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What Solutions are There for Towing a Trailer and Carrying Bikes behind a Ford Explorer

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What is the difference between the S64975 and S64675 We need this for a Ford Explorer to tow X 2 bikes and a 303 dry tongue wt without the bikes / 2446 dry unit wt

asked by: Tammy


Expert Reply:

The Swagman Towing rack, part # S64675 uses a one piece top plate to secure the bikes to the rack. This style of rack is more suitable for carrying bikes with a horizontal top frame. The Swagman rack, part # S64975, uses wrap around cradles that can be rotated on the bike rack tube to allow you to carry bikes with angled frame down tubes level . With a dry tongue weight of 303 lbs on the trailer, I do not think that either of these racks would be suitable. The tongue weight capacity is only 350 lbs and your tongue weight is at 303 lbs before you put anything in the trailer or load the bikes on the carrier.

I would recommend using a drawbar with a built in receiver tube like Valley part # V75090 or Curt part # D210. These are draw bars that go into the hitch and the trailer connects to the ball like normal, but they have an added 2 inch receiver tube on top for a bike rack. If you only need to carry two bikes you can use a smaller rack than what is on the Swagman Towing racks. Instead you could use something like Thule Roadway part # TH912XT or Swagman part # S63360. We do have a review video of the Thule Roadway bike rack that I have linked to.

expert reply by: Patrick B


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Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount with 2" Receiver for Bike Racks and Cargo Carriers - 7,500 lbs


Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount with 2" Receiver for Bike Racks and Cargo Carriers - 7,500 lbs

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D210

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Fixed Ball Mount
Dual Hitch Receiver
Hollow Shank
Extra Long
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Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Drop - 2-1/4 Inch
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Swagman Trailhead 2 Bike Carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting


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S63360

Retail: $160.00

Price:  $135.95

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Hanging Rack
2 Bikes
Tilting Rack
Dual Arm
Locks Not Included

Product Specs:

Class 1
Class 2
Class 3
Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
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Frame Mount - Standard


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Folding 4 Bike Towing Rack for 2" Trailer Hitches - Swagman Original


Folding 4 Bike Towing Rack for 2" Trailer Hitches - Swagman Original

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S64675

Retail: $210.00

Price:  $183.60

Product Summary:

Hanging Rack
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Tilting Rack
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Locks Not Included

Product Specs:

Class 3
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Frame Mount - Standard


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DISCONTINUED - Thule Roadway 2 Bike Carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting - Hitch Mo


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TH912XT

Retail: $209.95

Price:  $179.95

Product Summary:

Hanging Rack
2 Bikes
Tilting Rack
Dual Arm
Locks Not Included

Product Specs:

Class 1
Class 2
Class 3
Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
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Frame Mount - Anti-Sway


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Valley Trailer Hitch Ball mount with 2" Receiver for Bike Racks or Cargo Carriers


Valley Trailer Hitch Ball mount with 2" Receiver for Bike Racks or Cargo Carriers

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V75090

Retail: $64.75

Price:  $54.95

Product Summary:

Fixed Ball Mount
Dual Hitch Receiver
Extra Long
Steel

Product Specs:

Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Drop - 3-1/2 Inch
Class III
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Folding 4 Bike Towing Rack for 2" Trailer Hitches - Swagman XP


Folding 4 Bike Towing Rack for 2" Trailer Hitches - Swagman XP

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1 reviews

S64975

Retail: $290.00

Price:  $257.95

Product Summary:

Hanging Rack
4 Bikes
Towing Rack
Single Arm
Bike Lock

Product Specs:

Class 3
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Frame Mount - Standard


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