Can You Use Bike Rack on Back of Motorhome with Blue Ox Tow Bar and KarGard
Question:
Looking at adding a bike rack on our motorhome with a dual hitch for towing our Mini Cooper. We also use a BlueOx Karguard on the hitch. Will I need to use an extension on the tow bar so the bike rack does not come into contact with the car or Karguard when making turns? And does the bike rack interfere with moving our BlueOx tow bar to its stowed position, or again would I need an extension to clear the bike rack?
asked by: Ed H
Expert Reply:
In order to flat-tow a vehicle and carry bikes at the same you'll need a dual hitch adapter like the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter for Tow Bars part # RM-077-2 or part # RM-077-4. In most cases, your bikes won't come into contact with the vehicle during turns but we can't say definitively that's that case for every vehicle as there are simply way to many factors. That said, the arms on Blue Ox tow bars are pretty long so this will increase your clearance. I'd also recommend a hanging style rack as they won't sick out as much like the Thule Range RV Bike Rack for 4 Bikes part # TH9057.
In regards to the Blue Ox KarGard Towed Vehicle Protector part # BX8870, you really won't know until you try but worse case it will need to be removed. The tow bar should still be able to stowed with the adapter and rack installed but if you have the bikes up there as well that could make things a bit harder. Unfortunately, you can't add any additional adapter or extenders to this setup.
![Conner L](https://images.etrailer.com/static/images/catg/people/1234_tn.jpg)
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox KarGard Protective Shield for Towed Vehicles
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar
- Vehicle Guards
- Rock Guard
- KarGard
- Blue Ox
more information >
Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter, 2" or 4" Drop/Rise
- Hitch Adapters
- Dual Hitch Adapter
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 2 Inch Rise/Drop
- 4 Inch Rise/Drop
- 10000 lbs
- Roadmaster
more information >
Thule Range RV Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches
- RV and Camper Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- RV Hitch Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Mountain Bikes
- Road Bikes
- Womens Bikes
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Motorhome
- Travel Trailer
- Fifth Wheel
- Flat-Towed Vehicle
- Thule
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter for Tow Bars - 2" Hitches - 2-1/4" Rise/Drop
- Hitch Adapters
- Dual Hitch Adapter
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 2 Inch Rise/Drop
- 10000 lbs
- Roadmaster
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Continue Researching
- Search Results: anti rattle hitch
- Q&A: Comparing Thule Camber, Range, Yakima Fulltilt, and Ridgeback Bike Racks
- Q&A: How to Carry Bikes Between Motorhome and Towed Vehicle
- Shop: Thule Range RV Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches
- Shop: Lippert Donut Seal for Waste Master
- Shop: Anti-Rattle Hitch Pin for 2" Trailer Hitches
- Shop: Yakima RidgeBack Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Shop: Camco RV Sewer Hose Seal
- Video: Lippert Waste Master Donut Seal Review
- Video: Camco RV Sewer - Hose Adapters and Fittings - CAM39313 Review
- Video: Choosing the Right RV and Camper Bike Racks
- Q&A: What is Tongue Weight Capacity of Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter # RM-077-2
- Q&A: Can I Use The Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter # RM-077-2 With My Blue Ox Tow Bar
- Video: Lippert Solera Slider Slide-Topper Review
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Search Results: 44649
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Q&A: 10k Dexter Replacement Hub for a 8-415
- Shop: Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Video: Command Electronics Trailer Lights - Tail Lights - 328-003-6017X Review
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Search Results: 68149
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Q&A: Seal With Dimensions to Replace 171255UC
- Shop: etrailer Hitch Pin Alignment Collar for Hitch Accessories - 2" Hitches
- Video: Optronics Trailer Lights - Tail Lights - STL69RRXB Review
- Article: Best Bike Racks for Electric Bikes
- Search Results: dust cap
- Q&A: Trailer Suspension Hanger Kit for Slipper Springs and 38 inch Wheelbase
- Shop: Suspension Enhancement