Shank Recommendation for Towing a Pop-Up Camper and an e-Bike Rack
Updated 08/26/2025 | Published 08/22/2025
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Question:
Hello, I have a super lightweight pop-up camper and bought the hitch linked below from etrailer. My plan was to pull my camper and put on an ebike rack, but I dont have the space for proper turning radius. I am considering a tongue extender. What would you recommend? Thank you. CURT D210
asked by: Erica W
Expert Reply:
Hey Erica, thanks for reaching out!
The Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount # D210 you're looking at was initially designed for what you're needing to do, but it fits better with a hanging rack which won't be strong enough for your e-Bikes.
Typically in this situation I recommend the Gen-Y Shank # 325-GH-304 because it's more of a heavy-duty shank and will be able to handle the weight of your trailer as well as your bike rack and e-Bikes just fine. Would the 7-1/2" rise give your bike rack enough clearance over your trailer so it works?
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Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount with 2" Receiver for Bike Racks and Cargo Carriers - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- Steel Shank
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 0 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- CURT
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Erica W.
8/26/2025
Hi Jon, We already own the curt multipurpose ball mount. What I was imagining was a longer tongue coupler so I had more space horizontally, but that might not exist! Our current is 11 or 12 inches long, 2 inch ball.