked by: Paul A

Expert Reply:

Hey Paul, welcome back. The etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Collar is available for a 2" hitch with part # e38FV. For a 1-1/4" hitch adapter to go with it, I recommend the following:

- Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter - 2" to 1-1/4" - 4-3/8" Long # e58YR

This will drop the 2" hitch down to a 1-1/4", and it will work with the anti-rattle collar. Just keep in mind, anytime you use a hitch adapter/extender, your hitches weight capacity will be reduced by 50%. Also, this adapter cannot be used for towing. It should only be used for cargo carrying purposes like bike racks or hitch mounted cargo carriers.

What 1-1/4" accessory to you plan to use?

expert reply by: Jesse M

Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter - 2" to 1-1/4" - 4-3/8" Long
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Paul A.

8/26/2026

Thanks

Ken S.

8/27/2026

@PaulA We have the 2” anti rattle and it works great. Better then the old style with bolts.

Paul

8/26/2026

Follow up Q - with this reducer then I would. Likely need a 1-1/4 inch anti rattle as well?

Jesse M.

8/26/2026

@Paul Yes. I wouldn't say you necessarily NEED it but if you want to do everything you can to eliminate rattle you will want to stabilize both the 2" portion and the 1-1/4" portion. For the 1-1/4" end, the Roadmaster Quiet Hitch # RM-061-125 is what I recommend. What accessory is going in your hitch?

Bob

8/28/2026

Like the idea of it, but it only lasted 2 trips, and it broke. Look well built, but I guess the bouncing around from New England roads did it in.

Jesse M.

8/31/2026

@Bob Aw darn sorry to hear that. What were you carrying on your hitch when the extension broke?

Bob

8/31/2026

@JesseM it was the anti rattle hitch new one from e trailer. The bottom handle broke off. Look well built. On a 2 inch receiver. I threw it out. I had a lot of hope for e trailer makes and sells good stuff for rvers