Roadmaster High-Low Adapter - 2" Hitches - 10-1/4" Rise/Drop - 10K GTW, 400 lbs TW

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• How to Carry Bike Rack and Flat Tow Vehicle with 10 INch Riser Adapter
  
• I do have a solution for you, however I do not recommend using the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver # RM-077-10 in conjunction with the High-Low Adapter # RM-048-10 that you already have. Using an adapter with another adapter like this will cause a really unstable connection and essentially reduce the weight capacity of your RV's hitch to an unknown number. A better solution for what you are looking to do is with the Gen-Y Adjustable Ball Mount # 325-GH-515 (or for just the shank part...
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• Low Cost Base Plate and Tow Bar Recommendation to Flat Tow 2016 Jeep Wrangler with Factory Bumper
  
• I have a solution for you, however, the Demco # DM9518320 baseplate kit you were checking out is only compatible with the 75th Anniversary or Rubicon Hard Rock Edition. The Roadmaster EZ5 Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521448-5 is the most economical and cleaner looking option that will fit your 2016 Jeep Wrangler Sport with a standard factory bumper. The advantage of the EZ5 over the EZ4 # RM-521448-4 (also a fit) is that you're not required to use a crossbar which makes for a...
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• Troubleshooting Flat Tires When Towing Mini Cooper With 2011 Holiday Rambler
  
• First, before flat towing your 2011 Mini Cooper, be sure the tires are filled to the recommended psi and in good condition. More importantly, be certain your steering column is not locked; if your tires are unable to turn they would wear out quickly. If you think your safety cables may be an issue, and yours are shorter than 7', an option would be the Blue Ox Blue Ox 7' Safety Cables # BX88197. Another thing you could do is add an anti-rattle device such as the Blue Ox Hitch Receiver...
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• Measuring for High Low Adapter to Flat Tow Vehicle Behind Motorhome
  
• The longest adapter we carry is the Roadmaster High-Low Adapter - 2" Hitches - 10-1/4" Rise/Drop - 10K GTW, 400 lbs TW # RM-048-10. I don't know if you measured from the top of the receiver opening, but this will get you 10-1/4 inches of drop from the center of the receiver tube opening. Your tow bar can have a 3 inch drop but anything further than that isn't safe due to road bumps. Make sure you are measuring from the ground to the center of your hitch receiver and from the ground...
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• How Far Off Level Can a Tow Bar Be When Flat Towing a Vehicle Behind an RV
  
• For most tow bars the "safe zone" between the RV and the toad is 3 inches off level. The height is measured from the ground to the center of the receiver opening and to the center of the base plate. If you find that your set up is outside of the safe zone then there are high/low adapters you can use to compensate for the height difference. I have included a link to our help article explaining the adapters and safe zone as well as a link to our selection of high/low adapters.
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• Adapter Needed To Flat Tow 2003 Jeep Wrangler With Lift Kit Level
  
• I do have a solution for you.
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• Correct Use of Roadmaster 10 Inch High-Low Hitch Adapter
  
• Tow bars are used behind motorhomes or trucks to tow a vehicle. The Roadmaster 10 inch High - Low Hitch Adapter, part number RM-048-10, is not designed to have tongue weight applied to it like when towing a boat trailer, utility trailer or camper. This adapter is designed for applications where the towed vehicle is resting on its own four wheels and being pulled by another vehicle with a tow bar. We do have ball mounts with a 10 inch drop or more and adjustable draw bars that will allow...
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• Hitch Adapter Recommendation For Flat Towing
  
• We do carry adapter bars for the very reason you are experiencing. Many tow systems require an adapter to make the tow bar more level. Normally the safe zone for towing a vehicle is either 3 inches above or 3 inches below. You want to make sure your towed vehicle is absolutely level for safe towing. I recommend the Roadmaster High-Low Adapter for Tow Bars, part # RM-048-8. It has a weight capacity of 10,000 lbs, fits 2 inch by 2 inch receivers, and has a rise/drop of 8 inches. It measures...
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• Highest Amount of Rise for a High/Low Hitch Adapter for Use with Tow Bar
  
• When using a tow bar to pull your modified 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited you will need a high/low adapter to reduce the height difference between it and the RV. The greatest amount of rise available comes from the two items shown on the linked page, Roadmaster # RM-048-10 and Blue Ox # BX88132. There is no adapter with 15-inches of rise. Generally tow bar makers recommend no more than 3-inches above or below level for either end of the tow bar, so you may need to re-position your D-rings...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2017 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
  
