Hitch question

Miguel · 02-06-2008, 11:01 PM

I bought a four bike rack with a 1 1/4" receiver and a hitch to go along with it for my old car. My question is this...would I be better off buying 2" hitch for my new E and buy an adaptor for the 1.25 bike rack or just buy another 1.25" hitch.

Are there any big advantages to having a 2" hitch. I really don't plan on doing any towing...it's pretty much just to haul the bikes. But.....you never know what the future holds.

Shoulda just bought the 2" to begin with.....shoulda, coulda, woulda. I guess my hindsight's as good as anyones.

Opinions?, Miguel

Twilightzero · 02-07-2008, 09:17 AM

Get the 2" hitch. You'll be much happier with it and in my experience there's a LOT more accessories for a 2" hitch than a 1 1/4". That and I've always felt the 1 1/4" is just sooooo wimpy! The tongue weight on them is so low a normal adult can't even stand on it!

Rocket Dog · 02-07-2008, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Twilightzero

Get the 2" hitch. You'll be much happier with it and in my experience there's a LOT more accessories for a 2" hitch than a 1 1/4". That and I've always felt the 1 1/4" is just sooooo wimpy! The tongue weight on them is so low a normal adult can't even stand on it!

He's right. Oh my God did I just say that?

Twilightzero · 02-07-2008, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Rocket Dog

He's right. Oh my God did I just say that?

What was that?? I think I'm hearing voices again! Sounded like Rocket Dog said I was right and I KNOW that's not something I'd really hear!

Ethel, where's my medication!?!?

Tim Vance · 02-07-2008, 01:13 PM

oh geez you two...both of you jumping to conclusions...
Twi, it sounded to me that RD was saying that Miguel was right in that he shoulda bought the 2" hitch, not you....:rolleyes:

Twilightzero · 02-07-2008, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim Vance

oh geez you two...both of you jumping to conclusions...
Twi, it sounded to me that RD was saying that Miguel was right in that he shoulda bought the 2" hitch, not you....:rolleyes:

I would've thought that except he quoted me :rolleyes:

Tim Vance · 02-07-2008, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Twilightzero

I would've thought that except he quoted me :rolleyes:

oh. Right. OK.

nevermind

(you expect me to read every word posted....(I thought it was deje vu again...)

Twilightzero · 02-07-2008, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim Vance

oh. Right. OK.

nevermind

(you expect me to read every word posted....(I thought it was deje vu again...)

You know you've been on the forums too long when you're double vision in real life starts to have quote boxes around it...:rolleyes:

Miguel · 02-08-2008, 01:35 AM

As usual...thanks for the advice...2" it is. Reminds me of the old grade school joke...."Two inches more and I'd be a king, two inches less....a queen".

Miguel

Twilightzero · 02-08-2008, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Miguel

As usual...thanks for the advice...2" it is. Reminds me of the old grade school joke...."Two inches more and I'd be a king, two inches less....a queen".

Miguel

Never heard that one around here. We had more class. We spent our time talking about cultured things, like "I am rubber, you are glue!"

Good choice!

02-06-2008, 11:01 PM	#1
Miguel EOC Rank: Hydrogen 2006 4WD EX-P AT Nighthawk Black Pearl (NBP) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 54	Hitch question I bought a four bike rack with a 1 1/4" receiver and a hitch to go along with it for my old car. My question is this...would I be better off buying 2" hitch for my new E and buy an adaptor for the 1.25 bike rack or just buy another 1.25" hitch. Are there any big advantages to having a 2" hitch. I really don't plan on doing any towing...it's pretty much just to haul the bikes. But.....you never know what the future holds. Shoulda just bought the 2" to begin with.....shoulda, coulda, woulda. I guess my hindsight's as good as anyones. Opinions?, Miguel

02-07-2008, 09:17 AM	#2
Twilightzero EOC Rank: Magnesium 2007 4WD LX MT Tango Red Pearl (TRP) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Expecting a Spanish inquisition!! Posts: 9,457	Get the 2" hitch. You'll be much happier with it and in my experience there's a LOT more accessories for a 2" hitch than a 1 1/4". That and I've always felt the 1 1/4" is just sooooo wimpy! The tongue weight on them is so low a normal adult can't even stand on it! __________________ Twilightzero, International Man of Debauchery The stock tires are well-suited for use as bumpers on tugboats or docks. -Ramblerdan Join the EOC Bucanneers! Mods: ASA JS6 rims, Nokian WR-SUV tires, DIY roof rack, DIY Dog Platform, Curt Class III trailer hitch, Char Griller Super Pro Trailer Hitch Grill, Infinity 6022si Speakers, Shen's Side Marker Turn Signals, Leather shift boot, K&N filter, RoadRunner 34/78 Monster Battery, Home Depot Grill

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Tim Vance EOC Rank: Iron 2003 2WD EX AT Eternal Blue Pearl (EBP) Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Posts: 3,255	oh geez you two...both of you jumping to conclusions... Twi, it sounded to me that RD was saying that Miguel was right in that he shoulda bought the 2" hitch, not you....:rolleyes: __________________ Canadian 'Y', Key less entry, Alarm, carpet floor mats, bungees, Wheel locks, 'Element' 3rd brake light, Cloud Rider Stainless Steel Grill, Fog Lights, Shen's blinker mod, Canada stickers, 'Empire's Dark Side mod', RAM Laptop holder, window tint, class III hitch, window vent visors, Michelin LTX, Side Steps, 'Memory foam' seat covers, driver side armrest, Hunter Bull Bar Tim and Elaine are Honoured to be amongst the Founders of the Misfits est. 14 July 05

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02-08-2008, 01:35 AM	#9
Miguel EOC Rank: Hydrogen 2006 4WD EX-P AT Nighthawk Black Pearl (NBP) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 54	As usual...thanks for the advice...2" it is. Reminds me of the old grade school joke...."Two inches more and I'd be a king, two inches less....a queen". Miguel