Can a Reducer and Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter be Used Together for Thule Bike Rack on Hummer H3
Question:
I would like to order the dual hitch extender to mount my Thule bike rack, but also would need the Hitch Receiver Adapter to the receiver to 1 1/4inch . Can I use these two items together?
asked by: Amy S
Expert Reply:
I do not recommend using an adapter inside of another adapter because it creates too many points of movement. Also the use of an adapter such as # MPG544 will reduce the tongue weight capacity of the trailer hitch by 50 percent.
Which Thule bike carrier to you have and how much extension do you need. I am assuming you need to clear a spare tire or something else on the back of your 2006 Hummer H3.
If you used just the reducer sleeve, # HT02, you would not suffer a tongue weight capacity loss and would get about 3 inches more clearance. I have included a link to a video review of the reducer sleeve for you.
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Hitch Reducer 2" to 1-1/4" Trailer Hitch Receiver
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Reducer
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Hitch Mounted Accessories
- No Extension
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 2 Inch to 1-1/4 Inch
- Brophy
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Malone 2" Dual Purpose Hitch Receiver
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Extender
- Dual Hitch Adapter
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Hitch Mounted Accessories
- Trailers
- 10-1/2 Inch Extension
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 4000 lbs
- Malone
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MaxxTow Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter - 2" to 1-1/4" Hitch - 11" Long
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Reducer
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Hitch Mounted Accessories
- 7 Inch Extension
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 2 Inch to 1-1/4 Inch
- MaxxTow
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