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  • Carrying 4 Bikes and a Hitch Mounted Cargo Carrier on an RV Trailer Hitch Receiver
  • Using the Malone Dual Hitch Receiver # MPG544 will be difficult with a bike rack and cargo carrier. The bike rack will not give you much room for cargo on the carrier. Even if the bike rack's shank has a rise it'll only be 3 or 4 inches. You may be able to add a front mount hitch on your RV and then carry either the cargo carrier or bike rack on the front. Since an RV has a longer wheelbase than a typical vehicle not all accessories are designed to withstand the additional bouncing around...
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  • Is There An RV Bumper Cargo Carrier Offered Without The Support Brackets?
  • All of our cargo carriers like the 24x60 etrailer Cargo Carrier for RV Bumper # e99049 you checked out all come with the support brackets. Currently, we do not offer the cargo carrier without the support bracets.
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  • What Dual Hitch Adapter Can I Add To My Pace Arrow RV To Tow Vehicle And Haul Cargo Carrier
  • Without knowing what your tongue weight is for your Pace Arrow RV I would not be able to tell you what exactly you can and can't tow. The Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter # RM-077-4 has a tongue weight up to 400 pounds, using this adapter will also reduce your tongue weight capacity by 50%. For example if your tongue weight is 500 pounds it will automatically turn into 250 pounds. If your tongue weight is still high enough after the tongue weight cut you will be able to use the cargo...
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  • Recommended RV Rated Hitch Mount Bike and Cargo Carrier Combo for 2017 Forest River Forester
  • You're looking for the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE2 Bike Rack w/ Cargo Carrier for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches # HR1450Z-85, which is one of our most popular bike racks rated to be carried on an RV that has an add-on cargo carrier that can be removed when not in use. The Sport Rider SE2 is easy to load and can carry bikes up to 50-lbs each, paired with 100-lbs of cargo. This rack will fit on the 2" hitch on your 2017 Forest River Forester. I've linked a short video review of this rack for...
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  • Hitch and Cargo Carrier for 5th Wheel Hitch to Carry Generator
  • In order to carry your generator on the back of your 5th wheel, you will need a hitch so you can attach a cargo carrier. Assuming the ramp on your Palomino will allow the hitch, you can easily add one, the Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver for RVs # 13703. You simply need to measure the frame to make sure it is between 22 and 77 inches wide outside-to-outside in order to install this hitch, which can then be bolted or welded on. The hitch has a 350 lb tongue weight capacity, which...
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  • Recommended Bumper Mounted RV Cargo Carrier
  • I may have a solution for you, but I'm not aware of any bumper mounted carrier for RVs that also has swiveling wheels. However, you may want to look at the 24x84 etrailer Cargo Carrier for RV Bumper - Steel - Folding - 500 lbs # e96ZR which can clamp on to 4" x 4" and 4-1/2" x 4" RV bumpers and carry up to 500-lbs of weight. I've linked a short review video of this for you to check out, but if you're looking for something different just let me know and I'm happy to help you locate the...
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  • Recommended Diesel Generator Carrier for the Front of an RV
  • We do carry plenty of options to carry a diesel generator on the front of your RV, however I am going to need to know some specifics about the generator you have and how you're planning on carrying it. If you're looking for something compatible with a trailer hitch then you'd need something like the 20x48 Reese Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches # 6502, or if you're wanting to bolt it to your bumper then you'd want something like the 24x40 etrailer Cargo Carrier for RV Bumper # e99050. Let...
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  • Recommended Hitch Mounted Cargo Carrier for a Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van
  • The swing away feature for the Yakima EXO Swing Away Enclosed Cargo Carrier # Y62VR is not offered in a fixed configuration, but if you didn't need the feature you don't have to use it. Apart from just not using that feature, you could use a different cargo box like the GearSpace 34 Enclosed Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitch # HGK819. This cargo carrier is quite large, offering 34 cubic feet of storage space, but it will also fit into a 2" receiver like the EXO system you were looking at. This...
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  • Best Ways to Use Covered Cargo Carrier and Bike Rack at Back of RV
  • I have some options for you to check out but you don't want to use 2 hitch adapters because it not only causes more movement for your accessories but it also causes more torque to be placed on your hitch receiver so the weight of everything is increased exponentially and can cause something to fail. If you already have both the Yakima bike rack and cargo box then the best solution I have for you is the Replacement Shank for Gen-Y Adjustable Ball Mount # 325-GH-305 which can be flipped...
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  • How to Carry a Scooter on a Cargo Carrier on the Back of an RV While Towing a Boat Trailer
  • Before you purchase anything you should verify with the hitch and RV manufacturer that they are both rated high enough for the weight of the carrier, scooter, and boat. One option is a motorcycle carrier. The Ultra-Fab Carrier # UF48-979033 is also rated for RV use. It's 80 inches long with a 39 inch ramp. With this carrier there is a chance of contact between the carrier and the boat when making turns. The carrier will stick out from the back of the vehicle and could interfere. I...
