--- title: "1 1/4 to 2 inch hitch adapter — Niche Verdict: Skip it (41/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/automotive/1-1-4-to-2-inch-hitch-adapter" last_updated: "2026-07-09T22:40:07.587Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($122K/yr) — 1 1/4 to 2 inch hitch adapter doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($122K/yr) — 1 1/4 to 2 inch hitch adapter doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "1 1/4 to 2 inch hitch adapter — Niche Verdict: Skip it (41/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **1 1/4 to 2 inch hitch adapter** **Skip it****41/100 ** a small market ($122K/yr) — 1 1/4 to 2 inch hitch adapter doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$122K** **Growth (1y)** **+154.4%** **Products** **23** **Brands** **19** was 15 a year ago **Sellers** **37** **Price range** **$12.10–$29.91** **Returns** **7.8%** **Rating** **4.5★** **Skip it** Scored 41/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **6** ×0.30 Growth **71** ×0.30 Competition **53** ×0.20 Quality gap **44** ×0.10 Returns **32** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +154.4% year over year. 3K1KSpike '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: May, Jul · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.0× ## **Competition** - MAXXHAUL37% - METOWARE7% - BougeRV6% - TOPTOW6% - X-Haibei5% - Bidach5% - Other (13 brands)35% The top 5 products take 55% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 19 brands and 37 sellers compete here. **Brands** **19 **▲rising was 15 a year ago **Sellers** **37** **Top 5 brand share** **61%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![MaxxHaul 70032 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter / Extension](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31cCgK3YsrL.jpg) [**MaxxHaul 70032 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter / Extension**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008CE09N4) MAXXHAUL$18.784.6★3,27728%▲rising 2 ![MaxxHaul Hitch Receiver Adapter and Extender Converts 1-1/4 to 2 4 Rise or 3-3/8 Drop 9 Extension Class I and II For Bike Racks and Cargo Carriers 350 lb Tongue Weight (80875)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31fK8+cLKqL.jpg) [**MaxxHaul Hitch Receiver Adapter and Extender Converts 1-1/4 to 2 4 Rise or 3-3/8 Drop 9 Extension Class I and II For Bike Racks and Cargo Carriers 350 lb Tongue Weight (80875)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DR2NC37) MAXXHAUL$29.594.6★3,3849%—flat 3 ![METOWARE Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter Reducer 1-1/4 to 2 Inch Hitch Adapter 6-1/2 Inch Extension Length with 1/2-Inch Diameter Pin and Clip with 5/8-Inch Adapter 3 500 lbs GTW](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fE+KRTuwL.jpg) [**METOWARE Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter Reducer 1-1/4 to 2 Inch Hitch Adapter 6-1/2 Inch Extension Length with 1/2-Inch Diameter Pin and Clip with 5/8-Inch Adapter 3 500 lbs GTW**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FXX1HS79) METOWARE$29.914.9★207%▲rising 4 ![BougeRV 2 inches to 1-1/4 inches Trailer Hitch Adapter 2 to 1.25 Hitch Adapter Insert Sleeve Receiver Converter Making Bike Rack and Cargo Carrier Fits Rear Trailer Hitch Fits 1/2 Hitch Lock Pin](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51We9-QUWaL.jpg) [**BougeRV 2 inches to 1-1/4 inches Trailer Hitch Adapter 2 to 1.25 Hitch Adapter Insert Sleeve Receiver Converter Making Bike Rack and Cargo Carrier Fits Rear Trailer Hitch Fits 1/2 Hitch Lock Pin**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077D25HQL) BougeRV$14.724.4★2,4866%▲rising 5 ![X-Haibei 1-1/4 to 2 Trailer Hitch Adapter Receiver fits for 1-1/4 Inch Receiver 7 Inch Extension Length 350 Lbs Tongue Weight 5/8 inch Hitch Pin](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31r0oHf1QJL.jpg) [**X-Haibei 1-1/4 to 2 Trailer Hitch Adapter Receiver fits for 1-1/4 Inch Receiver 7 Inch Extension Length 350 Lbs Tongue Weight 5/8 inch Hitch Pin**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BHYLDNVV) X-Haibei$19.804.5★1475%▼falling 6 ![labwork Black Trailer Hitch Receiver Rise-Drop Adapter Extension Tow with Size Range 1-1/4 to 2 Inch](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21VTQEGgoEL.jpg) [**labwork Black Trailer Hitch Receiver Rise-Drop Adapter Extension Tow with Size Range 1-1/4 to 2 Inch**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDKTYS7Q) labwork$20.844.6★204%▲rising 7 ![REYSUN 864125 1-1/4 to 2 Hitch Adapter with 4-1/4 Rise/Drop Hitch 3 500lbs G.T.W Hitch Pin and Clip