Multipupose Ball Mount to Tow a Trailer and Bike Rack at Same Time that Doesnt have a Drop

Updated 07/01/2014 | Published 06/29/2014

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Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount with 2" Receiver for Bike Racks and Cargo Carriers - 7,500 lbs

(236)

$72.92

1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 2" Rise - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - 3,500 lbs

(4010)

$25.55

2" Hitch Ball - 1" Rise - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - 6,000 lbs

(4010)

$27.45

2" Hitch Ball - 2" Rise - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - 6,000 lbs

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$31.37

Question:

Is there a dual receiver like the D 210 that doesnt have the drop of 2 1/4inch ? Im wondering because Im afraid with the 2 1/4inch drop my pop up camper will be too low in the front while towing. I need the dual receiver to haul my bike rack while camping, but it would be better to not have the drop hitch. I would like to keep the weight distribution as close to the bumper as possible. That is why I liked the style of the D 210 vs. MT 70070.

asked by: Bob

Expert Reply:

You wouldn't want to use MaxxTow MT70070 anyway because it will reduce the tongue weight capacity of the trailer hitch by 50 percent.

The Curt multipurpose ball mount # D210 is going to be the best option. To overcome the 2-1/4 inch drop you can use a ball with a rise such as # C40034. This is a 2 inch ball rated for 6,000 pounds. It has a 2 inch rise so the drop of the ball mount would only be 1/4 inch.

We also have ball # C40033 with a 1 inch rise.

If you require a 1-7/8 inch ball use # C40031 which also has a 1 inch rise or # C40032 with a 2 inch rise.