Can Yakima Bike Rack be Used With Multipurpose Ball Mount

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Reno H states: The SwingDaddy should not be used in an adapter because of the weight. By adapter, is he referring to the receiver portion of the dual hitch? If so, why would the weight of the SwingDaddy be too much?

asked by: Jeff

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Helpful Expert Reply:

I spoke with a representative of Yakima, and they told me their bike rack could, in fact, be used with a multi-purpose ball mount such as the Curt # D210.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

In a flat towing situation the use of an adapter like #RM-077-2 does NOT reduce the tongue weight capacity of the trailer hitch because there is very little tongue weight on it when flat towing a vehicle. So you can use this adapter to flat tow your…

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Answer 2

I was able to find your invoice and confirm you have the Curt 4-way trailer connector #C56192. This does not work without additional components for towing a trailer with electric brakes. You will need to upgrade to a 7-way and add a brake controller.…

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I have a solution for you but the #RM-077-2 that you referenced was not designed for use when towing a trailer so we can't recommend it for this application. Instead you'd want the part #D210 which has a ball mount platform on the bottom of…

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Answer 4

There are only certain bike racks that are rated for use behind an RV or trailer but the Yakima SwingDaddy is not one of them. I have included a link to the carriers that are rated for this application. Regarding that wedge despite having that…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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I may have another option for you, but unfortunately there is not a way to carry two 54lb electric bikes on the Malone MicroSport Trailer for 2 Fat Bikes and 2 Kayaks #MPG461KB you were looking at as the included bike racks have a 33lb weight rating…

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Answer 7

Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver #RM-077-2 is designed to have the top receiver hold a cargo carrier or bike rack and the bottom receiver for tow bar use only. We do have other dual receivers that are not restricted to tow bars though. We have Curt…

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Answer 8

Depending on your rack and carrier, they maybe able to be used at the same time, but more than likely, one will interfere with the other. Keep in mind the shape of your bike rack may interfere with loading cargo on your carrier and the carrier may be…

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Answer 9

I would be happy to help you. I pulled a hitch for a 2021 Toyota RAV4 for reference. The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" item #DT82QR has a 4,500 lbs towing capacity and a 675 lbs tongue weight capacity.…

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Answer 10

Unfortunately, you wouldn't be able to use a dual hitch adapter like #D-192 for that, as having one accessory installed would prevent you from installing one in the other receiver. They just wouldn't fit. We do have the perfect solution for…

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Answer 11

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 12

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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