Brophy Hitch Reducer and Extender - 2-1/2" to 2" Trailer Hitch - 7" Long
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Brophy Hitch Reducer and Extender - 2-1/2" to 2" Trailer Hitch - 7" Long
Item # HR26
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Brophy Hitch Adapters - HR26
- Hitch Extender
- Hitch Reducer
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 7 Inch Extension
- 2-1/2 Inch to 2 Inch
- 5000 lbs
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Hitch Mounted Accessories
- Trailers
- Brophy
Use your 2" hitch-mounted accessories with your 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" trailer hitch and extend your trailer hitch receiver opening with the same piece. Sturdy, black powder coated steel construction.
Features:
- Lets you use 2" hitch-mounted accessories in your 2-1/2" trailer hitch
- Slides into trailer hitch receiver to reduce size from 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" to 2" x 2"
- Extends trailer hitch receiver opening 6" out from the rear of your vehicle to avoid obstacles
- Get extra clearance for your hitch-mounted accessories, such as bike racks or cargo carriers
- Constructed of sturdy steel
- Resists corrosion with black powder coat finish
- Requires hitch pin and clip or hitch lock (sold separately)
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Application: 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" trailer hitch receivers
- Maximum gross trailer weight: 5,000 lbs
- Maximum GTW when used with weight distribution: 10,000 lbs
- Maximum tongue weight: 500 lbs
- Maximum TW when used with weight distribution: 1,000 lbs
- Pin hole diameter: 5/8"
- Distance between hitch pin holes (center to center): 7"
- Extends receiver an additional 7" from hitch
- Overall length: 12"
Note: Using this extension will reduce your hitch's weight capacity by one third.
HR26 Brophy Receiver Reducer and Extender - Hitch Adapter - 2-1/2" Trailer Hitch to 2" Trailer Hitch - 7" Long
Customer Satisfaction Score:
97% were satisfied with this product
3% of customers were not satisfied
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Customer Reviews
Brophy Hitch Reducer and Extender - 2-1/2" to 2" Trailer Hitch - 7" Long - HR26
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (244 Customer Reviews)
Use your 2" hitch-mounted accessories with your 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" trailer hitch and extend your trailer hitch receiver opening with the same piece. Sturdy, black powder coated steel construction.by: Jon10/11/2022
We were looking for a solution to haul our utv when pulling our camper. This extender allowed us to leave the tailgate down and still have enough clearance to not damage the tailgate. Downside--this extender amplifies the amount of movement with the hitch. This is more than a simple hitch clamp could fix. I added several modifications to completely eliminate the hitch movement. We have taken several trips since the installation and no issues with pulling the trailer. We did have to extend the safety chains about 4 links. Overall a good product and it accomplished the goal. As always,etrailer personnel are knowledgeable, easy to deal with and have quick shipments.
by: Don01/07/2023
Fast delivery, solid gear. This is not only a 7" extension, but an adapter from 2 1/2" to 2" receiver to use equipment that I already have such as bike carrier and vise insert. Works great! I opted for the heavier version (why not) in case I needed to tow a small trailer. As always, very pleased with etrailer and their support.
by: Michael 08/19/2023
Works great when used with anti rattle hitch locks for my carry on hitch basket and my Saris bike rack. Would definitely recommend. Allows me to drop my tailgate with the bikes on the tack.
by: Paul03/14/2018
My truck has a 2-1/2" receiver. I already owned a heavy duty 2" hitch. This 2" reducer & extender was perfect for my use. I used it to tow a rental trailer and needed to extend my receiver to allow me to tow with the tailgate down. This reducer/extender did the trick. I had plenty of room making tight u-turns.
The quality of the product is very good. I would recommend this product to others.
by: Ken07/24/2023
Bought this to extend my bike rack away from the truck camper door. Added a anti rattle clamp and yhe setup has been perfect.
by: Edward 08/12/2023
Works as it should and I didn't have to turn my power jack on my camper 90 degrees to miss the tailgate when it is lowered!!
by: Tom 08/03/2023
got this to accommodate the Tule bike rack in my 1 ton truck. I haven't used it yet but looks shiny.
by: Webb06/26/2020
I purchased this to use on my 2500HD to transition from the factory 2.5" receiver to a 2" so that we could use a Yakima hitch mounted bike rack. With the length of the tube, it also provides the perfect amount of clearance from the back of the truck so that I can lower the tailgate without it hitting the upright on the bike rack. Great product and always pleased with etrailer's customer service!
by: Rick 06/25/2023
Working with etrailer.com was great. I worked with Madison and she was knowledgable, professional and very helpful. Got what I needed and it was delivered earlier than expected! I highly recommend etrailer.com!
by: Dwayne02/24/2022
Product is very high quality. There was a small shipping delay, but etrailer was excellent at keeping me informed of the delay and when to expect product. I am very satisfied with the purchase.
