Towing a Trailer Level and Carrying Bikes at the Same Time

Updated 07/27/2015 | Published 07/25/2015

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Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount with 2" Receiver for Bike Racks and Cargo Carriers - 7,500 lbs

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Brophy Ball Mount for 2" Hitch - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 13-1/4" Long - 10,000 lbs

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Curt Clamp-On Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - 2" Ball Mounts

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Question:

Hello, I am looking for a hitch like your Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount with 2inch Receiver for Bike Racks and Cargo Carriers - 7,500 lbs. I need to tow a small trailer and want a receiver for a bike carrier. I need to raise the ball mount roughly 2inch for the trailer to pull level. I normally invert a 2inch ball mount and that works perfect for towing just the trailer. Any dual hitch options that will also raise the ball mount a few inches?

asked by: Dave

Expert Reply:

I have a solution but there isn't a mount like # D210 that has a rise to tow your trailer level. What you could do is use extra long ball mount # BH20 with a towing bike carrier such as # C18013. With this set up the most bikes you could carry is 3. The ball mount has a 3/4 inch rise but the tongue weight of the trailer and weight of the bikes will drop it down a little to compensate.

expert reply by: Michael H