Difference Between Curt and Tow Ready 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch Hitch Adapters

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Curt is and drawtight is. What is the difference besides the price? We are going to order a drawtight hitch for a 2004 volvo AWD S60

asked by: Darryl

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Realistically there isn't much difference between the two extenders you referenced aside from price. Both are extenders that go from 1-1/4 to 2 inch and are both right at 6 inches in length.

If it were me I would go with the Curt # C45785 over the Tow Ready part # 80303.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

For your 2001 Volvo V70 Wagon I suggest the Curt Class 2 Trailer Hitch Receiver Item #C12318. Although it is a 1-1/4" hitch, you will be able to use your 2" accessories and bike rack with the use of a hitch adapter. This hitch provides a…

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Answer 2

I have a solution for you, but the distance from the hitch pin hole of the Curt adapter part #C45785 to the back of the hitch opening is 2.55 inches so it would not be deep enough for your bike rack. Instead we have the Brophy hitch adapter part…

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For your 1991 Volvo 240, there is only one hitch available and it is not a Class III. This is most likely due to the vehicle weight capacities given by the manufacturer that would limit the hitch capacity. I know you were specifically looking for…

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The only trailer hitch options available for a 2017 Ford Mustang GT are class I, the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver part #24928 is what I recommend. It has a 1-1/4" opening which works great for towing or hitch mounted accessories…

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Answer 5

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C11393 will not contact the exhaust on your 2012 Mazda 3 sedan.

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The Curt light-duty Class I trailer hitch receiver you referenced, part #C11393, is a fit for the sedan versions of the 2010-through-2013 Mazda 3 with or without LED taillights. This particular hitch fits no other vehicles. The hitch comes with all…

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Answer 7

I have another option, but using a 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch adapter like the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter #C45785 will reduce the maximum tongue weight rating of your trailer hitch receiver by 50%. Due to the weight of your Thule T2 Classic 4 Bike…

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Answer 8

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…

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Answer 9

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 10

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 11

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 12

To me it makes the most sense to put a Bike Rack #HLY64FR on the flat towed vehicle rather than above the tow bars. Especially on heavy e-bikes as they are difficult to lift that high onto the rack, but also as it only makes sense to have the rack on…

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