Dwayne
2/25/2023
Excellent
by: Chad 04/15/2023
Quality extension, keeps tailgate from hitting trailers jack stand.
by: Jeff Brewer06/05/2016
This heavy duty extension is going to work perfect for towing my boat behind my truck and camper. This is just what I needed. The quality is superb. I found a similar product on Amazon but the reviews were poor and the quality looked inferior to the e-trailer product.
by: Eric08/09/2023
This product works well as expected. The shipping service I recieved however, was not good. I was promised delivery prior to the time I needed it, but it came too late and I had to purchase another one locally, with a lot of running around to find something in time.
by: Ryan10/11/2022
2.5" hitches are great, except that every single accessory aside from your heavy duty hitch doesn't fit.
I had a shockingly difficult time finding an adapter that wasn't total garbage. I tried several. This was key to my problem, and it gave me a little bit of extra room too!
by: Joseph 01/19/2023
Not really much to talk about. I needed it so that I was able to open my tailgate with my trailer attached. I pull a 7,000 pound trailer. It does exactly what I need it to do.
by: Mark08/15/2022
I have a bike rack that has a 2" sleeve. My hitch is 2'1/2". The hitch pin placement on the rack would not work with an adapter sleeve that I purchased locally. The length of this adapter sleeve allows me to use the rack on my truck, but adds the advantage of mounting the rack away from the bumper so I can drop the tailgate with that rack attached to the hitch.
by: Glen 02/09/2023
the receiver was good quality and the road master did alao. No Vibration at all
by: LeonardJ01/29/2023
Works well with the compressor.
by: Joseph 09/16/2023
Exactly what I needed
by: Albert04/22/2023
All I received was an empty box with a hole in the side. Customer service was very helpful and promised to send a replacement.
by: John 08/05/2023
Couldn't" find this product anywhere else. Fast delivery. Great quality.
by: Terry Rulapaugh10/08/2015
We can now haul our golf cart with the tailgate (on our Chevy HD 2500 6'-6" bed) down and still pull our Apex 24' travel trailer. Before we would need to remove the tailgate. Our truck hitch is a class 5 rated at 13,500 lbs. and our trailer fully loaded is 5964 lbs. We only needed to extend our 7- pin cord ,the breakaway brake cable and safety chains.
Terry R.
10/7/2016
Great!Great!
by: Vince06/07/2022
This reducer works great for attaching our Yakima bike rack that fits into. 2” receiver. I would highly recommend this product in this application.
by: Steve 06/22/2023
Exactly as expected and everything was great!
by: Curtis 07/07/2023
Just as described.
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See what our Experts say about this Brophy Hitch Adapters
- Can the Brophy Hitch Reducer and Extender Part HR26 Be Used With a Weight Distribution SystemYes, the Brophy Hitch Reducer and Extender part # HR26 can be used with a weight distribution system but you will be limited to 10,000 lbs or 1/3 of your trailer hitch's weight capacity, whichever is lower. This adapter will provide you with a 7" extension from the hitch pin hole on your trailer hitch.There should be a sticker on your trailer hitch which lists the weight capacity.
view full answer... - Will Brophy Hitch Reducer and Extender # HR26 Fit into Factory Hitch on 2013 Ford F250 SuperdutyThe Brophy Hitch Reducer and Extender # HR26 fits all standard 2-1/2-inch hitch receivers and provides a smaller 2-inch receiver opening. Some Ford OEM hitches in the 2010 - 2013 model year range did have hitch tubes with slightly radiused inside corners that could bind with some standard aftermarket accessories. The solution in such cases is to carefully sand off the powder coat on such items at the corners, being careful not to remove any metal or cause high heat build-up that could...
view full answer... - Can Brophy 2-1/2 to 2 Inch Hitch Reducer and Extender be Used with Weight DistributionBrophy hitch extender and reducer # HR26 is indeed rated for use with weight distribution. When used with weight distribution this reducer is rated for 10,000 pounds gross trailer weight and 1,000 pounds tongue weight. However, the use of this extender reduces the tongue weight capacity of the hitch by 1/3. So for example if your trailer hitch tongue weight capacity is 1,000 pounds it would be reduced to 667 pounds when using the extension. The other option is to use a 2-1/2 inch shank...
