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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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• Bike Rack for Lectric XP4 750 On Motorhome Flat Towing Jeep
  Hey Kevin! For a bike rack that is rated for motorhomes and can handle your XP4 750 e-bikes I recommend the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack # HLY64FR. Your bikes weigh 62 lbs each and this has a capacity of 80 lbs per bike. It also uses padded clamps which can secure the bikes by the frame or seat post, perfect for step-through designs. You will also need a Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter like # RM-077-6 (2" or 6" Drop/Rise) or # RM-077-4 (2" or 4" Drop/Rise) so you can mount the bike...
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• How to Carry Two Bikes While Flat Towing With Motorhome
  We definitely have a solution for you that will allow you to carry your two bikes though not the exact adapter you are asking about that already has a ball mount. The first option is to use a dual hitch adapter which does have the needed clearance between the top and bottom receivers, though you do need to ensure you get the one that has the correct rise or drop. For that you can use the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter, 6" Drop/Rise # RM-077-6, 8" Drop/Rise # RM-077-8 or 10" Drop/Rise...
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• Dual Hitch Adapter Needed To Flat Tow And Haul A Bike Rack At The Same Time
  Hey Gerry, Do you need a drop or rise for the receiver tube that the tow bar slots into? Most people flat towing will either go with a specific rise/drop dual receiver hitch like the Roadmaster # RM-077-6 or will use a stacked receiver like the Gen-Y # 325-GH-314. There a few variations to these so we'll really need to know where the tow bar is needing to sit to be level to determine the right adapter to give yourself enough space between the bike rack and tow bar. Let me know and I'd...
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• Dual Hitch Receiver That Can Be Used For Things Other Than Flat Towing
  Hi David! A lot of these are for flat towing, but I have a better option that I think you will be interested in. Check out the following two parts: Shank for Gen-Y Adjustable Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 10" Drop/Rise - 16K # 325-GH-505 Shank for Gen-Y Adjustable Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 7-1/2" Drop/Rise - 16K # 325-GH-504 These are beefy as all get out, American made, and can be used for any number of things. And that includes using more than one receiver at a time. These essentially have...
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• Can the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter be Used w/ a Winch?
  No, it definitely can not handle a winch! We have encountered this question before and Roadmaster has repeatedly shot it down. The Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter item # RM-077-6 can only be used while flat towing and using an accessory like a cargo carrier or bike rack. Gen-Y on the other hand has a ball mount that will work great for exactly what you're wanting to do. It is the Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers item # 325-GH-314. This is built for a more heavy-duty...
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• What Bike Rack do I Need for My Step-Thru e-Bike and Carbon Fiber Bikes on Back of Travel Trailer?
  Hello Alan, I’m happy to help you find the right bike rack to suit your needs. For your two step-thru e-bikes on the back of a travel trailer, I recommend the Swagman E-Spec Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount # S94FR. This rack is rated for travel trailers, supports up to 70 pounds per bike, and, as you can see from the attached picture, it will work well for your step-thru bikes. There aren’t many bike racks rated for the back of a travel trailer. Unfortunately,...
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• Is There Solution to Allow Carrying E-Scooter Rack and Flat Towing a Vehicle
  Hey Kathryn, we have dual hitch adapters like it sounds like what you are looking for with the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter # RM-077-6. This would allow you to use the lower hitch opening for your tow bar and then the upper opening for your scooter rack. Do you have a rack for the scooter already?
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• How Much Does The Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter # RM-077-6 Weigh
  Hey Brian, The Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter with 2" or 6" Drop/Rise # RM-077-6 weighs approximately 25.7lbs so it's pretty lightweight compared to most other adapters. Are you trying to haul your bike rack while towing your Smart fortwo? If so, the receiver tubes of this adapter are slightly rounded and won't accept a shank with sharply squared corners so you'll want to doublecheck your accessories first.
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• Will Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Work For Flat Towing & Carrying Scooter
  Hey Brian; the answer is likely no, but it depends on the weight of the Vespa. The Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter with 2" or 6" Drop/Rise # RM-077-6 has a 400 lb tongue weight capacity, so the weight of the Vespa and carrier, along with the tongue weight of your flat towed vehicle can only be 400 lbs. I assume the weight of those is going to be more than 400 lbs, but if it's not then you can use it; otherwise it would be too much weight.
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• Dual Hitch Adapter for Carrying E-Bikes While Flat Towing a Kia Soul Behind a Motorhome
  Hey Jake, You've definitely got a few things to consider, but I think we can find a good setup! I'd recommend looking at the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapters, which let you carry your Hollywood bike rack above your Blue Ox tow bar. The Hollywood Racks has an extension limit of 8", so any of these will work. They're available in several rise/drop sizes: 2-1/4" # RM-077-2 4" # RM-077-4 6" # RM-077-6 8" # RM-077-8 To determine the right size, measure from the ground to the center...
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• Are Small Table Lamps Available For A Motorhome Dinette Table
  Hey Todd, We offer smaller wall mounted lights like the Gustafson 12V RV LED Reading Light # 277-000334 that you could use but we don't offer small lamps that would actually sit on the table if that's what you're looking for. For a lamp that would sit on the table you would just want to pick one up from your local department store.
