Hands-On with the Blue Ox Hitch Receiver Immobilizer III for 2-1/2" Hitch with 2" Adapter Video

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Speaker 1: So today we're taking a look at the Blue Ox Hitch Receiver Immobilizer III for 2-1/2 inch hitches, with a 2 inch adapter. Now, this unit's designed to keep your hitch adapters stable and secure inside of your 2-1/2 inch trailer hitch. With this installed, it helps eliminate rattle and sway within the receiver. It stiffens and reinforces the receiver. Now, it's a really simple… see more >

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