view full answer... - Does Brophy 2-1/2 to 2 Inch Hitch Reducer/Extender have Enough Depth for Thule T2 Pro ShankYes, the Brophy Hitch Reducer and Extender # HR26 has more than enough depth from the face of the receiver to the pin hole for the 1-1/2 inch requirement of your Thule bike rack.
view full answer... - Dimensions Of Brophy Hitch Reducer and Extender HR26I went out the warehouse and measured Brophy Hitch Reducer and Extender - 2-1/2" to 2" Trailer Hitch part # HR26 and it measures 2-1/2" from the center of the front hole to the front end of the receiver. It also measures 2-1/2" from the center of the back hole to the end of the extension. The distance from the center of front hole to the center of the back hole is 7" and the overall length is 12". I have attached a diagram for your reference.
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- Distance Between Hitch Pin Holes on Brophy Hitch Reducer and Extender HR26On the Brophy Hitch Adapter # HR26 the distance between the two hitch pin holes is 7-inches, from hole center to hole center. Overall length end to end is 12-inches. Please note that using this extension will reduce your hitch's weight capacity by one third. This reduction in capacity is a result of the actual hitch load being moved further away from the receiver tube, which causes it to exert more leverage on the hitch.
view full answer... - Is Weight Distribution Capacity of Brophy Hitch Extender HR26 Refer to Equal-i-zer SystemYour Equal-i-zer weight distribution system is the type of weight distribution that the hitch extender part # HR26 is designed to work with and have the higher 1,000 lbs of tongue weight capacity.
view full answer... - Adapter Solution for Thule Helium Bike Rack Used in 2-1/2 inch HitchFor your situation the best solution would be a hitch extender that reduces the 2-1/2 inch down to a 2 inch hitch like with the # HR26 so that you can keep using the hitch lock/anti rattle bolt of your Thule Helium TH9043 since it puts the 2 inch hitch out further.
view full answer... - Availability of 7 inch Hitch Extension with 10,000 lb CapacityWe have one solution that will work well, but you'll need to have a 2-1/2 inch hitch installed on your tow vehicle. The Brophy hitch extender part # HR26 is a 7 inch extension with a capacity of 10,000 lbs so it would work well.
view full answer... - Hitch Extender to Prevent Trailer Jackknifing When Backing If you're backing into tight spots where the trailer is almost jackknifed, the best thing to do would be to remove the spring bars from your weight distribution system before backing. Everything should work fine at that point. The # HR26 extender actually reduces the hitch opening to a 2 inch, which wouldn't work for you.
view full answer... - Can Brophy Hitch Extender # HR26 be Used with Weight DistributionThe Brophy hitch extender part # HR26 that you referenced will give you an addtional 12 inches of hitch extension and can be used with weight distribution. It has a rating of 10,000 lbs of trailer weight when used with a weight distribution system but it also cuts the capacity of your vehicle's hitch by 1/3 due to the additional length.
view full answer... - Needing a Hitch Reducer From 2-1/2 Inch to 2 Inch Hitch and Extend at Least 4 InchesThe Brophy Hitch Reducer and Extender, # HR26, will reduce from 2-1/2 to 2 inch hitch opening and has a 6 inch extension. The Brophy hitch reducer and extender is the closet product to a 4 inch extension that we offer. Note: Using a hitch extension will decrease your hitches weight capacity by 1/3.
view full answer... - Possible Solution to Help Prevent Trailer Jackknifing It's hard to totally visualize your issue but typically a long ball mount can help to give extra clearance like the # D-26. This ball mount has a length of 12-5/8 inches.
view full answer... - Recommended Hitch Extender For 2-1/2 Inch Trailer Hitch Receiver 7 Inches LongWe don't have a 7 inch extension for your 2-1/2 inch hitch receiver. The closest we have is the Brophy Hitch Reducer and Extender - 2-1/2" to 2" Trailer Hitch - 6" Long # HR26. Since that is a reducer and an inch shorter, it most likely isn't what you need. We have 2-1/2 to 2-1/2 inch extensions, but they are 24 inches long like # C45048.
view full answer... - Solution For Extending Weight Distribution Hitch On 2018 GMC Sierra 2500You can use the setup that you mentioned: Brophy Hitch Reducer and Extender - 2-1/2" to 2" Trailer Hitch 7" # HR26 and Curt Weight Distribution Shank 14" # C17122. Both of these are rated for well over what your trailer weight and tongue weight will be so you won't have an issue there. One thing to note here is that the Brophy Reducer will reduce your trailer hitch receiver's overall capacity by 1/3. Your 2018 GMC Sierra 2500 Hitch should be rated for more than enough so this likely won't...
