Using a Dual Hitch Adapter to Carry a Bike Rack and a Cargo Carrier
Updated 06/03/2013 | Published 05/29/2013
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Question:
Can I use a curt receiver adapter for making 1 1/4 to a 2in with a dual receiver extender. I am looking to use a bike rack and cargo carrier at the same time. Thank you
asked by: Candace
Expert Reply:
Due to the lower tongue weight capacities of trailer hitches that have 1-1/4 inch receivers, there are no dual hitch adapters available for a 1-1/4 inch trailer hitch receivers. The adapters are only available for 2 inch trailer hitch receivers.
If you have a 2 inch trailer hitch and a bike rack or cargo carrier with a 1-1/4 inch shank, you could use a hitch reducer like part # HT02 to allow you to use your hitch mounted accessory with the dual hitch adapter. Please note, the dual hitch adapters are meant for towing a trailer and carrying either a cargo carrier or bike rack. They are not designed for carrying a cargo carrier and bike rack.
The issue that you would run into when using a cargo carrier and a bike rack is that once the bikes are mounted on the bike rack, they would hang down to the cargo carrier and prevent you from being able to put anything on the cargo carrier. You would have the same problem in reverse. A load on the cargo carrier would prevent you from being able to hang the bikes on the bike rack.
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Curt Dual Hitch Extender for 2" Trailer Hitches - 8" Extension
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