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Heavy Duty SnowyFox 2.5"-2'' Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter - Class V To III/IV Aluminium Alloy Reducer Sleeve W/ Pin & Clip Review

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Details

BrandSnowyFox
Vehicle Service TypeTrailer
MaterialAluminum
Finish TypePowder Coated

Description of Heavy Duty SnowyFox 2.5"-2'' Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter - Class V To III/IV Aluminium Alloy Reducer Sleeve W/ Pin & Clip

2-1/2" to 2" Hitch Receiver Adapter - Convert 2-1/2" Class V hitch receiver into 2" Class III&IV receiver. Allows you to use a 2" accessories such as bike rack and cargo carriers on a 2.5" hitch receiver. PERFECTLY FIT - Unique EXHAUST GROOVE design reduce air resistance for easy insertion. Thanks to Unique Welded Lip on the edge, No Worry About Adapter Sliding Into The Receiver Tube Too Far. Snug Fit and Pin Hole Align Perfectly. Besides, it allows you to easily take out the adapter. STURDY CONSTRUCTION - Pin and Clip Hold Hitch In Place, prevent relative rotation. Rubber coating handle makes it much easier to insert and remove hitch pin, no more hurting your finger trying to take them off. LONG LASTING - Made of HEAVY DUTY aluminium alloy with black powder coat finish, anti-scratch, superior resistance from rust and corrosion, will last for years to come, longer life and better appearance. PRODUCT DIMENSION - Overall length: 5.5" ; Pin hole diameter: 0.62". WHAT YOU'LL GET: 1x 2-1/2" to 2" Receiver Hitch Adapter with Hitch Pin Clip. After-sales Warranty - Within One Month Money Back or Replacement, 2 YEARS Warranty, Within 4 hours Quick Reply Customer Support

Reviews

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Revainrating 4 out of 5

Pretty good ! for my opinion

Product came on time, undamaged which is always good! The product fits well into the assembly everything is good except they should have made it longer! It's a little on the short side but no big deal I'll manage the one in a quarter goes in but there is a little bit of wobble you might want to consider buying one or more anti-wobble devices

Pros
  • on time, good price
Cons
  • May not be compatible with all towing equipment, leading to added expenses and inconvenience

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Made of Aluminum Really? Galvic Reactio!

Are you looking for problems while towing well using this does not doubt raise the likely hood as regular steel and aluminum have a reaction when they touchA problem arises when two dissimilar metals, such as aluminum and carbon steel, are connected together in a structure. The difference in the potentials of the two metals creates a galvanic couple between them, leading to the anodic dissolution of the metal with lesser nobilityMeaning the metal will break down at the nuclear level and we'll…

Pros
  • Fits perfectly into the 2.5 inch hitch I’ve got on my 2017 F-250.
Cons
  • May not fit all trailer hitch sizes and types, limiting universal use

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Fits a little loose

This works well but is not very tight. I don't hear a rattle but just wish it was a slightly tighter fit. Also, it does not slide all the way in but sticks out about an inch.

Pros
  • Worked perfectly on my 4x4 Quad
Cons
  • Doesn't fit for multi- hitch balls ,holes don't line up to to hitch receiver

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Very heavy could be a tighter fit

A nice heavy insert but a little loose in the hitch worked well did end up adding an extra hole for our purpose. That's my feedback!

Pros
  • Beautifully made and finished, but did not fit my 2014 F-350
Cons
  • Get carbon steel not AL. This makes noise.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

It does what it’s supposed to do.

Used on a 1.25” bike rack that needed to go in a 2”receiver. It does what it’s designed to do. Not much else to talk about this piece of metal.

Pros
  • Product as received was consistent with the listing, and it arrived promptly.
Cons
  • Possible risk of damage to the hitch, due to added weight and strain placed on it

Revainrating 1 out of 5

You can do better for my opinion

There’s not much to say, it’s simple to install and lightweight. The problem is that it’s weak— the lip broke after a few hundred miles. Also, the included hitch pin is useless as it’s not long enough to be used with a 2.5” receiver.

Pros
  • Yes, it works very well with my bike carrier.
Cons
  • May cause unwanted noise or movement during transportation, due to improper fit

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Fits great. But you should know about the pin hole.

This adapter fit great. I bought it to adapt the 1.25" shaft of my bike rack to my 2" hitch receiver. That all works and fits great. The issue is that the pin hole in my bike rack is smaller than the pin hole in my 2: receiver and the SnowyFox 2" to 1.25" adapter. I got around this by drilling out the hold in the bike rack to match the hold in the receiver and the adapter. Just something to know when you buy an adapter. Check the size of the pin holes.

Pros
  • perfect replacement but be sure to lock it in so you won't lose it like the original
Cons
  • Vulnerable to theft, requiring an additional lock or security measure to ensure safety

Revainrating 4 out of 5

A little too loose good for me

Both ID and OD are a little loose. There's enough slack for the bike rack to sway about 20-30 degrees at the tip. Expect some wobbling at cruising speeds. A ratchet strap is your friend.The pin is 5/8" FYI.

Pros
  • I like it
Cons
  • Aluminium alloy construction may weather and rust over time with exposure to moisture and the elements

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Inexpensive hitch reducer, works fine, great price!

This is just what was needed, for me, but if you want your reducer to extend away from the vehicle, this is not the right part for you. It just reduces the diameter of the receiver from 2" to 1 1/4", which is what I needed for a Yakima bike rack.

Pros
  • Worked good for a cargo rack. I wouldn't tow with it though, it's just aluminum.
Cons
  • Made out of pop bottle put a heavy load on it it was terribly would not recommend this product