Towing a Trailer and Carrying Bikes at the Same Time with a 2008 Honda Odyssey
Updated 07/08/2015 | Published 07/07/2015
Question:
I have a 2008 Honda Odyssey and want to use my Thule bike rack while towing a small pop up camper. Is this possible? Thanks!
asked by: Peter A
Expert Reply:
Yes! It is possible to tow a trailer and carry bikes at the same time with your 2008 Honda Odyssey. The van will have to have a 2 inch trailer hitch receiver opening such as # 75270. Then you could use the multipurpose ball mount # D210. The combined weight of the trailer's tongue weight, bike carrier, and bikes cannot exceed 750 pounds.
Please note that the turning radius can be reduced since the bikes will stick out towards the trailer. Make sure the shortest bike is closest to the trailer and the longest bike is closest to the vehicle.
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Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount with 2" Receiver for Bike Racks and Cargo Carriers - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- Steel Shank
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 0 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- CURT
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