I am moving and instead of paying to have my RV moved this time I decided to pull it and I rented a U-Haul to pull my 20’ cargo trailer. The only problem I had was my trailer is setup with a 2 5/16” coupler and the U-Haul has a welded 2” ball rated for 10k. My trailer is lighter than this and even though the U-Haul has a 2” channel to put an offset hitch in I really didn’t want to spend a ton of money on an entire hitch just for the one trip. So how to use a 2” ball with a 2 5/16” coupler? I found this, I didn’t even know these existed but super cheap and as long as I’m not exceeding the rating of the 2” ball. LinkNeat little piece to have in the tool box

I've never seen one of these before, pretty slick. My only suggestion would be to pack it full of grease, inside and outside. Other than this, I see no reason why this wouldn't work.Good luck!

but great in ss. BUT is the metal HARDENED? or just "stock" metal? lower grade metals will deform, crack. and you can lose the trailer easily. so if you must "adapt" use with caution.

maybe for a short haul. but its not for me.

Yea it’s pretty much a one time use to get me home and just something to have in the tool box for emergencies as I wouldn’t use this as a permanent solution either. Good idea on the grease as you can’t have too much of that. .

I have never seen or heard of these before this. While not the hot set up for a permanent use, I could see it coming in very handy in a pinch

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carringb
Explorer
Dec 26, 2018
All modern U-haul trucks 14' and longer have a standard 2" receiver as well. I think only the little single-rear-wheel trucks don't get them, and those have a way lower rating anyways
DownTheAvenue
Explorer
Dec 26, 2018
Your U-Haul contract specifically disallows the use of any of their vehicles to pull any trailer other than one of theirs that you have rented. You better read that rental contract carefully, as you may find yourself in a very difficult legal situation.
WTP-GC
Explorer
Dec 26, 2018
I wouldn't hesitate to use that at all!
To the comment about losing the trailer...a 2 5/16" coupler that's not wore out will not come off a a 2" ball. Not that I would ever recommend towing like this, but believe it or not, people do it everyday simply because they don't know the difference. I've personally towed short trips this way with an unloaded trailer because I was in a pinch.
All_I_could_aff
Explorer
Dec 25, 2018
I have never seen or heard of these before this. While not the hot set up for a permanent use, I could see it coming in very handy in a pinch
Navyvette
Explorer
Dec 25, 2018
Yea it’s pretty much a one time use to get me home and just something to have in the tool box for emergencies as I wouldn’t use this as a permanent solution either.
Good idea on the grease as you can’t have too much of that. .
midnightsadie
Explorer II
Dec 25, 2018
maybe for a short haul. but its not for me.
packnrat
Explorer
Dec 25, 2018
but great in ss. BUT is the metal HARDENED? or just "stock" metal?
lower grade metals will deform, crack. and you can lose the trailer easily.

so if you must "adapt" use with caution.
DutchmenSport
Explorer
Dec 25, 2018
I've never seen one of these before, pretty slick. My only suggestion would be to pack it full of grease, inside and outside. Other than this, I see no reason why this wouldn't work.

Good luck!

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