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Adjustable hitch stinger
« on: September 28, 2025, 07:06:34 PM »
Any recommendations for a decent one that fits tight (wont rattle) for a 2.5" receiver?
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Re: Adjustable hitch stinger
« Reply #1 on: September 28, 2025, 09:52:25 PM »
I have a Fastaway that has a pin that wide out to take up slop in the receiver.  It’s 2” though.  Dunno of they have a 2.5” version.

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Re: Adjustable hitch stinger
« Reply #2 on: September 29, 2025, 08:20:39 AM »
I picked up one of these:
https://rhinohitch.com/collections/2-5-receiver

I really like it as you don't get a stub sticking out below the hitch when you set it for a lower drop.  Easy to adjust and I love the quick change ball system as I have trailers with three different ball sizes.

The only downside I have seen is that for trailers with chains that are already tight, you might need to add a link or two, or upgrade to longer chains as the hitch sticks out quite a ways.  I think I had to get a new chain on one of my trailers, the others were all fine.


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Re: Adjustable hitch stinger
« Reply #3 on: September 29, 2025, 08:23:09 AM »
Clarification...  I got the 2 inch version, not the 2.5 inch version.  I assume the 2.5 inch version is just as good.
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Re: Adjustable hitch stinger
« Reply #4 on: September 29, 2025, 08:31:56 AM »
I use a channel hitch with two pin.  I don't remember the make of it, but it is pretty awesome and allows me to switch ball size and height in seconds. 

Similar to this one...

https://www.autozone.com/trailer-hitch-hitch-balls-and-towing-accessories/trailer-hitch-ball-trailer-hitch-mount/p/curt-2-1-2in-adjustable-multiple-hitch-bar-ball-mount/850092_0_0?cmpid=OSA:US

They do make sleeves for 2 1/2" to 2" if that is an option. 

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Re: Adjustable hitch stinger
« Reply #6 on: September 29, 2025, 05:52:00 PM »
I picked up one of these:
https://rhinohitch.com/collections/2-5-receiver

I really like it as you don't get a stub sticking out below the hitch when you set it for a lower drop.  Easy to adjust and I love the quick change ball system as I have trailers with three different ball sizes.

The only downside I have seen is that for trailers with chains that are already tight, you might need to add a link or two, or upgrade to longer chains as the hitch sticks out quite a ways.  I think I had to get a new chain on one of my trailers, the others were all fine.


Thats the one I opted for.  We'll see how much it moves, may try one of the tightener thingys
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Re: Adjustable hitch stinger
« Reply #7 on: Yesterday at 06:35:31 AM »
I think you will like it, but snug fit probably varies from hitch to hitch.  I like the looks of that hitch snugger!

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