• Safe and legal flat towing requires a few components, including the tow bar like your Roadmaster Falcon 2 # RM-520 and base plates such as Roadmaster's MX Base Plate Kit # 1444-3. No crossbar is needed with this combination. These and the other items needed are detailed in the linked articles, which I recommend as a starting point for equipping your Rubicon for flat towing. Other items required include safety cables like # RM-643, a lighting kit like magnetic light set # TL21RK (or one...
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• Can Two High-Low Adapter be Used to Achieve Needed Rise or Drop
  
• To achieve a 10 inch drop to keep your tow bar within the "Safe Zone" (3 inches above or below level) I definitely recommend going with a single high-low adapter that features the full 10 inch drop. The potential issue with using 2 adapters like you mentioned is that it's going to cause an awful lot of movement at the connection point which may lead to failure down the line. With a flat towing setup using 2 adapters like this isn't as much of a concern compared to with a hitch mounted...
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• High Low Adapter Needed for RV to Raise Hitch Height When Flat Towing
  
• We do offer extender/riser combinations, also know as high-low adapters, for situations like yours. I have included a link to all of our high-low adapters for you. It will take just a couple of steps to determine which adapter is right for you. First we will start determining the rise that is needed. Since you want the setup as level as possible, you will want to measure the height from the center of your hitch pin hole on the RV to the ground and then the distance from the center of...
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• Hitch High/Low Adapter for Better Ground Clearance When Using Cargo Carrier
  
• Roadmaster High-Low Adapter # RM-048-10 for 2-inch hitches will give your hitch-mount cargo carrier 10-1/4-inches of height gain for better ground clearance. It will also reduce your hitch capacity by 50-percent, as do all such adapters/extenders. This loss of hitch capacity results from the change in geometry, which moves the carrier's weight load further away from the hitch itself. You'll need to make sure the combined weight of the carrier and its loaded cargo does not exceed half of...
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• Using a Bike Rack on a 2015 BMW X5 With Park Assist
  
• I have some potential solutions for you, however with anything in the trailer hitch, there's a good chance that the sensor will pick up the hitch rise. The sensors are tuned to look in a fairly wide cone around the four broadcast points, and its difficult for them to not work. Even though this is kind of the point of the feature, its' extremely annoying when you're trying to use the utility aspect of the vehicle. You can turn the sensor off manually when you get into the vehicle,...
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• Availability of Hi-Low Adapter to Lower Receiver Height of Motorhome
  
• If you're needing to lower the receiver for a tow bar that you're using to flat tow a vehicle, Roadmaster offers several High-Low Hitch Adapters that would get your towbar within the recommended 3 inches of level. For a 10 inch drop use part # RM-048-10. For an 8 inch drop use # RM-048-8, for a 6 inch drop use # RM-048-6, for a 2 inch drop use # RM-048-4 and for a 2 inch drop use # RM-048-2. These adapters shouldn't be used for towing a trailer. For a bike rack or a cargo carrier, Blue...
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• Solution to Allow a Cargo Carrier be Carried Higher than Stock Hitch Height
  
• Because the high/low adapters like the part # RM-048-10 that you referenced are only designed for flat-towing purposes I cannot recommend you use one with your cargo carrier. The best recommendation I could make for you would be to use a Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount # D210. This will give you about 4-1/2 inches of additional rise for your cargo carrier.
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• Carrying Bikes at the Back of an RV While Towing a Car on a Tow Dolly at the Same Time
  
• There are a couple of hurdles to overcome in order to be able to carry bikes while using a tow dolly at the same time. First there is the drop issue. The most amount of drop from an adapter that we have is 10-1/4 inches, # RM-048-10, which will still work even if it doesn't quite get down to 12 inches. There aren't any dual receivers that you can use that will also have enough drop and work with a tow dolly. So what I propose is to use the above 10-1/4 drop adapter with a different kind...
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• Trailer Hitch Riser for a Class I Trailer Hitch on a 2016 Honda Accord Sedan
  
• The best option that I can offer that is also compatible with the Class I trailer hitch on your 2016 Honda Accord is the Brophy adapter # HT5R. It will provide an additional 5 inches of rise. It fits the 1-1/4 hitch you have but the upper receiver is for 2 inch accessories. Please note that the use of this adapter will reduce the tongue weight capacity of the trailer hitch by 50 percent. That means that the weight of the Cart Caddie, loaded and ready to go, cannot exceed 100 pounds.
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• Can a Roadmaster High-Low Adapter be Used with a Blue Ox Tow Bar to Flat Tow a Honda CR-V
  
• You can use a Roadmaster high-low adapter with your Blue Ox flat towing set up without worry about warranty issues. I believe the Roadmaster adapter is # RM-048-10. It is rated for 10,000 pounds.
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• High Low Adapter Recommendation to Give Thule T2 Bike Rack More Ground Clearance
  
