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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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• 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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• Does Using Gen-Y Stacked Receiver as Hitch Adapter Reduce Tongue Weight Capacity
  Hey Matt, yes you can put a ball mount into the Gen-Y Shank part # 325-GH-304 that you referenced like the # D-26 and according to Gen-Y this will not reduce the hitch's tongue weight capacity like a standard hitch adapter would. The # D-26 is a longer ball mount though so I would still recommend using your best judgment and if you are close to your tongue weight capacity maybe consider something different.
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• Availability of Riser and Extended That Doesn't Reduce Hitch Capacity
  Hey Jeff! The Yakima EXO # Y54ZR is a great all in one solution that will work well on an E-350. You can also get the enclosed cargo box version # Y34ZR. Another great thing about this system is if you don't need to carry the bikes you can always add more storage, or if you only need to carry the bikes you can pull the top tray and mount the bikes on the bottom. Since it is all part of the same system you also get everything keyed alike for security. If you want to explore using a separate...
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• Can an Extender be Used with the Roadmaster High-Low Adapter for Bike Rack Clearance?
  That's definitely not a good situation. If you raise the bike rack up a bit will that give you the clearance you're needing? Adding another extender to your Roadmaster Adapter # RM-048-6 is never a good idea because it adds more potential fail points and pretty much every adapter manufacturer states not to use more than one adapter either. What I like to recommend to people is the Replacement Shank for Gen-Y Adjustable Ball Mount # 325-GH-304. If you flip it upside down you can use the...
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• Shank Recommendation for Towing a Pop-Up Camper and an e-Bike Rack
  Hey Erica, thanks for reaching out! The Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount # D210 you're looking at was initially designed for what you're needing to do, but it fits better with a hanging rack which won't be strong enough for your e-Bikes. Typically in this situation I recommend the Gen-Y Shank # 325-GH-304 because it's more of a heavy-duty shank and will be able to handle the weight of your trailer as well as your bike rack and e-Bikes just fine. Would the 7-1/2" rise give your bike rack enough...
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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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• Can the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver RM-077-10 Be Used to Tow a Trailer?
  No, you can't but I have something that'll work better and save you some money. It is the Replacement Shank item # 325-GH-304. This stacked receiver design will allow you to tow a trailer or flat tow a vehicle and use an accessory in one of the other receiver openings simultaneously. The Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter item # RM-077-10 can only be used for flat towing and an accessory. You can not tow a trailer with it.
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• Can the Blue Ox Adjustable Hitch be Used for a Bike Rack?
  Hey Weston! The difference is that Blue Ox says to only use the Adapter # BLU28XR for flat towing. It sounds silly, but functionally this will hold a bike rack, we just have to go by what Blue Ox says because they have tested and approved it for different things. I will say that tow bars don't have as much tongue weight as bike racks do because tow bars are designed to pull a vehicle horizontally while bike racks put more vertical weight on the hitch receiver. For an alternative I recommend...
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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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• 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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• Drop Hitch With 5" Drop And 1-1/4" Ball Hole That Accomodates Stone Guard Bracket
  Hi Cheryl; thank you for providing that picture to clarify. Your typical ball mount won't have the space for that bracket but I think we can work around it by putting some parts together. What you can use is the Replacement Shank for Gen-Y Adjustable Ball Mount # 325-GH-304. This has a 7-1/2" drop/rise and fits a 2" receiver. To get it in the hitch on your Ram you will also need the Gen-Y Hitch Reducer Sleeve - 2-1/2" to 2" # 325-GH-007. If you take the Curt Ball Mount # C45310 in the...
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• Solution for Dual Hitch Adapter That Won't Reduce Hitch Capacity
  Hi Riley; almost all adapters like this will reduce the capacity by 50% but I do have a solution. What you can use is the Replacement Shank for Gen-Y Adjustable Ball Mount # 325-GH-304. The Gen-Y is built like a tank and does not reduce the capacity. The stacked receivers give you a variety of height options to carry your bike rack while towing your trailer. It has a gross towing weight of 10,000 lbs and 1,500 lb tongue weight capacity so as long as your hitch/vehicle can handle it so...
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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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• Dual Hitch Extender Alternative for Towing a JetSki Trailer and Bikes
  Hey Gui, thanks for reaching out! The best setup for your rig is the Replacement Shank for Gen-Y Adjustable Ball Mount # 325-GH-304. This is a solid piece of American-Made steel that has stood the test of time and will be a great way to both tow and carry your bikes at the same time (provided the tongue weight of your vehicle can handle it). What kind of bike rack will you be using?
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• Best Bike Rack for 2 Mountain e-Bikes on a Flat Towing Setup
  Hey Alan, thanks for reaching out! The Yakima OnRamp LX Bike Rack # Y88DJ is the best option for your situation. Not all bike racks are rated for use on a flat-towed vehicle, and not all of them are rated for 60 lb+ bikes, but the OnRamp LX meets both of these criteria and also comes with a ramp so it's easier to load and unload. There are ways to use a bike rack between a motorhome and towed vehicle, but it would be with a shank like the Gen-Y # 325-GH-304 that's a bike more heavy duty,...
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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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• 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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• 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 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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• 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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• 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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