High-Low Adapter Needed for Flat Towing a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

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I failed to mention - I need a bike rack adapter. The straight thru 2 for the tow bar hitch is fine Im 2 off level and Demco says +- 4. At 3975+ can I use the Malone MPG544 or is there similar unit that might be stronger?

asked by: John W

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Since you can use different brand high-low adapters with any tow bar we actually have flat towing high-low adapters that will work for your situation. Unfortunately none of our dual adapters have the weight capacity to accomplish this.

Attached is a link to our selection of high-low adapters that you can filter through. These range from a 2" rise/drop # RM-072-2 all the way to a 10-1/4" rise/drop # RM-048-10. If you're looking for an option with about a 7" drop like what the Malone # RM-048-10 has then you'll want to use the Blue Ox # BX88241 instead as it is rated for 10,000 lbs towing instead of the 4,000 lbs that you see with the Malone.

expert reply by: Jon G

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John W.

11/4/2019

I failed to mention - I need a bike rack adapter. The straight thru 2 for the tow bar hitch is fine Im 2 off level and Demco says +- 4. At 3975+ can I use the Malone MPG544 or is there similar unit that might be stronger?

Jon G.

11/4/2019

No, I apologize for not sticking with the dual options. While the Malone Dual Receiver # MPG544 can technically take on the 3,975 lbs of your '08 Wrangler, it does make me pretty nervous that you are 25 lbs away from the max weight rating of this adapter. I do have some other options that I think will work out much better for you. When you say that the Demco tow bar is off by 2" do you mean it needs to be lowered by 2"? If that's the case then the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter # RM-077-4 is exactly what you're looking for. One of the receivers sits above/below by 2" while the other one sits above/below by 4" and this product has a 10,000 lb weight capacity. Another option you might consider, which is becoming more and more popular, is using a Gen-Y Hitch like part # 325-GH-303, # 325-GH-304, or # 325-GH-404. These can be mounted so the receivers either sit above or below the trailer hitch on your Winnebago and they are each rated for 10,000 lbs. The best part about them is that they don't reduce the weight capacity of your trailer hitch like the Malone option does. These options are a bit more pricey than the Malone or Roadmaster options, but the trade-off is that these are made to be used for multiple applications so you aren't just limited to flat-towing. I have attached some review videos that you can check out as well.

Answer 1

You are correct, the use of an adapter typically reduces the tongue weight capacity by 50%, but the amount can vary slightly. Since you are towing a trailer, you do not want to use the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter, 6" Drop/Rise…

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Answer 2

This is a great question that there isn't exactly a great answer for. Hitch extenders not only put the weight further away from the hitch which would increase the leverage on the hitch, but they also add movement to the assembly which will…

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Answer 3

The answer is actually pretty simple, because using any type of hitch adapter, including a hitch extender, reduces the capacity of your trailer hitch by 50 percent, and that includes both the towing capacity and the tongue weight capacity. I am not…

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Answer 4

I attached a picture of the wiring diagram for the Demco SBS Stay In Play Duo part #SM99251 that you referenced.

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Answer 5

Yes, on the bike rack but no on the Hidden Hitch Ball Mount item #80232. You can't tow a trailer with the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter item #RM-077-2 anyways. That is only designed to be used for flat-towing plus you will lose half of…

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Answer 6

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 7

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 8

Hey Jonathon thank you so much for all of that additional information! To haul your bikes behind your class C Sprinter motorhome, while flat towing your Mini, I recommend the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack item #HLY64FR and the Roadmaster Dual…

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Answer 9

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 10

Hey Andrew! Yes, Furrion does have a Chill Cube model with a heat pump. This was actually just released for aftermarket sale. You will need a complete system to make the switch, new R32 units aren't backwards compatible with old R410A systems.…

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Answer 11

Hey Bryan, that's a good question. The pricing can definitely be misleading, but I wouldn't use it to judge the quality of the tire. A lot of that comes down to promotions, inventory, and whether you're looking at a tire by itself or…

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Answer 12

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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