EcoHitch Bike Rack - 2 or 1.25 inch?

[ERRO]

Curious about experience with ecohitches 2" or 1.25", and which folks recommend? I know that the 2" has more flexiblity (though no one is really saying waht flex that provides) and it is only a "bit less" clearance, and can't figure out how much. My use case will be 2 bike platform rack (sherpa) and perhaps skis or luggage.

Specifically,

• what's the difference in clearance between the two?
• any strong recommendations between the Stealth and Hidden?
• anyone have an extra that they're not using and want to sell?

Thanks so much!

 

[ucmndd]

2” receiver is the standard. If you’re talking about hitch mounted accessories and flexibility, then that’s what you want because that’s what everyone designs to. You’ll have many more options for things to stick in it.

 

[ERRO]

2” receiver is the standard. If you’re talking about hitch mounted accessories and flexibility, then that’s what you want because that’s what everyone designs to. You’ll have many more options for things to stick in it.

Thanks! Any sense of the clearance difference?

 

[docbrown]

As far as I know only the Stealth is available for the Model S. I always prefer a 2" receiver because that gives you more options for heavier duty racks and just more rack options in general. I like to have the option of carrying 4 bikes. If there's a 4 bike option for a 1.5" receiver, I wouldn't trust it.

 

[tpoltron]

Go big for strength with little clearance difference.
Hidden is not an option For Tesla’s if you click thru far enough.

 

[LostWages]

I have multiple hitch accessories, with either 1 1/4 or 2", so I bought both adapters. They are interchangable.

 

[No CO2]

I agree with LostWages. I just installed the eTrailer trailer hitch this past weekend. I drive around without the trailer receiver connected (I keep it in a storage shed). Only when I need it will I connect it. So, you can buy both sizes. I went with the smaller size because that is the size I had on my previous car. The hitch on my previous car had the exact same rating - 200 pound tongue weight, 2,000 pound trailer weight. In five years of sporadic towing, no issues, but I didn't tow a full RV, and don't plan to. One time I towed a motorcycle and trailer, a 2,000 pound load...no issues with smaller size trailer hitch.