Originally Posted by Camilo

You couldn't use it with a 1-1/4" receiver? I use 2" stuff with my 1-1/4" receiver on my car all the time. My little utitlty trailer and Yakima bike carrier are both 2". I just use a 1-1/4 to 2" adapter, available in any auto parts store. Of course, I still don't exceed the weight rating of the 1-1/4 receiver. It does introduce another potential source of rattle, but I use this (the first kind) frequently. They also make 2" to 1-1/4 adapter sleeves that slip onto a 1-1/4" rack. I had a rack that came 1-1/4 with a 2"sleeve included so it could be easily used with both.