Bike Rack Compatibility with Motorhome While Flat Towing a 2015 Kia Soul

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Can I use RM-077-10 instead of 325-GH-305? The RM-077-10 will give me the 2 inch I need to keep my Roadmaster tow bar level and raise the bike rack an additional 10. This should give me adequate clearance between bike rack and tow car when making turns. FYI, when hitched to my motor home, the distance between the receiver on the motor home and the front bumper on the tow car is approx. 52 inches.

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The Swagman Dispatch 2 Bike Platform Rack - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount # S44FR will be about 33 inches from the hitch pin hole to the farthest point of the rack. You will need to measure your tow bar to see how much actual clearance that will give you for turning clearance. This rack does have a shank rise of 6-1/4 inches, so that will possibly help with hood clearance as well.

I recommend using a shank like the Replacement Shank for Gen-Y Adjustable Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 10" Drop/Rise - 10K # 325-GH-305 which will allow you to use your tow bar at the correct height and then also use the bike carrier at a different height.

Another option is to use the bike rack on the back of your 2015 Kia Soul with trailer hitch # 306-X7326. This would also allow you to take your bikes on trips without your motorhome while still having a bike rack strong enough for compatibility with being towed.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Frank

5/10/2019

Can I use RM-077-10 instead of 325-GH-305? The RM-077-10 will give me the 2 inch I need to keep my Roadmaster tow bar level and raise the bike rack an additional 10. This should give me adequate clearance between bike rack and tow car when making turns. FYI, when hitched to my motor home, the distance between the receiver on the motor home and the front bumper on the tow car is approx. 52 inches.

Jason S.

5/10/2019

The Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter, 10" Drop/Rise # RM-077-10 can be used instead of the Gen-Y # 325-GH-305 for your application. This adapter has a tongue weight rating of 400 lbs so it will be able to be used for flat towing and a bike rack like the Swagman Dispatch # S44FR we discussed. The rack even with bikes loaded will be well under the tongue weight capacity of the adapter and your trailer hitch. Just a note that your trailer hitch tongue weight is probably less than the adapter is rated for normally at around 350 lbs. I've added a video that helps with the overall length of the bike rack being about 34 inches from the hitch pin hole.

Answer 1

We definitely have a solution for you that will allow you to carry your two bikes though not the exact adapter you are asking about that already has a ball mount. The first option is to use a dual hitch adapter which does have the needed clearance…

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Answer 2

To pick out parts to flat tow your Mini Cooper I would need to know what year vehicle you have. Do your bikes weigh 110 lb total or is that what they weigh total?

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Answer 3

The EcoHitch part #306-X7326 that you referenced is a 2 inch hitch confirmed as a fit for your 2019 Kia Soul if that's what you have. You also mentioned a 2010 Soul which this is not a fit for and we do not have a similar 2 inch hitch for. As…

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Answer 4

I recommend the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter, 10" Drop/Rise item #RM-077-10. This adapter was designed for this type of set up. Your Jeep Rubicon and Swagman E bike rack weigh well below the 10,000 lbs maximum capacity of this hitch. I…

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Answer 5

Hello Michael, thanks for reaching out. The Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapters #RM23SR and #RM-077-10 both have 10" between both receivers and they are both rated or 10,000 lbs. The only noteworthy difference is the placement of the…

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Answer 6

The Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapters like part #RM-077-10 or any of the other adapters I have attached for you in the link below can be flipped so that raised receiver tube is on the bottom with the tow bar or so that the raised receiver tube…

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Answer 7

Hello Tom, yes, that is possible! The best way to do this is with a dual hitch adapter like the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter #RM-077-10. This gives you two hitch receivers with 10" between them. Typically, this would be enough…

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Answer 8

Hello John, thanks for reaching out. We do have some dual hitch adapters that are made specifically for this purpose. Take a look at the following: - Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter, 2" or 10" Drop/Rise #RM-077-10 This gives you two…

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Answer 9

Yes, I do have an option for you to carry bikes with your flat-tow setup. However, since there is not a trailer hitch for your vehicle yet and you don't want to use a trunk mount or roof rack bike rack then you will have no other option but to…

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Answer 10

Hello Staci, thanks for reaching out. it is possible to add a bike rack to your Jeep flat tow setup. The best way to do this is with a platform style bike rack, and a dual hitch adapter. For a dual hitch adapter, take a look at the Roadmaster Dual…

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Answer 11

Thank you for providing those helpful measurements. With the 8" difference I would go ahead and choose the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter, 2 " or 8" Drop/Rise #RM-077-8 over the #RM-077-6. Loading it won't make much of a…

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Answer 12

Since the receiver height and the base plate height of the vehicle is the same, you won't need to worry about keeping the tow bar level. If your bike rack has an angled shank with a couple inches of rise to it, you could use the #RM-077-6. If the…

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