Why Shouldn't I Use A Hitch Adapter With My Cass I Hitch?
Question:
Hollywood Racks RV Rider. Why is it said that a 1.25 to 2 adapter should not be used? My 1.25 class 1 hitch is chassis mounted and I have a 2 adapter already installed.
asked by: Fred
Expert Reply:
Whenever you use a hitch adapter like the Hitch Adapter 1-1/4" to 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver # 80303 you affectively cut your trailer hitches capacity by half.
So, with your class I hitch already has a fairly low capacity, using a hitch adapter will reduce your capacity to almost nothing.
Instead, I recommend using a bike rack that is compatible with a class I hitch, like the:
-Thule Hitching Post Pro - Folding Tilting 4 Bike Rack w Anti-Sway # TH934XTR.
This bike rack isn't going to have as much capacity as the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes # HLY64FR that you're looking at, however you can still transport up to 2 bikes weighing up to 35-lbs each.
Additionally, if you ever chose to upgrade your hitch on your 2015 Ford Transit T350 to a class III hitch like the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98842, which is a confirmed fit for your vehicle, you'll be able to carry up to 4-bikes weighing 35-lbs each, and/or be able to use the Hollywood Racks RV Rider # HLY64FR with no issues.
Products Referenced in This Question
Hitch Adapter 1-1/4" to 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver (Class II Only)
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Expander
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Hitch Mounted Accessories
- 6 Inch Extension
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 1-1/4 Inch to 2 Inch
- Tow Ready
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 900 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 8000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 900 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- etrailer
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Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- RV and Camper Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- RV Hitch Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Electric Bikes
- Fat Bikes
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Motorhome
- Fifth Wheel
- Flat-Towed Vehicle
- Hollywood Racks
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Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 4 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Thule
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