Height of Vertical Square Tube on RockyMounts BackStage 2 Bike Rack # RKY10002
Published 03/05/2019
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My off-road trailer has the trailer side of the hitch Max Coupler mounted in a 2inch receiver tube. I may need some more tongute length to allow for mounting a bike rack using the Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount with 2inch Receiver. Can I simply extend my trailer tongue using a hitch extension? I imagine that would have the effect of reducing the tongue weight on the vehicle side, but is there anything else I need to consider? Im towing with a 2016 Toyota Tacoma Dbl-cab Off-Road with the tow package, which has some sway control built into truck. It also has towing capacity of 6500# and tongue weight of 650# so Ill be well within that.
asked by: Kevin K
Helpful Expert Reply:
From the center of the hitch pin hole to the top of that small vertical post at the end of the shank on the RockyMounts BackStage # RKY10002 there is a distance of 4-3/8 inches. I have attached an image to assist. You can use this measurement to ensure the tailgate on your Tacoma will drop all the way down with the rack attached and the platform swung away to the side.
I have included a short video demonstration on this carrier that you can check out as well.
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Kevin K.
3/5/2019
My off-road trailer has the trailer side of the hitch Max Coupler mounted in a 2inch receiver tube. I may need some more tongute length to allow for mounting a bike rack using the Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount with 2inch Receiver. Can I simply extend my trailer tongue using a hitch extension? I imagine that would have the effect of reducing the tongue weight on the vehicle side, but is there anything else I need to consider? Im towing with a 2016 Toyota Tacoma Dbl-cab Off-Road with the tow package, which has some sway control built into truck. It also has towing capacity of 6500# and tongue weight of 650# so Ill be well within that.