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  • Recommended Dual Hitch Adapter and Cargo Carrier for Flat Towing/Carrying Bike Rack and Cargo Carrie
  • You can use a Dual Hitch Adapter like # RM-077-2 so you can simultaneously carry a cargo carrier/bike rack and flat tow. There are a couple things to keep in mind, though... Using an adapter will reduce the tongue weight capacity of the hitch by half. Therefore, if the hitch has a tongue weight capacity of 350 lbs, using the adapter will reduce that capacity to 175 lbs. That's not a big deal for the flat towed vehicle, because flat towed vehicles are a rolling load that don't exert any...
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  • Recommended Hitch For 2021 Heartland North Trail Travel Trailer to Carry Cargo Carrier
  • I have a solution for you, but you will need to measure the distance between the side frame stanchions on your trailer. Assuming that your trailer frame is between 22" and 72" wide, the Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver for RVs, 22" to 72" Wide # 13703 is likely going to be the best fit since it fits on box frame, I-beam and C channel frames. This hitch can be welded on or bolted directly to the frame and it has a 350-lbs tongue weight capacity, so it's going to be perfect for a cargo...
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  • Which Front Hitch and Suspension Enhancement for 2012 Coachman Freelander RV with E-350 Chassis
  • It looks like the 2012 Coachman Freelander RV was built on an E350 chassis, so you'll want to use the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" # 65053, which is designed to fit on the front of the E-350 RV chassis. This is a custom fit hitch designed specifically for this vehicle that has a 500-lbs vertical load limit, so you'll want to be sure that your scooter and carrier stay under that weight combined. If you need a carrier for the scooter as well, the 32x48 Reese...
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  • Recommended Hitch for 2018 Keystone Cougar 359MBI with Factory Rear Cargo Carrier
  • I have a solution for you, but I'm not aware of any way to convert a Keystone factory cargo carrier into a hitch receiver. However, you can use a universal hitch like the Curt Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver for RVs, 22" to 72" Wide # 13703 on your 2018 Keystone Cougar 359MBI to add a 2" receiver with a 350-lbs tongue weight capacity, so it's perfect for a Swagman Escapee. The Curt # 13703 can be bolted or welded onto box frame, C-channel frame, or I-beam frame trailers where the...
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  • Can I Use the Roadmaster Tire Carrier with a Stowaway Cargo Box Attached to RV
  • We may have an alternate solution for you on this, but the long story short here is that we don't have anything that will make this work in the manner you're looking for. You're correct that the Roadmaster # RM-195125 would lower the tongue weight capacity of your hitch by 33%, and not down to 33% so you'd still be able to carry roughly 337-lbs total, so the answer to your first question is yes- this is correct. In looking at the calculations, the weight of the tire would also need to...
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  • Using a Hitch Extender for a Cargo Carrier on a 2015 Roadtrek
  • Technically speaking, a hitch extender like the Curt part # C45791 will fit. However, using an extender lowers your hitche's tongue weight by 50 percent so you will be limited on how much weight you carry. In addition to this, accessories on the back of an RV experience a lot more movement and therefore stress than normal. So not only will your weight capacity be lowered but you're also are going to experience a lot of movement on the hitch. So I don't recommend using an extender for...
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  • RV Hitch Needed to Carry Hitch Bike Rack or Cargo Carrier on a Wilderness Trailer
  • You will need to determine the width and construction of your Wilderness trailer frame to be able to select the correct RV frame mount hitch, see link. One of the most versatile RV frame mount hitches we stock is the Curt Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch, item # 13703. This hitch will fit frames from 22 inches wide up to 72 inches wide and can be used on a Box, C-Channel, or I-Beam frames. This hitch can also be bolted on if you like, see instructions link.All non-trailer loads applied to...
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  • Trailer Hitch Options for a Casita Travel Trailer
  • I did some research on the Casita travel trailers and after speaking with Casita, I found that the bumper on the Casita travel trailers were not designed to support any additional weight due to its construction. They also said they do not recommend mounting a hitch or any other type of accessory such as a bike rack or cargo carrier on the bumper. One option that may work for you is a frame mount trailer hitch such as the Curt Adjustable Width Hitch, # 13703. This is a universal RV style...
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  • License Plate Bracket Needed for 23x47 Carpod Walled Cargo Carrier
  • We do have license plate brackets like part # LP10SB that you could use to move your license plate so it sits behind the 23x47 Carpod Walled Cargo Carrier # M2205-2201. If you plan on driving at night time you should make sure to have a bracket with a light like part # PM436B. If you go this route then you will also need a wiring harness like part # HM38134 (you will connect the wire from the light to the brown wire and then cap off the additional wires for this application). Butt connectors...
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  • Spare Tire Carrier for 2006 Honda Odyssey Van
  • Your 2006 Honda Odyssey van doesn't have Ram wheels so you won't need to worry about the offset your Honda's wheels have effecting your decision. The Roadmaster Spare Tire Carrier item # RM-195125 would be a great option for you to use with a cargo carrier. It folds down and will be compatible with your wheels. Depending on your van's towing capacity you will be able to use hitch mounted accessories but you will not be able to tow a light trailer. I have attached a diagram of this spare...
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