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Hitch Adapters & Extenders




These trailer hitch adapters/extenders are used to match a trailer hitch ball mount with a shank size that does NOT match the size of the receiver tube on your trailer hitch. These adapters DO NOT increase towing capacity. When you use an adapter, your maximum trailer weight is the lowest of the following:
  • 50% of the towing capacity of the vehicles trailer hitch.
  • The vehicle's towing capacity as stated in the vehicles owner's manual.
  • the adapter's maximum trailer weight rating (see descriptions - usually 3500 lbs.)
Also, when you use an adapter, your maximum tongue weight is the lowest of the following:
  • 50% of the tongue weight capacity of the vehicles trailer hitch.
  • the adapter's maximum tongue weight rating (see descriptions - usually 300 lbs.)

For more information and examples, please click here.

Always follow these safety precautions:

  • NEVER seek to exceed the towing capacity of your vehicle under any circumstances.
  • NEVER use an adapter or extender with a weight distributing trailer hitch
  • NEVER weld or modify the adapter or extender
  • NEVER use more than one (1) hitch adapter or extender.



Hidden Hitch Receiver Adapter - 2" reduced to 1-1/4" - 18" long

  • Use a bike rack, cargo basket or other 1-1/4" accessory with your 2" receiver
  • Length of 18"
  • Maximum GTW of 3,500 lbs or 50% of the hitch GTW, whichever is less

    HH-80302











  • Check owners manual for Vehicle towing capacities
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