Hitch Adapter 1-1/4" to 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver (Class II Only)

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• Is Hitch Adapter 80303 Designed For Towing
  The Hitch Adapter part # 80303 that you referenced is an adapter designed for hitch accessories like bike racks that happen to have 2 inch shanks but it is not to be used for towing. It really wouldn't be needed for towing either as all you would need is the right size ball mount. People generally don't try to convert hitch sizes for their favorite ball mount like they do bike racks.
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• Can I Use A Weight Distribution Hitch Or An Adapter With A Class II Trailer Hitch
  Class II trailer hitches are not manufactured for weight distribution. Due to this, there are not any weight distribution hitch manufacturers designing systems for Class II trailer hitches. The addition of a hitch adapter does not change this fact. You only have two options in this scenario. If possible, you can replace your Class II trailer hitch with a Class III trailer hitch. The second option is to reduce the tongue weight on your trailer. You can shift the load of your trailer rearward...
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• Will Hitch Adapter 1-1/4" to 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver Work for Bike Rack on 2005 Mini Cooper S
  The Hitch Adapter 1-1/4" to 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 80303 provides a 6" extension which is measured from the center of each hitch pin hole. I can't say whether or not this will allow you to mount your bike rack on said vehicle as there are just too many variables unfortunately. That said, all of the racks we offer list the required hitch pin hole depth for bumper clearance. The Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack part # HLY94FR for example measures 9-1/4" from the center of the...
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• Use of Any Adapter Does Decrease the Hitch Tongue Weight Capacity by Half
  You are experiencing a common dilemma. The use of any adapter does decrease the hitch tongue weight capacity by 50%. If your MKX Class II hitch offers a 350 lbs tongue weight capacity then with an adapter the bikes and rack combined cannot exceed 175 lbs. For most applications this would be sufficient but not knowing your bikes and how much they weight I cannot tell you for certain if this will work.Should you decide to go with an adapter we would recommend an anti rattle lock to secure...
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• How Can I Use My 2 Inch Bike Rack with my 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
  We offer adapters so you can use the 2 inch bike rack with the 1 1/4 inch receiver hitch. The appropriate adapter for your hitch depends on what class it is. You can use part # HTAD if your hitch is a Class I or Class II and part # 80303 will only fit Class II. Please note, using either of these adapters will reduce your tongue weight capacity by 50 percent. If you have a Class I hitch with a 200 pound tongue weight capacity, using this adapter you will only be able to put 100 pounds of...
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• Why Class II Items Do Not Fit in Class I Receivers and Extenders Reduce Tongue Weight Capacity
  The Hitch Adapter 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch Trailer Hitch Receiver (Class II Only), item # 80303, will not slide into a Class I receiver far enough for the hitch pin hole to line up with the hitch pin hole in the Class I hitch. The Class I hitch is designed with a stop so that Class II accessories, that could potentially overload the hitch or vehicle capacity, cannot be used. An adapter that is designed so that it extends the items added to the receiver farther away from the hitch , like a...
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• Can 2 inch to 1-1/4 inch Hitch Adapter be Used to Carry 4 Bike Rack
  The 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch hitch adapter part # 80303 that you referenced could potentially work for you but adapters like this end up cutting the capacity of the hitch they are installed in by 50 percent so you'd have to add up the weight of your bikes and rack and determine if you'd have the needed capacity.
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• How To Tell What Class Hitch I Have on My Toyota Matrix
  There are a few ways to tell if you have a Class I hitch. Your hitch should have a sticker with the weight ratings, that indicate if it is a Class I hitch. A Class I hitch will have a maximum towing capacity of 2,000 lbs and a tongue weight capacity of 200 lbs. The other way to tell is, on a Class I hitch, there will be a small dent or punch in the receiver behind the hitch pin hole. If your hitch has this punch, it is a Class I hitch. The reason the punch is there, is to prevent customers...
