Can Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount be Used to Carry a Bike Rack While Towing a Pop-Up Camper

Updated 06/21/2019 | Published 06/20/2019

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

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Question:

I tow a 10foot pop-up with a 2018 Chevy Colorado. The pop-up is around 3,300lbs. Can I safely use the Curt #D210 adapter, and add in my bike rack?

asked by: Todd H

Expert Reply:

Since the Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount # D210 reduces the weight rating of your trailer hitch by 50% when a bike rack is mounted in it you'd have to verify that 50% of your trailer hitch on your 2018 Chevy Colorado is enough to safely handle the loaded tongue weight (TW) of your trailer plus the weight of your bike rack and bike(s).

A properly loaded trailer will have a TW that is 10-15% of the weight of the trailer. If 3,300 lbs is with your pop-up loaded then that means your TW range is 330 lbs - 495 lbs. If you do have enough weight capacity then you could use the Kuat Beta # B202-2 which weighs in at 12.6 lbs and can handle up to tow bikes that weigh 40 lbs each.

If you will be exceeding 50% of the TW for your trailer hitch then we also having alternative bike racks like the Jack-It # LC429756 which fits above your tongue jack or a towing bike rack like the Swagman Original # S64675.

expert reply by: Jon G