Included](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31-DBdAngiL.jpg) [**REYSUN 864125 1-1/4 to 2 Hitch Adapter with 4-1/4 Rise/Drop Hitch 3 500lbs G.T.W Hitch Pin and Clip Included**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B462FHC2) REYSUN$28.684.6★1704%▲rising 8 ![2 to 1-1/4 Hitch Receiver Adapter Insert Sleeve Mount - 2 Inches to 1.25 Inches Converter for Bike Rack and Cargo Carriers](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31CWfsyMHLL.jpg) [**2 to 1-1/4 Hitch Receiver Adapter Insert Sleeve Mount - 2 Inches to 1.25 Inches Converter for Bike Rack and Cargo Carriers**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BVVF1ML5) IRONDIY$12.854.3★2494%▲rising 9 ![REESE Towpower 7020500 Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter Converts 1-1/4 Inch Square Receiver Opening to 2 Inch 3 500 lbs. Capacity 6 Inch Length](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31f8uTtRbvL.jpg) [**REESE Towpower 7020500 Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter Converts 1-1/4 Inch Square Receiver Opening to 2 Inch 3 500 lbs. Capacity 6 Inch Length**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001IH8Q0A) REESE$29.094.6★2,8693%▼falling 10 ![1-1/4 to 2 Hitch Adapter with 5 Rise & Drop Heavy Duty Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter Steel Hitch Extender Converter for Bike Rack Cargo Carrier Black Powder Coated](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31NOnk684+L.jpg) [**1-1/4 to 2 Hitch Adapter with 5 Rise & Drop Heavy Duty Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter Steel Hitch Extender Converter for Bike Rack Cargo Carrier Black Powder Coated**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKWFJPRK) Bidach$28.104.6★1443%▼falling 11 ![TOPTOW 64408 Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter 1-1/4 to 2 Extender to 6-1/4 Extension Length](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/316shsxZiwL.jpg) [**TOPTOW 64408 Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter 1-1/4 to 2 Extender to 6-1/4 Extension Length**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D44LWW3X) TOPTOW$20.914.3★793%▼falling 12 ![TOPTOW Trailer Hitch Extender Adapter 2 Receiver 4-1/4 inch Rise/Drop 1-1/4 inch Solid Shank 8-5/8 Extension](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Cik4WIPWL.jpg) [**TOPTOW Trailer Hitch Extender Adapter 2 Receiver 4-1/4 inch Rise/Drop 1-1/4 inch Solid Shank 8-5/8 Extension**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08PK3DTDK) TOPTOW$28.364.6★3733%▼falling 13 ![Rockland 1.25 to 2 Hitch Receiver Adapter 350 LBS Capacity Ideal for Class II Hitches Powder-Coated Rust-Resistant for Cargo Carriers & Bike Racks](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31TYPio-nIL.jpg) [**Rockland 1.25 to 2 Hitch Receiver Adapter 350 LBS Capacity Ideal for Class II Hitches Powder-Coated Rust-Resistant for Cargo Carriers & Bike Racks**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK4QBSF9) Rockland$26.464.3★693%▼falling 14 ![Nilight Trailer Hitch Receiver Extender Adapter Reducer 1-1/4 to 2Inch Hitch Adapter 6-1/2 inch Extension Sleeve Convertor 350Lbs with 1/2-Inch Diameter Pin and Clip with 5/8-Inch Adapter](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41WJbd6af6L.jpg) [**Nilight Trailer Hitch Receiver Extender Adapter Reducer 1-1/4 to 2Inch Hitch Adapter 6-1/2 inch Extension Sleeve Convertor 350Lbs with 1/2-Inch Diameter Pin and Clip with 5/8-Inch Adapter**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7CJSPS3) Nilight$21.624.6★992%▼falling 15 ![Geksion 1-1/4 to 2 Hitch Adapter Solid Shank 1.25 to 2Hitch Adapter Include 1/2 Hitch Pin&Clip Set](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/319IU1rcamL.jpg) [**Geksion 1-1/4 to 2 Hitch Adapter Solid Shank 1.25 to 2Hitch Adapter Include 1/2 Hitch Pin&Clip Set**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BHZS7SK5) Geksion$23.534.4★592%▲rising **~~Showing 15 of 23 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 23 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![MaxxHaul 70032 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter / Extension](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31cCgK3YsrL.jpg)**MaxxHaul 70032 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter / Extension** MAXXHAUL**$18.78**4.6★3,277 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008CE09N4) [![MaxxHaul Hitch Receiver Adapter and Extender Converts 1-1/4 to 2 4 Rise or 3-3/8 Drop 9 Extension Class I and II For Bike Racks and Cargo Carriers 350 lb Tongue Weight (80875)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31fK8+cLKqL.jpg)**MaxxHaul Hitch Receiver Adapter and