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• Does the Use of a Dual Hitch Adapter Reduce Tongue Weight Capacity
  You are correct, the use of an adapter typically reduces the tongue weight capacity by 50%, but the amount can vary slightly. Since you are towing a trailer, you do not want to use the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter, 6" Drop/Rise # RM-077-6 since it is designed for flat towing. As for the other dual hitch adapters available, I checked and they all reduce capacity by 50% so that would leave you overloaded. I do, however, have a solution. I recommend using the Replacement Shank...
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• Recommended Adjustable Ball Mount w/ 6" Rise for a Motorcycle Carrier
  What you read was true in most cases but you do not need an adapter. What you need is the Replacement Shank for Gen-Y Adjustable Ball Mount item # 325-GH-304. This has four stacked 2" receivers that will allow you to mount your motorcycle carrier and not lose any of your hitches capacity. The Gen-Y item # 325-GH-304 has a tongue weight capacity of 1,500 lbs and will give you a rise up to 7-1/2". The Curt High-Low Adapter for Tow Bars item # C26FV you were looking at can only be used...
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• Towing Utility Trailer With Bike Rack While Needing More Rise From Ball Mount
  I think we have a solution for you here, but the two parts you mentioned are using an adapter and adapter together. What you can do instead is which is use a Gen-Y ball mount shanks with stacked receivers. This gives you the ability use both a ball mount and bike rack, stacked at different heights so they don't interfere with each other. I'm not sure how much more rise you need, so here are a couple options: - 7-1/2" Drop/Rise: Shank for Gen-Y Adjustable Ball Mount # 325-GH-304 - 10"...
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• Dimensions of the Lippert Straight Shank for Lippert Jack-It 2 Bike Rack
  Hey Josh! The Lippert Straight Shank for Lippert Jack-It 2 Bike Rack item # LC67HD measures 11-1/2" long x 3-1/4" wide. The spacing from pin holes from center to center is 8-1/4". It's not a traditional shank though that you would see on a hitch. It only works with the Jack-It 2 Bike Rack for A-Frame Trailers. If you're trying to double up your hitch to use a bike rack and tow a trailer you'll need to use something like the Replacement Shank item # 325-GH-304. This won't mess with your...
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• High-Low Adapter Needed for Flat Towing a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
  Since you can use different brand high-low adapters with any tow bar we actually have flat towing high-low adapters that will work for your situation. Unfortunately none of our dual adapters have the weight capacity to accomplish this. Attached is a link to our selection of high-low adapters that you can filter through. These range from a 2" rise/drop # RM-072-2 all the way to a 10-1/4" rise/drop # RM-048-10. If you're looking for an option with about a 7" drop like what the Malone # RM-048-10...
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• Dual Hitch Adapter for Bike Rack With E-Bikes on 2019 Ram 1500 Classic Towing 2024 Aliner Classic
  I would say throw a hitch on the trailer and then add the bike rack but none of the racks with a high enough capacity are rated for a travel trailer. For a hitch adapter I recommend using the Gen-Y stacked receivers like the # 325-GH-305. Unlike normal adapters this will not cut your hitch capacity in half. It also gives you good options for rise to clear your trailer jack and propane. I'm not totally sure what clearance you need without trying it or taking measurements but I can help...
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• Recommendation for Dual Hitch Bike Rack and Ball Mount Compatible with Heavy Trailer
  We have a solution for you but it isn't a dual receiver but rather a stacked receiver ball mount. This won't be an adapter so won't reduce the tongue weight capacity of your trailer hitch like the adapter you asked about. It will allow you to use the top receiver for your 4 Bike Thule Apex # TH9025XT as long as your loaded tongue weight is within the parameters of your trailer hitch. You can also use a weight distribution system if desired at the same time. My recommendation for you...
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• Availability of 2" to 1-1/4" Reducer With Built-In Rise for Bike Rack
  Hi LDJ; we have reducers like the # e63YR but none with a built in rise. What you can do is pair it with Gen-Y stacked receivers like the # 325-GH-303 with a 5" rise/drop or # 325-GH-304 with a 7-1/2" rise/drop. The design prevents any reduction in hitch capacity like other adapters and will get you the extra clearance. The Gen-Y is pretty solid but I recommend using an anti-rattle like # GY88XR to help reduce unwanted movement as you add more parts to your bike rack setup.
