How To Mount Cargo Carrier For 2" Receiver in Receiver That is 2-1/2"

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I have a 2.5inch hitch on my rv. Are there any carriers that will work with a 2.5inch hitch?

asked by: Cliff F

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I have a solution for you, but there is not a cargo carrier available with a 2-1/2" shank. Instead you can use a hitch reducer like the Blue Ox Hitch Reducer Sleeve - 2-1/2" to 2" Trailer Hitch # BX88187, which will turn your 2-1/2" receiver into a 2" receiver and allow you to use the Gear Deck # H00604 you were looking at, or any other hitch mounted cargo carrier.

This is a common and easy solution for adapting your 2-1/2" receiver, and is the best solution.

expert reply by: Erik B

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Answer 1

If you have a Class III trailer hitch, then it will have a 2 inch receiver opening. When you measure the receiver, make sure that you are measuring just the width of the opening and not the outside dimensions. Take a look at the FAQ I have linked for…

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Answer 2

Most of the domestic truck manufacturers are putting Class V trailer hitches with a 2-1/2 inch receiver on their 3/4 ton trucks, including Dodge. This is mainly because they are building their trucks stronger and stronger each year and they need to…

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Answer 3

Yes, you most certainly can simply use a reducer sleeve as opposed to a new shank for your Weight Distribution (WD) setup. I recommend the Curt Reducer Sleeve #C45405 which will reduce your 2-1/2" hitch receiver opening to a 2" opening so…

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I have a better solution for you than a sleeve adapter. What would be better for you would be a weight distribution shank that is designed for 2-1/2 inch hitches like the #EQ90-02-4800. The great thing about weight distribution shanks is that they…

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Answer 5

The Blue Ox Hitch Reducer Sleeve - 2-1/2" to 2" Trailer Hitch #BX88187 you were looking at does not reduce the capacities of your trailer hitch receiver and it is perfectly compatible with the Blue Ox BXW1200 weight distribution hitch. This…

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Answer 6

I went out into our warehouse to measure the wall thickness of the Blue Ox Hitch Reducer Sleeve #BX88187 that you referenced and found that it measures 1/4 inch thick. Which if you think about it that makes perfect sense considering the fact the…

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Answer 7

Yes. You can use the Blue Ox Sway Pro #BLU77FR on your 2010 GMC Sierra 2500 HD with the 2-1/2" hitch with the factory sleeve reducer. You could also use the Blue Ox Hitch Reducer Sleeve - 2-1/2" to 2" Trailer Hitch #BX88187 to…

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Answer 8

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 9

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 10

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 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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