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• Flat Tow Vehicle While Also Using Bike Carrier
  Yes, this is exactly what the MaxxTow Dual Hitch Extender for 2" Trailer Hitches, # MT70070 is intended for. However, keep in mind that per manufacturer this reduces your hitch rating by 50%. The extender has a weight rating of 400 lbs. tongue weight and gross trailer weight rating of 4,000 lbs. so please compare this to the vehicle you are flat towing. While the # MT70070 is designed to allow you to add an accessory such as a bike rack and use the tow bar, you cannot use an additional...
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• Recommended Dual Ball Mount to Tow a Trailer and Use a Bike Rack
  Thanks for the picture! To tow a trailer and haul a bike rack off of your Thor Magnitude's hitch, I recommend the Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers item # 325-GH-514. This adjustable ball mount has four 2" receiver openings that will allow you to use both a hitch mounted bike rack and tow your trailer. This ball mount has a 12,000 lbs towing capacity and a 1,500 lbs maximum tongue weight. This will not reduce your motorhome's current capacity. This ball mount includes...
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• Can Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter be Used with a Winch
  I do have a solution for you but when I reached out to my contact at Roadmaster they did not recommend using the Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter # RM-077-6 with a winch. Instead what I recommend using is a Gen-Y Hitch. We have part # 325-GH-313 which has a 5" rise/drop and part # 325-GH-314 which has a 7-1/2" rise/drop which you can use. These are much more heavy-duty than the adapters used for flat towing so you can definitely use it with your winch on a mounting bracket like part # BDW20011...
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• Roadmaster Hitch Adapter for Flat towing a 2018 Jeep Rubicon and Two E-Bikes
  I recommend the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter, 10" Drop/Rise item # RM-077-10. This adapter was designed for this type of set up. Your Jeep Rubicon and Swagman E bike rack weigh well below the 10,000 lbs maximum capacity of this hitch. I have attached a review video as well as a picture that show this rack being utilized in the same way.
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• Can Dual Hitch Adapter Be Used To Flat Tow Jeep and Carry Accessory In Upper Receiver?
  As long as you are not exceeding the tongue weight rating of the trailer hitch receiver or dual hitch receiver adapter, you will not have any issues adding your 150lb accessory with the adapter as is, but I do not recommend modifying the adapter in any way as that will void the warranty of the adapter. If you cannot find the tongue weight rating of your adapter you would be better off replacing it with one like the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter, 6" Drop/Rise # RM-077-6 which has...
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• How To Carry Bikes While Flat-Towing a Chevy Sonic Sedan
  Yes, I do have an option for you to carry bikes with your flat-tow setup. However, since there is not a trailer hitch for your vehicle yet and you don't want to use a trunk mount or roof rack bike rack then you will have no other option but to use a dual hitch adapter and place the bikes on a hitch mounted back rack between the tow vehicle and toad. For this, we have a few options for you depending on your rise/drop needs. In order to determine what your rise/drop needs are we will want...
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• How Do I Add Rise to My Hitch to Prevent Scraping of My Yakima RidgeBack?
  I have a solution for you. Given by the looks of your clearance issue on your 2019 Honda Pilot with the Yakima RidgeBack 4 Bike Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting # Y02458, there is a solution that involves a hitch adapter. If you have a 2-inch hitch, the best option is the the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter, 6" Drop/Rise # RM-077-6. However, with the Roadmaster receiver, it is still possible that there may be scraping against the bottom receiver of the dual adapter. We currently...
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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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• How Can I Carry My 1up Hitch Bike Rack While Towing My 2017 Lance 1895 Trailer
  My recommendation is to use a hitch adapter. You could use something like the Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers - 2" Hitch - 10" Drop/Rise - 10K, part # 325-GH-315, to carry your 1up rack. This rack should not cause any issues with your trailer's turn radius. The Stromberg Carlson Bike Bunk Trailer-Mounted Bike Rack Carrier for A-Frame Trailers - 2"-100 lbs, part # CC-275, you attached to your question will also work. It is not as robust of an option. This solution will...
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• Can Dual Hitch Adapter be Used for Flat Towing & Bike Rack
  Yes, you can use a dual hitch adapter for flat towing and carrying a bike rack at the same time. You just need the one with the correct rise or drop, and you can choose from the following: - 2" or 4" Drop/Rise: Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter # RM-077-4 - 2" or 6" Drop/Rise: Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter # RM-077-6 - 2" or 8" Drop/Rise: Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter # RM-077-8 - 2" or 10" Drop/Rise: Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter # RM-077-10 Then to...
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• Which Roadmaster Dual Hitch Adapter For Carrying Bike Rack While Flat Towing
  Since the receiver height and the base plate height of the vehicle is the same, you won't need to worry about keeping the tow bar level. If your bike rack has an angled shank with a couple inches of rise to it, you could use the # RM-077-6. If the bike rack has a straight shank, you'll want a dual-hitch adapter with a larger rise such as # RM-077-8 for an 8-inch or # RM-077-10 for a 10-inch rise to move the bike rack up and out of the way. The adapters have a tongue weight capacity...
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• How To Carry a Bike on the Back of a Motor Home While Flat-Towing
  In order to carry bikes on the back of your motor home while also towing your 2019 Honda Fit you will first need a dual hitch adapter which I have attached a list of options for your below. Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter (4" Rise/Drop) - part # RM-077-4 Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter (6" Rise/Drop) - part # RM-077-6 Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter (8" Rise/Drop) - part # RM-077-8 I recommend the Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount...
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