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Our February blogs, seen to the right, \u201cHow to Transport a Car Across the Country\u201d, and, \u201cHow to Test Tire Tread Using a Penny\u201d, have certainly turned this month into the month of \u201cHow To\u2019s!\u201d So we why not end the month with one more \u201cHow To\u201d blog?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After some thought, we realized that many novice towers are\nalways asking questions about setting up hitch receivers and adapters. If you have\na trailer and towing vehicle, you might want to review the steps for doing\nboth. Continue reading to learn a quick guide to installing a trailer hitch adapter,\nas well as, some helpful tips for hitch receivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Trailer Hitch Adapters<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Trailer hitch adapters are great because they do just that:\nadapt. You can use them with a 2 inch hitch accessory with a 1 \u00bc inch receiver.\nEven better, trailer hitch adapters can also be used with hitch-mounted bike\nracks and cargo carriers that are designed for a 2 inch receiver hitch. Keep in\nmind, you still must use cargo support straps to prevent your cargo from moving\naround or creating strain on your trailer hitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before getting started, it is critical to DOUBLE CHECK the receiver hitch tongue weight rating. The tongue weight needs to be higher than the combined weight of the cargo and the apparatuses used to secure everything. See our article, \u201cThe 5 Hitch Classes and Their Maximum Load Capacities<\/a>\u201d to learn more about tongue weight (TW) and gross trailer weight (GTW).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trailer Hitch Adapter Installation Guide:<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Step \u2776<\/strong> \u2013 Insert the adapter into your vehicle\u2019s receiver hitch. Then secure it with the pin and clip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step \u2777 \u2013 Install the 2\u201d hitch accessory, then secure it using\nthe pin and clip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step \u2778 \u2013 Secure the hitch accessory with cargo support straps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step \u2779 \u2013 Periodically inspect the hitch accessory as you use\nit to ensure the trailer hitch adapter and cargo straps are still secure and in\nplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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