How to Reduce a 2.5" Hitch to a 2" Hitch Receiver While Also Providing Drop
Question:
I am looking for a down hitch adapter. My truck has a 2.5inch receiver, and my anti-sway hitch on my RV needs a 2inch receiver. Either an adjustable or fixed would work. I would prefer not to an additional reducer sleeve if possible.
asked by: Gary B
Expert Reply:
If I am following you correctly, I think what you are looking for is a drop hitch that has a 2.5" shank for your truck and then the part that drops is a 2" receiver. So essentially a hitch reducer that also supplies a drop.
If that is correct, we do have a couple options.
- Gen-Y Phantom X Adjustable 2-Ball Mount # GY35XR (up to a 5" Drop)
- Gen-Y Phantom X Adjustable 2-Ball Mount # GY95XR (up to a 7-1/2" Drop)
Your other option would be to use a reducer sleeve like the Curt Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeve # C45405 in the 2.5" hitch on your truck to reduce it to 2". You can then use a drop hitch like the Patriot Hitches Adjustable Drop Hitch Receiver Adapter # PH54FR to provide the drop needed.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeve - 2-1/2" to 2"
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Reducer
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Hitch Mounted Accessories
- No Extension
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 2-1/2 Inch to 2 Inch
- CURT
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Gen-Y Phantom X Adjustable 2-Ball Mount - 2-1/2" Hitch - 16K - 7-1/2" Drop
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 7 Inch
- Rise - 7 Inch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Stacked Receivers
- Gen-Y Hitch
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Patriot Hitches Adjustable Drop Hitch Receiver Adapter - 2" Hitches - 11" Rise/Drop - 7K
- Drop Hitch
- Adjustable Height
- No Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- 11 Inch Drop
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7000 lbs GTW
- Anti-Rattle Shank
- Patriot Hitches
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Gen-Y Phantom X Adjustable 2-Ball Mount - 2-1/2" Hitch - 16K - 5" Drop
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 5 Inch
- Rise - 5 Inch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Stacked Receivers
- Gen-Y Hitch
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