Solution for Using 1-1/4 Inch Bike Rack with 2 Inch Trailer Hitch Receiver

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How can I connect my 1 1/4inch bike rack to a 2inch hitch. Looks like the converters I see are the opposite direction?

asked by: Michael A

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Expert Reply:

All you need to attach your 1-1/4 inch bike rack to the 2 inch receiver on your vehicle is a reducer like the excellent Brophy # HT02. This will slide right into your vehicle's hitch to provide a smaller 1-1/4 inch opening for your rack. Because of its design this particular model won't cut into the trailer hitch's capacity either like most other adapters.

I have attached a short video demonstration that you can check out as well.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Answer 1

To confirm the measurement from the end of the 2 inch section to the center of the pin hole of the 1-1/4 inch section, I pulled the Brophy Adapter #HTAD that you referenced an found that it measures 2-3/4 inches. I have that figure noted in the…

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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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Answer 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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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Answer 7

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 8

To add a class III hitch to your 2024 Honda CR-V hybrid, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C13397. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your CR-V with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. I really like this…

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Answer 9

Hey Dave, so the best option for carrying your carbon frame bike and e-bike is the Swagman Escapee part #S39SR with the ramp #S59SR . It has the capacity for carrying an e-bike, is rated for travel trailer use, only touches the bikes by the tires…

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Answer 10

The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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Answer 11

The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 #SH22G and the NV 2.0 #NV22G that you referenced are both excellent platform-style racks that will hold your bikes by the front wheels with no frame contact. These are top-of-the-line carriers and you really would not go wrong…

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Answer 12

I definitely understand being a bit overwhelmed by the amount of options in front of you, however I can definitely help with differentiating the trailer hitches for your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon along with explaining my personal recommendation,…

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