Extender Converts 1-1/4 to 2 4 Rise or 3-3/8 Drop 9 Extension Class I and II For Bike Racks and Cargo Carriers 350 lb Tongue Weight (80875)** MAXXHAUL**$29.59**4.6★3,384 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DR2NC37) [![METOWARE Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter Reducer 1-1/4 to 2 Inch Hitch Adapter 6-1/2 Inch Extension Length with 1/2-Inch Diameter Pin and Clip with 5/8-Inch Adapter 3 500 lbs GTW](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fE+KRTuwL.jpg)**METOWARE Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter Reducer 1-1/4 to 2 Inch Hitch Adapter 6-1/2 Inch Extension Length with 1/2-Inch Diameter Pin and Clip with 5/8-Inch Adapter 3 500 lbs GTW** METOWARE**$29.91**4.9★20 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FXX1HS79) [![BougeRV 2 inches to 1-1/4 inches Trailer Hitch Adapter 2 to 1.25 Hitch Adapter Insert Sleeve Receiver Converter Making Bike Rack and Cargo Carrier Fits Rear Trailer Hitch Fits 1/2 Hitch Lock Pin](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51We9-QUWaL.jpg)**BougeRV 2 inches to 1-1/4 inches Trailer Hitch Adapter 2 to 1.25 Hitch Adapter Insert Sleeve Receiver Converter Making Bike Rack and Cargo Carrier Fits Rear Trailer Hitch Fits 1/2 Hitch Lock Pin** BougeRV**$14.72**4.4★2,486 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077D25HQL) [![X-Haibei 1-1/4 to 2 Trailer Hitch Adapter Receiver fits for 1-1/4 Inch Receiver 7 Inch Extension Length 350 Lbs Tongue Weight 5/8 inch Hitch Pin](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31r0oHf1QJL.jpg)**X-Haibei 1-1/4 to 2 Trailer Hitch Adapter Receiver fits for 1-1/4 Inch Receiver 7 Inch Extension Length 350 Lbs Tongue Weight 5/8 inch Hitch Pin** X-Haibei**$19.80**4.5★147 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BHYLDNVV) [![labwork Black Trailer Hitch Receiver Rise-Drop Adapter Extension Tow with Size Range 1-1/4 to 2 Inch](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21VTQEGgoEL.jpg)**labwork Black Trailer Hitch Receiver Rise-Drop Adapter Extension Tow with Size Range 1-1/4 to 2 Inch** labwork**$20.84**4.6★20 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDKTYS7Q) [![REYSUN 864125 1-1/4 to 2 Hitch Adapter with 4-1/4 Rise/Drop Hitch 3 500lbs G.T.W Hitch Pin and Clip Included](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31-DBdAngiL.jpg)**REYSUN 864125 1-1/4 to 2 Hitch Adapter with 4-1/4 Rise/Drop Hitch 3 500lbs G.T.W Hitch Pin and Clip Included** REYSUN**$28.68**4.6★170 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B462FHC2) [![2 to 1-1/4 Hitch Receiver Adapter Insert Sleeve Mount - 2 Inches to 1.25 Inches Converter for Bike Rack and Cargo Carriers](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31CWfsyMHLL.jpg)**2 to 1-1/4 Hitch Receiver Adapter Insert Sleeve Mount - 2 Inches to 1.25 Inches Converter for Bike Rack and Cargo Carriers** IRONDIY**$12.85**4.3★249 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BVVF1ML5) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Quality-Overall**27% *“Excellent Product”* **Size-Overall**20% *“Great fit”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**10% *“Works as advertised”* **Strength**10% *“Sturdy build”* **Weight Heavy**5% *“This adapter is really heavy duty”* **Value For Money**4% *“Affordable”* **Grip**3% *“Perfect Hitch”* **Assembly/Installation**3% *“Easy install, works as described”* **Friction**3% *“This also gives enough lift so that things aren't dragging on the ground as well”* **Functionality-Overall**2% *“Worked with no issues”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Size-Overall**32% *“Doesn't Fit out of the box”* **Quality-Overall**13% *“The quality control is poor”* **Weight Heavy**9% *“Gosh, this thing is heavy”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**8% *“clip as shown in the picture werent included”* **Compatibility-Overall**7% *“This will not fit a 2011 Lexus ES350 because this receiver hitch adapter will not reach the Draw-Tite receiver hitch”* **Value For Money**5% *“Eventually it was fairly expensive”* **Measurement/Reading Accuracy**5% *“No QC”* **Mounting**4% *“Does not fit Lexus NX with factory activity mount”* **Shape/Style**3% *“not the greatest solution it is not form fitting enough”* **Paint Quality**2% *“Not really happy about how it arrived scratched up with paint missing on three of the sides”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall50% - Compatibility-Overall21% - Add-Ons/Attachments5% - Functionality-Overall4% - Defective Material/Parts3% - Value For Money3% - Advertised Vs Actual Product3% - Mechanism Issues2% - Mounting2% - Assembly/Installation1%