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• Can a 1-1/4 Inch to 2 Inch Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter be Used on an ATV Hitch for a Winch
  Physically, yes, you can use a 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch adapter, like # 80303, in your ATV receiver. But, there are a couple of things you will need to be aware of. First, you will need to check to make sure that the receiver on the ATV has at least 2 inches of space from the center of the hitch pin hole back away from the receiver opening. If it has a closed back or something in the way and the obstruction is less than 2 inches from the hitch pin hole center, this adapter will not fit. Second,...
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• Recommended Hitch Expander that Extends Past Bumper on 2011 Toyota Avalon
  We do have a couple of options that should work well to extend the hitch receiver out far enough to clear the rear bumper on your 2011 Toyota Avalon, while also providing an expanded 2 inch receiver for hitch-mounted accessories. The Brophy Hitch Adapter # HTAD is a really nice product that will convert the 1-1/4 inch receiver to a 2 inch opening. It features a distance of 7-1/4 inches from the hitch pin hole to the new pin hole on the 2 inch receiver. You can take a quick measurement...
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• Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendations for a 2003 Toyota Avalon
  There are bike rack solutions for your 2003 Toyota Avalon but a bike rack with a 2 inch shank will not fit. In order to use a trailer hitch mounted bike rack with a 2 inch shank, you need a trailer hitch with a 2 inch receiver. All of the hitches available for your 2003 Toyota Avalon are Class II with a 1-1/4 inch trailer hitch receiver so a 2 inch bike rack will not fit. If your Avalon does not already have a trailer hitch, I recommend the Draw-Tite Class II Receiver # 36293. With this...
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• Is Adapter Needed To Install TriLift Scooter Lift on 2007 Dodge Caliber With a Class I Hitch
  I looked up the TriLift scooter lift and they list the lift as working on a Class I 1-1/4 inch hitch, but they limit the weight of your scooter to be less than 115 lbs. The Hitch Adapter, part # 80303, that you have referenced, can only be used with a Class II receiver. The only hitches available for your 2007 Dodge Caliber are a Class I hitch. The #80303 hitch adapter will not work. The problem when using a hitch adapter is that you will reduce the tongue weight capacity of your hitch...
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• Hitch Adapter Needed for a Class I Trailer Hitch
  The Hitch Adapter 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch Trailer Hitch, item # 80303, has a longer shank on it so that it can not be installed in a lower capacity Class I hitch. Class I hitches have a stop inside the receiver to keep higher capacity Class II accessories from being installed in them, so they are not overloaded. The Hitch Adapter 1-1/4 to 2 inch Trailer Hitch Receiver, item # HTAD, is designed for use in both a 1-1/4 inch Class I and Class II hitch so it may work for your application. We...
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• Is The Hidden Hitch Adapter # 80303 The Shortest 1-1/4 to 2 Inch Hitch Adapter Available
  The Hidden Hitch 1-1/4 Inch to 2 Inch Hitch Adapter, part # 80303, is our shortest adapter, but can only be used with a Class II receiver. If you have a Class I receiver, you will need part # HTAD. Part # 80303 will stick out about 1-1/4 inch less, than # HTAD. You can check the label on your hitch or send us the hitch number to find out if it is Class I or Class II. I am including a link to a FAQ page that will help describe the different classes of trailer hitches. Please note, using...
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• My 2 Inch Hitch Adapter Will Not Fit My 1-1/4 Inch Hitch Receiver on 2005 Ford Focus
  The item you selected, Draw-Tite Class 1 Sportframe Trailer Hitch, part # 24692 is not compatible with a 2 inch adapter or reducer, part # 80303. Part # 24692, is a Class 1 hitch and is designed to not to work with a 2 inch adapters, because of the weigh capacity of a Class I hitch. The protrusion in the receiver is put there on purpose by the manufacturer to prevent overloading or using adapters. Whenever a 2 inch adapter is used on a 1-1/4 hitch receiver, it reduces the weight capacity...
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• Can I Carry Two Heavy Electric Bikes on a 2011 Lexus ES350?
