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• Is It Safe to Invert the Malone Dual Receiver Adapter for Towing?
  It is not recommended to invert the Malone 2" Dual Purpose Hitch Receiver # MPG544 for towing purposes. The extended receiver is only intended for accessory use not for a ball mount and trailer connection. Your trailer hitch's tongue weight will also be reduced by 50% when you use your bike rack in this adapter, so you will want to account for that as well. My recommendation is to use a longer ball mount like the # D-26 to give you that extra length you desire.
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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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• What Dual Hitch Receiver Can I Use With A Winch And A Trailer With 10,000 lb Gross Trailer Weight
  I do have a solution for you, but you will not be able to use any of the traditional dual hitch adapters, since these are designed primarily for flat towing. The Malone 2" Dual Purpose Hitch Receiver you linked to your question is unique, since it was designed for towing a trailer and carrying something like a bike rack. It has a maximum tongue weight of 400 lbs and a maximum gross trailer weight of 4,000 lbs. Not only is this significantly less the the 10,0000 lb gross vehicle weight of...
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• Will Adjustable Tri-Ball Hitch 3371802225 Fit With Tri-Ball Hitch and Hook 3371802208
  From your description it sounds like you are talking about the weldment that comes with the Buyers Products Adjustable Tri-Ball Hitch - Solid Shank # 3371802225 (see attached picture) which is part # 3373001727 and the Buyers Products Tri-Ball Hitch # 3371802208. I went out to the warehouse to see if these 2 parts are compatible with each other but found that the butt end of the Tri-Ball Hitch extended too far past the hitch pin hole so they won't fit together. I do have an alternative...
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• Is it Safe to Use MaxxTow Dual Hitch Extender to Carry Bike Rack and Flat Tow a Jeep
  Anytime a hitch extender like the MaxxTow Dual Hitch Extender is used it reduces the weight capacity of the trailer hitch it's installed into by 50%. The only way you can safely use it to the full capacity is if your trailer hitch is rated for 8,000 lbs towing and 800 lbs tongue. Since the hitch on your motorhome is rated at 5K that means when using this extender that is reduced to 2,500 lbs towing/250 lbs tongue. The safest solution that we have to offer is to use the Gen-Y Adjustable...
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• Recommended Flat Towing Equipment For A 2008 Honda Element
  We do not know the exact height the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # 1541-5 are going to sit as there are numerous factors that could change this measurement, like tire size for example. I've attached our help article below on high/low adapters that can help walk you through measuring for the correct adapter needed for your application or you can just use an stacked receiver like the Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers # 325-GH-314 which has multiple receiver heights....
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• Flat Towing Recommendations For A 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 Z71 4x4
  A 2004 GMC 1500 Z71 can be flat towed if it's the 4WD model equipped with transfer case NP1, NP2 or NP8 but you'll need to complete the steps listed in your manual to get your vehicle ready to tow. To flat tow your vehicle you'll need a tow bar, base plate, braking system, tow bar wiring kit, and safety cables. I have the following recommendations for you listed below: Tow Bar: etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate - 2" RV Mount - 10.5K Item # e84ZR....
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• Hitch Adapter for Flat Towing Vehicle and Bike Rack Behind RV
  There are some great options out there for towing a vehicle behind your RV along with a bike rack, and you are heading in the right direction. You are correct that Roadmaster does not make any dual hitch adapters that allow you to use your tow bar in-line with the hitch receiver. The best option available is the Gen-Y # 325-GH-303, which is a more economical alternative to the # 325-GH-314 adapter you were looking at. It also has the same 10,000 lb gross towing weight and 1,500 lb tongue...
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• 2019 Toyota RAV4 Trailer Hitch Recommendation for Towing and a Bike Rack
  I really like the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e23ZR for your 2019 Toyota RAV4 because it has a matte black finish that not only looks better but also has a more durable finish than the classic glossy black finish we see on all of the other trailer hitches. This is a Class III hitch with a 2" receiver so it can easily be used for towing a trailer or hauling a bike rack. If you're wanting to do both at the same time then I recommend checking out the Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w/...
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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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• Adapter Needed to Tow Bruno Chariot with a 2018 Ford Transit
  Dual hitch receivers and adapters like parts # RM-077-8 and # RM-048-8 are meant to be used for flat towing only but I do have a solution for you. The Gen-Y hitches basically give you additional receivers at varying heights and they can be used for towing and accessories. For your application we have the Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers # 325-GH-314. This fits a 2" trailer hitch and offers 7-1/2" of drop/rise. It is rated for 10K towing and 1.5K tongue weight although...
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• Which Locking Pin Would Work With The Gen-Y Adjustable Ball Mount # 325-GH-314?
  If you have the Gen-Y Adjustable 2 Ball Mount # 325-GH-314 then you'll need these locks # 34061572-D. These will lock your balls to the mount and the mount to the hitch. Yes, it's not the cheapest lock but this isn't the cheapest ball mount. Someone could easily come and grab just the ball out of the mount and use it on their car and it would be just as easy, just a little bit heavier to take the whole ball mount with them. I think it's a necessity for any hitch attachment especially one...
