Recommended Adjustable Ball Mount w/ 6" Rise for a Motorcycle Carrier

Published 08/04/2024

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Curt High-Low Adapter for Tow Bars - 2" Hitches - 6" Rise/Drop

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$70.04

Replacement Shank for Gen-Y Adjustable Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 7-1/2" Drop/Rise - 10K

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$239.95

Question:

I have 2005 Dodge 1500 truck, tongue weight max 500 lbs.on label. Want a 6 /rise adaptor to haul a 80 Lb. motorcycle carrier with a 300 Lb. motorcycle. No extension needed, just . Read somewhere that tongue weight rating s when using said adapter. Please advise on what product you that may work. Thanks.

asked by: Larry B

Expert Reply:

What you read was true in most cases but you do not need an adapter. What you need is the Replacement Shank for Gen-Y Adjustable Ball Mount item # 325-GH-304. This has four stacked 2" receivers that will allow you to mount your motorcycle carrier and not lose any of your hitches capacity.

The Gen-Y item # 325-GH-304 has a tongue weight capacity of 1,500 lbs and will give you a rise up to 7-1/2".

The Curt High-Low Adapter for Tow Bars item # C26FV you were looking at can only be used for flat towing.

expert reply by: Jerred H

Larry

8/4/2024

But the motorcycle hauler slips into a 2" receiver.

Jerred H.

8/4/2024

@Larry Yes, I know. The Replacement Shank for Gen-Y Adjustable Ball Mount item # 325-GH-304 has four 2" receiver's stacked vertically. You can attach your motorcycle carrier to any one of them depending on your height preference. I linked a review video below so you can see this function demonstrated. Go ahead and skip forward about 3/4 of the way.

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