11/4 " tube slightly too big for 1 1/4" hitch ? solution?
230136
This fits the 1 and 1/4" hitches perfectly, have used it many times. Heavy duty.
230137
I wish I could help. I have a 2" receiver and a reducer that fits. Perhaps you could shave down the edge to make it fit. Mike R.
230138
It was a tight fit for mine also. I used a little oil on the tube and just make sure you are inserting it squarely.
230139
It fit in the 1 1/4 inch hitch on my 2012 Subaru Outback (dealer installed hitch, not factory installed).
230140
Ours fits, but it is tight. Did you lubricate it? Hitches often get a little corrosion (rust) on the inside, so you might need a combination of oil and a little persuasion (I used some gentle taps from a dead blow mallet). Also, the weight of the basket makes it hard to get it to go straight in.
758485
Similar problem - no way to get to nut inside channel to tighten down properly either. Might work for a smaller ball, but I would not trust it even if you could get it on there. The workaround I used (found on Amazon as I needed ASAP for a trip) was to purchase a different receiver hitch that had a "piggy back" receiver welded above it. The upper one can be used to hold the bike rack and the "real" one below allows a ball to be mounted properly. Added advantage is you can get a MUCH better tow rating / capacity using this configuration.Hope this helps.MP
1060442
I'm sorry but I have no ideal. I just googled trailer hitch for our bike & this is what came up.
354224
I think trailer hitch holders come in a few different sizes. Maybe you need an adapter?
1131773
Hi, Donna. I may not be able to help out, as I had to modify the unit by cutting off a portion of the top horizontal bar. The portion I removed was the right most section starting at the right edge of the right vertical tube. I had to do that so that it would clear the bumper on my Rv. If that mod is of no consequence then perhaps you can tell me what you are looking for. To start with the tubingfor a standard 2" receiver, so the outside dimensions are 2 1/2 sq.
33811
Dennis, I placed mine on 3 1/2 post and there probably another 1/2 left if that. I think you may be able to squeeze onto a 4" lost only.
865601
The center of the hole IS about 1.5" from the end of the 1.25" shaft. The hole is about .5" in diameter. When I say "about" I mean I used a tape measure. Certainly within 1/16th of an inch. Perhaps you can grind the end off a bit if you need the distance to be shorter. Or if it's welds that keep the adapter from entering the hitch fully, perhaps chamfer the end.
1753468
The bottom of the basket tube is even with the top of the hitch tube. Hopefully that makes sense.
1767547
I used a hitch vise plate from harbor freight because I have a 2 inch receiver and the adapter was loose IMHO. But I measured from the old 1 1/4 hitch that Highland uses and from the hole where the pin goes in crosswise to hold the hitch in the receiver to the plate is 14 inches. So if you measure from the receiver hole to the back of the spare tire you need at least 14 inches or an adapter. You can always get a hitch extender to add length.
71883
I know they make adaptors to go from 1 1/4 into a 2 but not sure about the other way for safety reasons. A 1 1/4 hitch receiver less of a weight rating. Remember you'll have nearly five hundred pounds of bikes on the rack plus the weight of the rack. Adaptors are just adding another point for failure. Hope this helped.
286771
The rise on this hitch is 5-3/4 inch. If you have any other questions we would be happy to help. Cody Camping Connection 8665768171
69083
Extending the shank might adversly effect the weight distribution and sway control of the hitch. I would recommend contacting the engineers at Andersen. You are changing factory specs, so better check first
1276338
I suggest you measure your receiver. You can either get the 2 inch or 1 1/2 inch hitch.
1443598
No, it only has 1-1/4" Square Tube as a part of the hitch assembly. You can purchase adapters to go from this 1-1/4" to 2"
103701
I have a Hidden Hitch Class 1 #60869 with a 1 1/4" square receiver. The Swagman works with either 1 1/4" or 2" receiver. Also got the Swagman 1/2" locking hitch pin so the bike rack cannot be easily stolen.
1902025
Trailer hitches come with 2 inch square and 1 1/4 inch square openings. This fits either size.
1862906
You must have a 1-1/4 hitch and will need to get an adapter to marry a 1-1/4" to a 2" hitch