How To Use 1-1/4" Bike Rack with EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver

Question:

Hi! I wanted to ask a question about Item # 306-X7261. I Currently have a 1 1/4 bike rack I want to attach to my car but in the future I wanted to connect a 2 motorcycle trailer. I wanted to know if the removable hitch receiver was interchangeable between the two models. Like could I buy the 1 1/4 now and later buy the 2 or is that not the best way to go about it? I live in a city so parking is always very tight and if I leave the bike rack on i would like to keep it as close to the car as possible so I would be ok with buying the two hitch receivers for the bracket if that was possible just to minimize adapters and because the 2 motorcycle trailer would rarely be used. That or if there was a good sleeve adapter/reducer with some sort of anti sway built in thatd be nice. just something that would minimize how much the rack extends form the vehicle. Thank you.

asked by: Hans C

Expert Reply:

The EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Receivers like part # 306-X7261 are only offered with the 2" trailer hitch opening. That said, you can purchase a 1-1/4" trailer hitch opening separately using the EcoHitch Stealth Hitch 2" to 1-1/4" Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter part # EH54FR. This option will give you the shortest overall length in regards to using a 2" to 1-1/4" adapter.

It is not available with the 1-1/4" trailer hitch opening only.

expert reply by: Conner L