If you have to use an adapter to fit a larger device like a bicycle carrier with a 2" end, it will likely wobble a little.
Ah! So I guess the question is if they make a 1 1/4" bicycle carrier. Otherwise I guess a little wobble never hurt anything anyway.LeftieBiker said:If you have to use an adapter to fit a larger device like a bicycle carrier with a 2" end, it will likely wobble a little.
IssacZachary said:Ok. So I'm going to order an Ecohitch from Torquelift. But I'm trying to decide between 2" and 1 1/4". I doubt I'd ever tow more than the 2,000lb limit. I'm looking at 1,000lb trailers actually. It looks like a 1 1/4 ball mount can pull 3,500lbs. I'm leaning towards the smaller 1 1/4" receiver but is there any reason I should get the 2"?
+1, 1 1/4 receivers are OK but you'll soon find out they wobble much more than 2" and it's also much harder to find accessories like the plastic cover that inserts the hole(should you lose the one that came with the hitch). I went with 1/1/4 on some of my other cars but only because I couldn't find anyone who sold the 2" for that vehicle(generally the size of the hole tells you the capacity of what the vehicle can tow and it's maximum tongue weight) so for small vehicles you get 1 1/4, pickups or large SUVs get 2". IMO if you can get a 2" for the Leaf(and your not dumb enough to think you can tow 5000lbs or have 500lbs tongue weight) your all the better off. Also if you sell your Leaf make sure to tell the next owner to not do it just because it has a hitch size capable of it :lol:baustin said:IssacZachary said:Ok. So I'm going to order an Ecohitch from Torquelift. But I'm trying to decide between 2" and 1 1/4". I doubt I'd ever tow more than the 2,000lb limit. I'm looking at 1,000lb trailers actually. It looks like a 1 1/4 ball mount can pull 3,500lbs. I'm leaning towards the smaller 1 1/4" receiver but is there any reason I should get the 2"?
From what I remember reading out of the threads on towing with a Leaf, I believe you will be much happier with a 2" receiver. I have contemplated getting one for my Leaf. If I do, it will be a 2" unit.
jopickens said:
valem said:So I need to add a hitch ... I have a truck for towing small trailers and a jetski. Once I add the hitch I can most likely get rid of the truck :lol:
I read this entire thread and it has fantastic info and pictures!
Initially before reading this I was going to buy a Curt 11396 hitch for $117 on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/CURT-11396-Class-Trailer-Hitch/dp/B00KB6YF3G
It's very tempting for just over $100 ... But after reading this, looks like the torklift EcoHitch with a 2" receiver is much better quality... but it's $294
https://torkliftcentral.com/trailer-hitches/rear-mounted-receiver-hitches/ecohitch/nissan/2013-2016-nissan-leaf-ecohitch
I wish I could see them side by side ... so I'm asking here, I guess everyone agrees that the EcoHitch is worth the extra $$ over the Curt hitch ?
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