Will A Hitch With 1-1/4 to 2 Adapter Carry My Cargo Basket
Question:
I plan on ordering this I bought a 2 in receiver adapter for my cargo carrier. Will this product make a 5hr trip with 170lbs included the carrier weight? With the 2 inch receiver adapter
asked by: Terrence V
Expert Reply:
I would not recommend it. It's important to know that 1-1/4 to 2 inch hitch adapters decrease the hitch or vehicle tongue weight capacity, whichever is lowest, by 50 percent. The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11540 has a tongue weight of 200lbs maximum making this class one hitch only capable of 100 pounds, or less, tongue weight. Carrying 170lbs would not be recommended.
A cargo carrier that fits a 1-1/4" hitch like the 17x46 Curt Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
Item # C18145 would be a better option.
You could look at lessening the weight load by adding more in the vehicle or look to the roof with a cargo box like the Yakima RocketBox Pro 14 Rooftop Cargo Box # Y07192 within weight limits as potential solutions.
Another reason we discourage the use of 2 inch accessories in 1-1/4 inch trailer hitch receivers is that the adapter places the carrier farther away from the rear of the vehicle and hitch. This creates additional torque that 1-1/4 inch hitches, especially Class I hitches, are not designed to handle.
Included is a great Help Article with more information on hitch adapters.
Products Referenced in This Question
17x46 Curt Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Flat Carrier
- Fixed Carrier
- 20 Inch Wide
- Heavy Duty
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 48 Inch Long
- Class I
- Class II
- Class III
- Class IV
- Steel
- CURT
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Yakima RocketBox Pro 14 Rooftop Cargo Box - 14 cu ft - Black
- Roof Box
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Medium Length
- Medium Profile
- Medium Capacity
- Dual Side Access
- Black
- Yakima
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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