Can an Extender be Used with the Roadmaster High-Low Adapter for Bike Rack Clearance?
Updated 08/21/2025 | Published 08/15/2025
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Hello. We are currently using a Roadmaster High-Low Adapter for Tow Bar 2 Hitches - 6” Rise/ - 10K GTW. We place our bike rack in between our motorhome and toad. We bought a new ford Bronco toad and now upon a sharp turn the bike rick just touched the front of the toad. Do you know if I can add a Roadmaster extension on the existing hitch adapter. Thank you
asked by: Craig D
Expert Reply:
That's definitely not a good situation.
If you raise the bike rack up a bit will that give you the clearance you're needing? Adding another extender to your Roadmaster Adapter # RM-048-6 is never a good idea because it adds more potential fail points and pretty much every adapter manufacturer states not to use more than one adapter either.
What I like to recommend to people is the Replacement Shank for Gen-Y Adjustable Ball Mount # 325-GH-304. If you flip it upside down you can use the straight receiver for the tow bar, and then the uppermost receiver for your bike rack.
Does the Gen-Y shank seem like it will help with your situation?
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Craig D.
8/21/2025
Thanks Jon Would I be able to use any of the Gen-Y parts. Like the 5 or 6 hole types? As I’m not sure if it will still clear the Ford Bronco. Is it returnable? Thanks