Dual Receiver Recommendation for Towing Car and Using Bike Rack Simultaneously

Published 10/02/2018

Products Featured in This Question

Swagman Traveler XC2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches or RV Bumpers - Frame Mount

(320)

$240.82

Replacement Shank for Gen-Y Adjustable Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 5" Drop/Rise - 10K

(9)

$219.95

Replacement Shank for Gen-Y Adjustable Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 7-1/2" Drop/Rise - 10K

(11)

$239.95

Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter, 2 " or 8" Drop/Rise

(932)

$217.55

Question:

I am looking for a dual receiver to tow a car and mount a bike rack behind my RV. I have the Swagman XC2 Traveler which fits into a 2inch Class 3 Hitch or mounts to a RV bumper. I do not have a bumper so I am looking for something similar to the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter, 8inch /Rise, Item # RM-077-8 but with a Class 3 receiver on the short side.

asked by: Tom

Expert Reply:

The Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter, 8" Drop/Rise # RM-077-8 does have the 2 inch receiver like a Class III hitch on both openings but the Roadmaster adapters have a rounded shape to the inside of them to help be a tighter fit on accessories and the shank of your Swagman bike rack, # S64663, is extremely square and won't fit into Roadmaster adapters.

Instead you can use the Replacement Shank for Gen-Y Adjustable Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 5" Drop/Rise - 10K # 325-GH-303 or 7-1/2" # 325-GH-304 which can be used in the rise or drop position as needed. This stacked receiver design will allow you to tow or flat tow and use an accessory in one of the other receiver openings simultaneously.

expert reply by: Jason S