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• How to Carry a Bike Rack and Tow a Trailer At the Back of a Tow Vehicle
  What you're wanting to do can be accomplished, but we'll need to get you some different equipment because you never want to use 2 adapters, and from my experience all of the dual receiver options using the style you're showing in your diagram, similar to the Malone # MPG544, will actually reduce the weight ratings by 50% instead of 25%. (plus each accessory that reduces the weight rating will be reducing the original weight rating of the hitch - not the "new" weight rating achieved by using...
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• Options for Hauling Bikes and a nuCamp T@G Trailer
  Hey Sharlene, thanks for reaching out! I have a few options for you to look at, but ultimately there aren't any ball mounts that sit further out and have a receiver on top of them with enough clearance for your bike rack. The first option would be to use the Gen-Y Replacement Shank # 325-GH-304 which gives you the ability to hold the bike rack up a little over 6" above the ball mount itself. The second option is to use the Lets Go Aero Jack-It PLUS Bike Rack # LGA47ZR which mounts in...
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• How to Carry a E-Bike Bike Rack and Tow a Travel Trailer
  Thanks for the pictures, that's a very cute dog! I have a solution for you but looking at the space, and motorized jack, on your Escape 21C travel trailer's tongue you are not going to be able to mount a e-bike capable rack. The Swagman Straddler Bike Rack Carrier item # S80503 you were looking at may fit with your weight distribution system brackets but it and similar options all top out at 100 lbs. You won't have enough capacity for one e-bike with the rack. Instead, I recommend using...
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• Dimensions of Gen-Y Adjustable Ball Mount with 4 Stacked Receivers
  The 4-stacked receiver shank # 325-GH-304 as well as the 2-ball mount # 325-GH-031 included with the Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers - 2" Hitch - 7-1/2" Drop/Rise - 10K, part # 325-GH-314 are constructed of heavy duty steel. You can most definitely use other brand ball mounts, or any hitch mounted accessory with a 2 inch shank. In regard to the receivers, as you mentioned, three of the four are open, while the fourth has the shank welded to the back of it. Most Class...
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• Do You Carry The Patriot Hitches Adjustable Receiver In a 10,000LB Capacity?
  The Patriot Hitches Adjustable Drop Hitch Receiver Adapter # PH67SR in the 7,000lb capacity is the only capacity we currently carry. For 10,000lbs from Patriot Hitches we have their Captain # PH34FR. We do have the Gen-Y Shank # 325-GH-304 rated for 10,000lbs with its stacked 2" receivers as an option.
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• Can I Use the Thule Arcos Enclosed Cargo Carrier w/ a Dual Ball Mount?
  Yes, you can if you use something like the Replacement Shank for Gen-Y Adjustable Ball Mount item # 325-GH-304. This ball mount will not reduce your hitches capacity like adapters do. If you already have one and would like me to verify it will work feel free to email me back with some information about yours. You will most likely not be able to open the Thule Arcos Enclosed Cargo Carrier item # TH25YE while you have a bike rack installed above it is the only conflict I can see you encountering...
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• Is There an Option to Lower the Trailer Hitch Receiver for Motorcycle Carrier Use?
  There really isn't an option to lower your hitch 6 inches and carry 400 lb motorcycle with carrier. The Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter, 6" Drop/Rise # RM-077-6 is the strongest option with a 400 lb tongue weight capacity that doesn't account for the weight of the carrier, so is not a working option. Adapters simply are not strong enough for the tongue weight you are seeking. Your best option is to use the Replacement Shank for Gen-Y Adjustable Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 7-1/2" Drop/Rise...
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• Can Dual Receiver and Hitch Extender Be Used Together For Towing with a Bike Rack
  It would be too dangerous to use the Curt Extender # C45796 with a dual receiver like that as it would put too much movement on all of the different parts and extenders like this cut your tongue weight in half so your Tacoma would be overloaded. Instead I recommend checking out the following parts to see if this will potentially work for your scenario: - Replacement Shank for Gen-Y Adjustable Ball Mount # 325-GH-304 - Thule Camber Bike Rack for 4 Bikes # TH9056 - Hidden Hitch Ball...