  For your 2011 Lexus ES 350, the only available hitches are Class II 1-1/4 hitch receivers. Technology has advanced where 2" hitches are being designed for newer models, but for your vehicle, a Class II is as good as it gets. The only solution here would be to use a hitch adapter # 80303 to turn your 1-1/4" into a 2" hitch. I would be cautious though, since this method halves your hitch capacity. Instead of 300lbs tongue weight, you will have 150 lbs tongue weight capacity. Rad Electric...
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• Adapter to Use 2 Inch Accessories in a 1-1/4 Inch Trailer Hitch
  Six inches is going to be the shortest 1-1/4 to 2 inch adapter we have, # 80303. But this adapter only fits Class II 1-1/4 inch receivers. If the vehicle has a Class I trailer hitch then you would need # HTAD. I have linked a video review for you. Please note that when using an adapter it will reduce the tongue weight capacity of the trailer hitch by 50 percent. For example if you had a Class I hitch rated for 200 pounds tongue weight that capacity would be reduced to 100 pounds when using...
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• Replacement Support Arms for Rola Swinging Cargo Carrier
  We have # HTAD and # 80303 that would work great for your hitch. We do not carry just the two support bars for the Rola Swinging Cargo Carrier. We have the Rola Cargo Carrier Swinging Arm Assembly # 10421 that you can get to complete your set up.
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• Hitch Adapter for a 1-1/4 Inch Receiver on a 2009 Subaru Forrester
  The Hitch Adapter 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch, part # 80303, can only be used with a Class II receiver. You will need to double-check the hitch on your Forester to be sure that it is a Class II hitch. Usually Class II hitches have a 3,500 pound capacity. If so, you can use the part # 80303. If not, and you have a Class I receiver, you can use the Hitch Adapter, part # HTAD. However, please be aware that in using an adapter you will reduce the tongue weight capacity of your hitch by 50 percent....
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• Can A Class II Hitch be used with an Adapter to Transport a 477 Pound Motorcycle
  Using the Hidden Hitch 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch Adapter # 80303 would reduce the tongue weight that you hitch is currently capable of by 50 percent. This would not be recommended. For example if your existing hitch had a tongue weight capacity of up to 350 pounds, then using this adapter would reduce the tongue weight to 175 pounds. It is unlikely that the capacity of your Class II hitch, even using the correct hitch shank, would not have the capacity to support 477 pounds of tongue weight...
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• How to Determine the Hitch Class Size on a 2004 Subaru Forester for use with a Hitch Adapter
  The easiest way to determine if you have a Class I or Class II OEM hitch, would be to contact a Subaru dealer or check your owners manual. If that does not work out, you will need to check out the hitch opening itself to see if there is a stop stamped into the hitch behind the hitch pin hole. If you have a Class I hitc,h there will be a stop designed into the opening, approximately 1-9/16 inches behind the center of the hitch pin hole, that will not allow a Class II accessory to line up...
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• Adapting 1-1/4 Receiver Tube For 2 Hitch Accessories - 2004 Pontiac Vibe
  Yes, it is possible, with certain exceptions. The Tow Ready adapter # 80303 should help you in most instances. The hitch I recommend is the Draw-Tite # 24812 Class II. Please bear in mind, even if you adapt a 1-1/4" tube to fit 2" accessories, there are still limitations that will apply. Using the adapter will reduce the weight capacity of the hitch by 50% in terms of both tongue weight and gross trailer weight. In this instance, the Class II hitch that fits your Vibe will be limited to...
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• Is There a Class III Trailer Hitch for a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu
  The only available trailer hitch for a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu (All Models) is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C12272 which is a class II rated hitch. Therefore, no you cannot use a class III hitch on a Chevrolet Malibu which is the case for a lot of these smaller vehicles because they simply don't make one for them due to the limited capacities. That said, if you have class III accessories that you want to use there is still an option in the Tow Ready Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter...
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• Can the Yakima Backswing be Used with Other Hitch Adapters
  The Yakima BackSwing, part # Y02483, is essentially an adapter that gives a hitch mounted accessory the swinging feature. If you are to use a 1-1/4 to 2 inch expander, like part # 80303 which is also and adapter, you would be using two adapters which is never recommended.
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