Can Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount D210 Be Used to Tow a Car on a Tow Dolly and Carry Bikes
Question:
I would like to tow my 2008 solara, toyota on my car dolly . Will I be able to use my 2 bike tule bike carrier 2inch slide in bar. My forest river motor home is 30 feet long. The toyota , solara is 3,500 lbs, the bikes about 50 lbs, tule rack about 60 lbs.
asked by: Tom K
Expert Reply:
The Curt multipurpose ball mount # D210 will work for towing the 2008 Toyota Solara on a tow dolly while using the top receiver portion to carry the bikes on a bike rack. The total tongue weight capacity of this ball mount is 750 pounds. The tongue weight of the tow dolly and the bikes/bike rack will not exceed 750 pounds so it will work.
But I have to tell you that only certain bike racks are rated for use at the back of an RV. None of the Thule racks are rated for this. I have included a link to the bike racks that are rated for use at the back of an RV. I recommend the Swagman XC # S64650, because it is cost efficient and holds the bikes at the wheels and frame making it compatible with many different bike styles. I have linked a video of it for you.
Products Referenced in This Question
Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
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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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