Best Way to Tow a Trailer and Attach a Bike Rack to the Same Hitch

Published 05/21/2023

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Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter, 2" or 4" Drop/Rise

(897)

$209.46

Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers - 2-1/2" Hitch - 9" Drop/Rise - 32K

(631)

$518.97

Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers - 2" Hitch - 7-1/2" Drop/Rise - 16K

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$318.97

etrailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" and 2-1/2" Hitches - Flush - 3-5/8" Span - Chrome

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Question:

Do you have a dual hitch adapter that can both pull a trailer and support a bike carrier?

asked by: Eddy

Expert Reply:

I have a solution but all dual hitch adapters are only rated for flat towing. To tow a trailer and haul a bike rack off of your vehicles hitch, I recommend the Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers item # 325-GH-514. This adjustable ball mount has four 2" receiver openings that will allow you to use both a hitch mounted bike rack and tow your trailer.

This ball mount has a 12,000 lbs towing capacity and a 1,500 lbs maximum tongue weight. This will not reduce your motorhome's current capacity. This ball mount includes a double ball that has both a 2" and 2-5/16" hitch ball.

If you have a 2-1/2" receiver you will want the Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers item # 325-GH-1624. It's the same set up but has a much higher capacity. It will still work with your bike rack and trailer.

The Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter item # RM-077-4 you were looking at is used for flat towing and hauling a bike rack. It's not rated for a trailer.

I also recommend locking the Gen-Y to your vehicle's hitch with the etrailer Stainless Steel Hitch Lock item # e98881.