Product Needed to Raise Scooter Carrier on Rear of Minivan
Question:
Hi, Re: Roadmaster High-Low Hitch Adapter - 4inch - 10,000 lbs GTW 400 lbs TW Code: RM-048-4 I cant safely use this product to attach a scooter carrier + scooter to my minivan hitch? The setup weighs about 250 lbs fully loaded, and its dragging on dips in the road. thanks,
asked by: Jack B
Expert Reply:
All the Roadmaster High Low adapters we sell are meant to be used on a rolling load (a vehicle being flat towed with all 4 wheels down) only. They're not meant for towing a trailer or carrying hitch mounted accessories, so I couldn't recommend using it for your scooter carrier.
I'd recommend using the Curt # D210 multi-purpose ballmount. This item provides an additional receiver that is raised by about 3-1/2 inches. It would certainly provide additional clearance for you. the receiver portion of the ball mount is rated at 350 lbs, which should work fine for your scooter and its carrier.
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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
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 0 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Built-In Dual Hitch
- CURT
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Roadmaster High-Low Adapter for Tow Bars - 2" Hitches - 4" Rise/Drop - 10K GTW, 400 lbs TW
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Adapters
- High-Low Adapter
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 4 Inch Rise/Drop
- Roadmaster
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