• I believe I have a solution for you, but the part # RM-076 that you referenced only has a 100 lbs capacity so it wouldn't be rated high enough. Instead the part # RM-048-10 would give you up to 10 inches of rise and has a 400 lb tongue weight capacity. You should note that using adapters like this does cut the capacity of the hitch by 50 percent so you would need to verify that your hitch would have the capacity. To minimize movement you may also want the part # RM-061 that locks...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2002 Toyota 4Runner Behind Thor Ace Motor Coach
  
• A complete flat-towing setup requires a number of items and we can help you with all of them. The flat towing overview article I linked for you covers each needed part. I'll try to find you the most cost-effective options that will be safe and legal. For a base plate for the 2002 Toyota 4Runner 4x4 I suggest the Blue Ox kit # BX3736. This will directly accept their Alpha tow bar # BX7365 which includes the required safety cables, saving you that separate expense. For a lighting kit I...
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• Drop and Length Measurements for Roadmaster 10 Inch High-Low Hitch Adapter
  
• The drop for Roadmaster High-Low Hitch Adapter # RM-048-10 is actually 10-1/4 inches. It measures 11-1/4 inches horizontally from pin hole center to pin hole center. From the main hitch pin hole center to the angled gusset is 4-1/2 inches. I have included a picture showing the measurements I took.
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• Recommended Motorcycle Carrier For 300-Lb Motorcycle
  
• A high-low adapter like part # RM-048-10 may give you the right drop you need for your motorcycle and carrier, but it is only designed for flat-towing and when you use an adapter it will reduce the weight capacity of the trailer hitch by 50 percent. It sounds like your carrier may be sitting too high for you to lift the motorcycle on to so I do have a solution for you. I recommend a motorcycle carrier that has a ramp like part # MT70101. This lightweight carrier weighs around 48-lbs...
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• What do I Need to flat Tow a 2011 to 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Behind a Motorhome
  
• To flat tow a 2011 to 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee there are 5 major components needed: base plates, tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking. The base plates are what attach to the front of the Jeep and provide a safe and proper attachment point for the tow bar. For the 2011 to 2013 Grand Cherokee I recommend Roadmaster EZ5 base plates # RM-521440-5. These base plates feature removable arms that, when removed, makes the base plates almost invisible. I have linked a video...
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• Making it Easier to Load Scooter on Carrier on an RV with Trailer Hitch that is High Off the Ground
  
• High/low adapter # RM-048-10 can be used for hitch mounted accessories such as a scooter carrier. However the use of an adapter reduces the tongue weight capacity of the trailer hitch by 50 percent. It also moves the accessory further away from the hitch receiver resulting in extra stress on the hitch (which is the reason the tongue weight capacity is reduced). Most hitches on RVs are rated for 500 pounds tongue weight meaning at 50 percent reduction it is only rated for 250 pounds....
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• 6 Inch Drop Ball Mount To Tow a Travel Trailer Level
  
• If you need a ball mount with a 6 inch drop to tow the travel trailer level then we have numerous options. I have included a link to them for you to the right. If you need an adapter with a 6 inch drop to flat tow a vehicle then we have # RM-048-6. The high low adapters can only be used to flat tow a vehicle behind a motor home and cannot be used for towing.
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2018 Honda Accord With Manual Transmission
  
• I can help you with all the parts you need to flat tow your 2018 Honda Accord Sport with manual transmission. You are correct that the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit # RM-521572-4 and the Roadmaster Falcon # RM-522 is compatible with this base plate kit and you can use safety chains # RM-643 as well. The Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 will also work great for your Accord. For a supplemental braking system, the Roadmaster InvisiBrake # RM-8700 you...
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• Recommended High-Low Adapter with 14 Inch Rise/Drop
  
• As you mentioned in your question, the largest rise/drop high-low adapter we have available is the Roadmaster High-Low Adapter # RM-048-10, which provides a 10-1/4 inch rise/drop measurement. As you also referenced, the goal is to raise or lower the height of your tow bar to the "Safe Zone", which ranges from 3 inches above level to 3 inches below level. Obviously, you will want the tow bar to be as level as possible, but as long as you are inside this zone, the tow bar will be within its...
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• How to Measure for the Correct High-Low Tow Bar Adapter to Flat Tow a 2003 Saturn L300
  
• You want the tow bar to be as level as possible to tow the vehicle safely. You will need to measure from the ground to the bottom of the base plate arms that attach to the tow bar (when parked on level ground). Then measure from the ground to the top of the receiver opening on the RV. If the RV receiver is higher the difference is the amount of drop you will need. I have included a link to the various adapters we have.
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