Dual Hitch Receiver With Highest Tongue Weight Capacity
Updated 06/25/2025 | Published 07/30/2019
Question:
Could you tell me what dual hitch receiver that you carry has the highest tongue weight rating? Thanks
asked by: Steve
Expert Reply:
The dual hitch receiver with the highest tongue weight capacity is the Malone 2" Dual Purpose Hitch Receiver # MPG544, which has a 400 lb tongue weight capacity. I have added a link to a video review for you to check out.
However, it is important to note that any adapter will reduce your hitch capacity by 50 percent, including the tongue weight. For example, if you had a trailer hitch with a 600 lb tongue weight capacity and you used one of these adapters, the tongue weight capacity would then be 300 lbs. Or if your hitch had a tongue weight capacity of 400 lbs and you used one of these adapters then the tongue weight capacity would be reduced to 200 lbs.
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Malone 2" Dual Purpose Hitch Receiver
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Extender
- Dual Hitch Adapter
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Hitch Mounted Accessories
- Trailers
- 10-1/2 Inch Extension
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 4000 lbs
- Malone
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Michael
6/25/2025
Hello Kyle. Trying to understand your comments about tongue weight reduction when using a hitch adapter. Are you saying that a hitch with a tongue weight rating of say, 600 lbs is reduced to 300 lb capacity as soon as the adapter is installed? If this is the case, the hitch adapter with a tongue weight rating of 500 lbs would be rendered unusable in that situation, correct?