online trailer hitch accesory store? - need fast shipping

hazmat · Jun 10, 2007

Need to purchase a 2" to 1-1/4" receiver adapter (to mount bike rack to 2" hitch). Will place order tomorrow AM, need it by Friday at the latest. Any recommendations? I've used a couple places in the past, but they weren't particularly quick. Amazon (my #1 goto) doesn't sell any "direct" - so you're at the mercy of the 3rd party vendor.

Thanks in advance.

Shimon · Jun 10, 2007

You can try JCWhitney.

ronjhall · Jun 11, 2007

I have purchased trailer stuff from Southwest Wheel several times. Got good service and quick shipping.
A side note:
Those type of adapters are usually available at Walmart, TSC and Lowe's around here.

midlf · Jun 11, 2007

I got good service from Trailer hitch, hitches and bike rack (800)298-8924 on a class III hitch.

jinman · Jun 11, 2007

I've had pretty good luck with these folks, but they will send you lots of email (weekly specials) if you give them your address.

Trailer Parts Superstore

hazmat · Jun 11, 2007

Thanks guys. Looks like I'd need expedited shipping on any of the options.

Surprisingly Southwest wheel is competitive on shipping (given a garunteed X days vs. "priority") even though I need the item in the Northeast....

Around here Wally world & Lowes have the most basic of towing items - balls drops, etc. Adapters are far too advanced...

randy41 · Jun 11, 2007

are there any auto supply places by you? like advance, pep boys, etc?

B8FISH · Jun 11, 2007

I would suggest local bike shop--the rack I had a couple of years ago came with that adapter--maybe they would have as a part? Thule has a pretty decent on-line store, but would likely need expediting as well.

hazmat · Jun 11, 2007

Hadn't thought about Thule. - Already placed an order with Southwest wheel. I don't have time to go shopping this week. I spent every night last week shuttling my dog to the vet - he had a liver tumor removed Friday seems to be doing well. Now I'm behind on all my outside chores. I had planned to order the part last week, but was hectic at work in addition to the dog, so now I'm happy to pay $20 for fast shipping to get me out of my bind and hopefully get to the outside work.