Recommended Anti-Rattle Device for 1-1/4 Inch Hitch Adapter

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best/easiest/fastest way to anti rattle a 1 1/4 to 2 inch hitch adapter. with rise or not... for back of prius bike platform

asked by: Ernest P

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Helpful Expert Reply:

It sounds like you are looking for an anti-rattle device for the connection between a hitch adapter like the Brophy # HTAD and the 1-1/4 inch hitch receiver on your Toyota Prius. For this I recommend taking a look at the Roadmaster No-Rattle Trailer Hitch Clamp # RM-061-125. This will do an excellent job of reducing rattle and play inside the receiver by clamping on the receiver and adapter to fill in any gap. It's also a quick and simple install, as you can see by checking out the attached video.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Answer 1

When you use a hitch adapter like the part #HTAD you cut the capacity of the hitch in half. The bike rack would not be affected, but the hitch and frame of the vehicle where the hitch attaches would potentially be affected if you were to overload the…

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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