Height of Vertical Square Tube on RockyMounts BackStage 2 Bike Rack # RKY10002

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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

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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.

expert reply by: Chris R

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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.

Chris R.

3/5/2019

Using an extender like the Curt 8" # C45791 will provide you with the clearance you need but it will indeed reduce the weight capacities of your trailer hitch. In fact, the Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount # D210 that you also plan on using in order to pull a trailer at the same time will do this as well since it is adding a second connection point. Each adapter when used by itself will technically reduce the weight capacity of your hitch by 50 percent so using the two together is not really recommended. This is going to create a lot of movement during travel. A better option will be to just use a single adapter that is longer so you can obtain the length you need with just one component (thus only reducing the capacity of your hitch by 50 percent). For this I recommend taking a look at the Malone Dual Hitch Extender # MPG544. This will provide you with two 2 inch receivers on which the bottom opening can be used for your ball mount to pull your trailer. There is a distance of 12-3/8 inches from the hitch pin hole to the hitch pin holes on the dual receivers (this dimension on the Curt # D210 is 7-1/2 inches). As long as the combined weights of your trailer and loaded bike rack do not exceed the reduced ratings on your hitch when using the adapter this solution will work great. If your hitch has a 6,500/650 pound rating like you mentioned then they will be reduced to 3,250/325 pounds.

Answer 1

Though this technically will work when looking at all the measurements, I cannot recommend doing so. Here's my reasoning behind saying that. With your fully loaded trailer having a tongue weight of 315 pounds and your loaded bike rack weighing 50…

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Answer 2

I have a similar solution that can be used with a bike rack with the Roadmaster High Low Adapter part #RM-076 but the Blue Ox can only be used when flat towing a vehicle.

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Hey Dennis! I can't say if it will clear for sure but I can give you dimensions to help determine if it will. Using the furthest hitch pin hole, the Malone 2" Dual Purpose Hitch Receiver #MPG544 will push the bike rack out 12-1/4". When…

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Hey Marc, sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I checked your question history and I don't see anything from a few weeks ago which can sometimes mean there was a typo in your email address and we sent it to wrong person. This rack has a…

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Answer 8

Hey Steven, how heavy are the e-bikes? We have something similar to what you are looking for with the Thule Insta-Gater Pro Truck Bed Bike Rack #TH93VR which normally attaches to truck bed floors but it would also work in the bed of a trailer. It has…

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Answer 9

I have a solution but there is not a ramp available for the Backstage part #RKY10002. I also looked at the available ramps and didn't see any that would easily work. If you would like to upgrade the rack along with the bikes the Thule EasyFold XT…

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Answer 10

Hey Morgan, the best hitch for what you are looking for would be the Draw Tite part #DT73RR which has the easiest install and the highest tongue weight rating. The hitch does fit right up under the rear bumper which will slightly reduce ground…

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Answer 11

Hi Darren! We are here to help! ^___^ So in your case, absolutely do not trust AI. It's basically just taking what will kind of work for most people and applying it to your situation. However, your situation is much more unique than the typical…

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Answer 12

Hi Sue, I don't recommend using the etrailer High-Low Adjustable Adapter part #e52ZV to lower your bike rack. Using an adapter decreases the tongue weight of your trailer hitch by up to 50%. The typical e bike can weight anywhere from 50-80lbs…

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