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• Is There a Dual Hitch Receiver With 6-8 Inches of Drop and More Than 500LB Tongue Weight Capacity?
  You will need one of our Gen-Y stacked receivers to have multiple receivers capable of more than 500lbs of tongue weight. The Gen-Y Rebel X Ball Mount # GY39VR is capable of 6" of drop and the Rebel X # GY99VR is capable of 7-1/2" of drop. Both of these are capable up supporting up to 700lbs of tongue weight. Do be sure to not exceed the capacities of your receiver or tow vehicle. We also have the Replacement Shank # 325-GH-304 which is rated for up to 1,500lbs of tongue weight with a...
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• Recommended Adjustable Receiver for Flat-Towing With At Least 6 Drop
  The Replacement Shank for Gen-Y Adjustable Ball Mount part # 325-GH-304 is my recommendation on an adjustable receiver used for flat-towing. It will provide up to a 7-1/2" rise or drop depending on configuration.
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• Recommended Adjustable Drop Receiver That Can Be Used With Friction Sway Control
  I have another option for you, but while the Patriot Hitches Adjustable Drop Hitch Receiver Adapter # PH54FR would allow you to install your current ball mount with provisions for two friction sway control, it has not be tested for this at this time (1/29/2021) so I would not recommend using it in this manner at this time. For an option that is rated for use with friction sway control, I recommend the Replacement Shank for Gen-Y Adjustable Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 7-1/2" Drop/Rise - 10K...
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• Does Gen-Y Have a Weight Distribution Shank Available?
  I have a couple great solutions but placing a weight distribution system in a Replacement Shank for Gen-Y Adjustable Ball Mount part # 325-GH-304 is not the way to go. Instead you can in most cases attach your current weight distribution system to one of the following and eliminate the additional connection point and problems that arise from it. The first is a fixed Weight Distribution Shank for Gen-Y Hitch part # 325-GH-0352 the second is one of my favorites the Gen-Y Shock Absorbing...
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• Can Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter be Used for Towing and a Bike Rack
  You are on the right track of thinking, but the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter # RM-077-8 actually isn't rated for towing a trailer so we need to look at a slightly different with the Gen-Y Hitches. For your application you could probably use part # 325-GH-303 or # 325-GH-304 as these are somewhat similar to the Roadmaster that you were previously looking at and they are definitely rated for towing and utilizing your bike rack. When it comes to the correct height of your ball mount...
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• Recommendation For Using Bike Rack With Roadmaster Spare Tire Carrier w/o Reducing Ground Clearance
  If you are going to use a riser I recommend the Gen-Y Stacked Receivers # 325-GH-304 placed in the rise position. This will allow you to place the Roadmaster Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier # RM-195225 in a higher position on your 2020 Forest River Sunseeker 2250LE. A simpler option might be to use the Malone Hanger Spare Tire Bike Rack # MPG2147. This will attach to the spare tire allowing you to carry up to 3 bikes without having to insert a hitch mounted bike rack.
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• Gen Y Replacement Shank on 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Towing Travel Trailer
  The Replacement Shank for Gen-Y Adjustable Ball Mount # 325-GH-303 is a great option for lowering the ball mount for your 2021 GMC Sierra 1500. This shank is rated for 10,000lbs which is well below the 6,000lbs of your travel trailer. The one thing that I want you to consider is you said you have a 5" Lift. Does that include or exclude any larger tires that may have also been installed. If it doesn't include the tires you might want to consider the Replacement Shank for Gen-Y Adjustable...
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• Ball Mount Needed with Longer Shank for Use with a Ford E-350
  I do have a solution for you but all of our other long shank ball mounts are shorter than the Curt # C45900 that you currently have. You could use a Gen-Y shank like part # 325-GH-303 for a 5" rise/drop or part # 325-GH-304 for a 7-1/2" rise/drop along with the Gen-Y Tri-Ball Mount # 325-GH-034 which comes with 1-7/8", 2", and 2-5/16" hitch balls and has a 12" long shank. Another option is to use a fixed ball mount with a long shank like the Brophy # EA40 with a hitch ball like the 2"...
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