view full answer... - Hitch Reducer to Convert 2-1/2 Inch Receiver to a 2 InchThis is simple fix. You'll just need a hitch reducer that will shim the 2-1/2 inch receiver down to 2 inches. I'd recommend using part # BWRHXA2182 from B&W. What I really like about this reducer are the pinches placed in the end of the adapter that ensures the adapter won't slide into the 2-1/2 inch receiver so far that the hitch pin holes won't line up.
view full answer... - Hitch Extender Options for 2016 Chevy Silverado 2500HD with 2-1/2 inch HitchWe have hitch extenders like the part # HR26 which will extend a 2-1/2 inch hitch 7 inches and will reduce it down to a 2 inch hitch. The next size longer than that would be the # C45048 which is good for between 24 to 34 inches. It basically shows up as 34 inches and allows you to trim it down to 24 inches if needed.
view full answer... - Threads for Bike Rack Hitch Pin Won't Catch Using 2-1/2" to 2" Hitch AdapterI do have an option for you but there aren't any longer hitch pins that can be used for bikes racks, the solution would be to use a different adapter, the Brophy Hitch Reducer and Extender part # HR26. This would be just as if you were use the bike rack with a 2" trailer hitch.
view full answer... - Hitch Extender Needed That is at Least 8 inches Long and Rated for 8,000 lbsThe shortest hitch extender that we have which is compatible with a 2-1/2 inch receiver on your tow vehicle is the Hitch Box Extension and Reducer # RP45292. It has an adjustable length of 24" - 34", reduces the receiver to a 2" x 2" opening, and is rated for 8,000 lbs when used with a Weight Distribution system. Your only other option would be the Brophy Hitch Reducer and Extender # HR26 which is rated for 10,000 lbs with a Weight Distribution system, but it is only 7 inches long.
view full answer... - Determining if 7" Extender Can Be Used with Long Shank Ball Mount for 10,000 Pound Trailer There are a couple of important things to keep in mind when determining if you will be able to safely tow your trailer using the Brophy Hitch Reducer and Extender # HR26 The first is that when using the adapter the capacities on your trailer hitch will be reduced by one third. This is actually fairly generous as most other similar options reduce these capacities by a full 50 percent. This just means if your trailer hitch has a 12,000 pound towing weight capacity and a 1,200 pound tongue...
view full answer... - 1000-lb Tongue Weight Hitch Extender RecommendationI have a solution for you- the Blue Ox Hitch Extender for Tow Bars # BX88264 which has a 1000-lb tongue weight / 10000-lb towing weight capacity and will also provide a 12" extension for your hitch. This is the only hitch extender we currently offer with that tongue weight capacity that does not required the use of a weight distribution hitch. This extender would only be able to be used to flat tow and we do not currently have hitch extender that can be used for regular towing applications...
view full answer... - 12 inch Long Hitch Tube Recommendation that has a 2 inch OpeningThe Brophy Hitch Reducer # HR26 has a tongue weight capacity of 500 lbs. I have a better solution for you since this was not designed for welding to a bumper. For a product that is very similar that is designed to be welded and used as a hitch opening check out the Combo Bar 12" with 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver # E-11. This is also 12 inches long. Check out the review video I attached as well. When installed on your bumper it will have the same capacity as the bumper as long as it is welded...
view full answer... - Hitch Extension Recommendation for 2017 Chevy Silverado with 2-1/2 inch HitchThe best options we have is the Curt Hitch Extender part # C45048 which can be trimmed down to 24 inches. This fits a 2-1/2 inch hitch as well. This is rated for use with weight distribution too but the capacity is 8,000 lbs total plus the capacity of the hitch it is installed in will be reduced by 50 percent.
view full answer... - Can The Brophy Hitch Reducer and Extender # HR26 Be Used as Only a Reducer Without an Extender?To verify if you will be able to use the Brophy Hitch Reducer and Extender # HR26 as both an adapter and a reducer you will need to measure your current receiver. The hitch pin center hole to the weld on the tube is 1-1/2" and 9-1/2" from the center pin hole to the end of the tube. I have included an image below with the measurements for you. If your truck will allow for those measurements you will be able to use this as both an extender and a reducer. Otherwise you will need the Reducer...
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Jon W.
10/11/2023
The hitch extender is working well for us. We just finished our second season of camping with no issues.