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• Recommended Hitch Adapter for Cargo Carrier and Bike Rack on 2014 Chevy Traverse
  Dual hitch adapters typically reduce your tongue weight capacity by 50% when used. Others like the # RM-077-2 are intended for flat towing. In order to be able to handle your bike rack and cargo carrier you need stacked receivers like the Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers # 325-GH-314. The Gen-Y will not reduce your tongue weight capacity while allowing you to carry the bike rack and cargo carrier at the same time. This has a tongue weight capacity of 1,500 lbs. Make...
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• Recommended Dual Hitch For Towing A 4K Trailer
  I do have an option for you, but the Roadmaster dual hitch adapter # RM-077-4 should not be used for towing a trailer. This is intended for use when flat towing a vehicle only. Instead I recommend using the Gen-Y adjustable ball mount # 325-GH-314. This thing is rated for 10,000 lbs towing or 1,500 lbs tongue weight. So more than enough for your 4K trailer, and whatever other accessory you will be using the dual hitch for. This ball mount gives you four stacked 2" receivers so it will...
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• Can EcoHitch be Installed with Draw-Tite or Curt Front Receiver on 2019 Ford F-250
  That's a really good idea, but unfortunately the tab on the mounting brackets for the Draw-Tite # 65076 and Curt # C31078 actually use the same mounting location as the tab on the EcoHitch # 306-X7904 so you will only be able to install one of these front mount hitches on your 2019 Ford F-250. With that being said, I recommend using the EcoHitch because it has a hidden design which gives you an OEM look when you aren't utilizing the receiver, plus you can then use a Gen-Y Adjustable Ball...
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• Recommended Dual Receiver Ball Mount that Wont Reduce Weight Capacity
  The Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount with 2" Receiver for Bike Racks and Cargo Carriers - 7,500 lbs # D210 is only available with the rise for the receiver accessory and the slight drop for the trailer hitch ball. The best option for what you are seeking is the Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers - 2" Hitch - 7-1/2 inch Drop/Rise # 325-GH-3145 or the 5 inch # 325-GH-303 if you want to use a different ball mount. This will allow you to use the bottom receiver for towing and...
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• Can a Gen-Y Ball Mount be Used to Carry a Cargo Carrier While Flat Towing
  Actually, a Gen-Y ball mount, like part # 325-GH-314, is a great solution to level your flat tow setup for the Smart car and carry the cargo carrier. In addition to that, the tongue weight won't be a problem because there's virtually no tongue weight when flat towing. So you just need to worry about the cargo carrier and the cargo that's on it. If you need a reducer you can use the Brophy, part # HT02. Another option, that may not be as good but it's worth mentioning, is adding a hitch...
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• Recommended Rise Adapter for Carrying Motorcycle with a 2018 Ram ProMaster 2500
  Although an adapter that raises the height of the receiver will definitely help with the clearance issue you are talking about with your 2018 ProMaster 2500 please note that any adapter like this will reduce the weight rating of your trailer hitch by 50%. Using the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter # RM-077-6 honestly makes me a little nervous because you are not only reducing the weight rating of your trailer hitch but you are also maxing out the tongue weight rating of the adapter....
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• Dual Receiver Adapter Needed to Flat Tow 2012 Mini Cooper and Haul Bike Rack
  The Curt Dual Hitch Extender for 2" Trailer Hitches # D-192 would be a great option, but unfortunately using any kind of extension piece like this causes it to cut the overall weight ratings of your trailer hitch in half. This means that your 1998 Winnebago Adventurer will only be able to handle 2,500 lbs towing and 175 lbs tongue. Instead of using an extension piece, I recommend going with the Gen-Y # 325-GH-314. This has a bit of a different design and gives you multiple hitch receiver...
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• Parts Needed To Carry Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier And Tow Trailer With Motorhome
  I have a solution for you, but the Roadmaster Spare Tire Carrier # RM-195125 you were looking at is not designed for towing a trailer. Instead I recommend using a stacked receiver ball mount like the Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers - 2" Hitch - 7-1/2" Drop/Rise - 10K # 325-GH-314. You can then use a lighter spare tire carrier like the Curt Trailer Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier # C31006 in one of the un-used receivers of the ball mount while towing your trailer. You...
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• Recommended Baseplate And Tow Bar For A 2001 Jeep Wrangler
  If your bumper has D-Ring mounts and is rated for towing then you could use a D-Ring adapter, if not and you have a standard bumper then you'll need to use a baseplate like the etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit # e98946. For the tow bar you can use the etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar # e34ZR. Since you have a lift you'll most likely also need to used a stacked receiver like the Gen-Y # 325-GH-314 to gain enough rise for the tow bar to stay level.
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