Fitting an Accessory with a 2 Shank in a 1-1/4 Receiver Hitch
Question:
i have a 2003 dodge caravan, it has a 1/14 tow hitch. what i need to know how can i get a 2 two fit my hitch.
asked by: Jerry
Expert Reply:
We offer a hitch adapter that will adapt a 1-1/4 receiver to a 2 inch, part # HTAD.
Keep in mind that using an adapter will lower the tongue weight capacity of your hitch by 50 percent. For instance, if your current hitch has a 350 lb tongue weight capacity, using an adapter will lower the capacity to 175 lbs. This will mean that the hitch accessory (bike rack or cargo carrier) plus what ever is carried on it can weigh no more than 175 lbs. This is caused by the additional leverage placed on the receiver by using the adapter.
Your best bet would be to either upgrade to a class III receiver that has a 2 inch receiver opening like part # 36296 or use an accessory that has the 1-1/4 inch shank.
Products Referenced in This Question
Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class II
- 300 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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Hitch Adapter 1-1/4" to 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Expander
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Hitch Mounted Accessories
- 7-1/4 Inch Extension
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 1-1/4 Inch to 2 Inch
- Brophy
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 500 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
more information >
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