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Title: Adjustable hitch stinger
Post by: NOCK NOCK on September 28, 2025, 07:06:34 PM: Any recommendations for a decent one that fits tight (wont rattle) for a 2.5" receiver?
Title: Re: Adjustable hitch stinger
Post by: EnglishSetter on September 28, 2025, 09:52:25 PM: I have a Fastaway that has a pin that winds out to take up slop in the receiver. It’s 2” though. Dunno of they have a 2.5” version.
Title: Re: Adjustable hitch stinger
Post by: Rob 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.
Title: Re: Adjustable hitch stinger
Post by: Rob 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.
Title: Re: Adjustable hitch stinger
Post by: jrebel 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.
Title: Re: Adjustable hitch stinger
Post by: Ridgeratt on September 29, 2025, 08:39:50 AM: https://www.trailerjacks.com/gen-y-2-5-trailer-tow-hitch-anti-rattle-clamp-silencer-device-gh102230

Pretty simple fix
Title: Re: Adjustable hitch stinger
Post by: NOCK NOCK on September 29, 2025, 05:52:00 PM: Quote from: Rob 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.

Thats the one I opted for. We'll see how much it moves, may try one of the tightener thingys
Title: Re: Adjustable hitch stinger
Post by: Rob on September 30, 2025, 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!

That Rhino is a beast of a hitch
Title: Re: Adjustable hitch stinger
Post by: NOCK NOCK on October 03, 2025, 04:53:19 PM: It seems to be very well built, I like it. Towed a car trailer 300 miles today, it did rattle a bit, and put little dents in the aluminum. Not sure if thats normal or not. Will try the tightener thing soon.
Title: Re: Adjustable hitch stinger
Post by: b23 on October 03, 2025, 06:34:42 PM: I have weigh safe adj. height hitches in both 2 and 2.5 the drawbar is aluminum. Neither size fits tight in the receiver and I can rattle it around with my hand but I don't ever hear it or feel it when I'm towing something but it does leave a tiny little dent in one spot on the drawbar. It hasn't really gotten any worse so other then visually inspecting it every so often I don't worry about it.

Being that my drawbars are aluminum and the receiver it goes in is steel it may be a good idea there is a little movement between the two so it doesn't gall.