Is Fastway e2 Shank Compatible With Reducer Sleeve on 2019 Ford F-250

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I just bought a Ford F250 the hitch is a 2 1/2. I have an E2 distribution hitch for my camper it is a 2 in can I use a reducer with this hitch?

asked by: Dan L

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You can use a reducer sleeve like the # e26YR on your F-250 receiver with the e2 shank. What you don't want to do is use a reducer and extender like the # e53YR you were looking at. The extender will reduce the capacity of your hitch by 50%.

expert reply by: Robin H

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Answer 1

Yes, the hitch reducer part #e53YR does fit the 2.5 inch hitch of your 2021 Ram 2500 and also will work great with the Thule T2 Classic bike rack #

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Answer 2

Reducer sleeves like the #BWRHXA2182 are often used for accessories, but it is perfectly acceptable to use them for towing as well. As long as it is just a reducer, and not a reducer and extension, it will not impact your towing capacity. If you got…

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Since the hitch pin of the Kuat Transfer part #KU84FR is not quite long enough to work in a 2-1/2 inch hitch you'd need to use it with a hitch adapter like the part #e53YR which fits into your 2-1/2 inch hitch and provides a 2 inch hitch for the…

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Answer 4

Hello Steve. I do have a good solution for you, but I cannot recommend using the Malone Adapter #MPG544. Since it is rated for towing only 4,000 lbs, your 8,000 lb towed vehicle would be double the max towing capacity. You are right about there being…

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Answer 5

Yes, anytime you use a hitch extender or reducer like #HR26 you will lose about 1/3 of your hitches overall capacity. However, since you'll be towing a trailer that weighs between 4,500 to 5,000 lbs, the Brophy Hitch Reducer #HR26 will still work…

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Answer 6

The Curt High-Low Adapter #C59KR is designed for flat towing only. Curt doesn't even test it for accessories to give it a tongue weight rating. The Roadmaster #RM-048-4 is the most comparable with a distance of 9-5/8" from hitch pin to hitch…

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Answer 7

So the answer is yes, with your 2-1/2 inch receiver you will still be able to use the Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack #TH83JV. You are correct, however, that the your standard hitch reducer sleeve isn't going to work, so what you will need instead is…

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Is Fastway e2 Shank Compatible With Reducer Sleeve on 2019 Ford F-250

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