Dual Hitch Adapter Needed To Flat Tow And Haul A Bike Rack At The Same Time

Published 12/16/2024

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Question:

looking for a double hitch to flat tow with my current flat tow bar and add bike rack to same hitch strongest one as 200lbs of bikes thanks

asked by: Gerry S

Expert Reply:

Hey Gerry,

Do you need a drop or rise for the receiver tube that the tow bar slots into? Most people flat towing will either go with a specific rise/drop dual receiver hitch like the Roadmaster # RM-077-6 or will use a stacked receiver like the Gen-Y # 325-GH-314. There a few variations to these so we'll really need to know where the tow bar is needing to sit to be level to determine the right adapter to give yourself enough space between the bike rack and tow bar. Let me know and I'd be happy to look for the right fit.

expert reply by: Kevin C

Gerry

12/16/2024

no rise for flat tow.

Kevin C.

12/16/2024

@Gerry If no drop is needed you could use the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter # RM23SR, but you'll need to measure the shank of your tow bar to see how long it is from the center of the hitch pin hole to the end of the shank. The # RM23SR has 2-3/4" of space from the center of the hitch pin hole to the end of the receiver tube. The Gen-Y # 325-GH-314 has a 3-1/4" measurement when using the outer hitch pin hole so this might also be an option depending on your shank length.

Gerry

12/16/2024

that's a personal question. lol