Solution for Carrying Bike Rack While Towing Vehicle that Doesnt Require Hitch Adapters
Question:
Would there be any reason to not use an extended ball mount such as the D-26 with a dual hitch extender? Issue: 2007 Rav4 w/ spare tire on back pulling a pop-up camper with jack stand in tongue A frame e of trailer. I want the dual hitch extender so I can add a bike rack between the vehicle and trailer Ideally, I would like a 1inch or 2inch rise to level the trailer more To do this, I dont think I bike rack will fit above the hitch mount in the accessory receiver. I could the hitch, but then it would tilt down more than it already did with the 1inch rise. Could I put an extended hitch ball mount in the bottom of the dual extender to get the trailer coupler further back so maybe a bike rack fits in the top receiver, even with a rise instead of on the ball? Convoluted, I get it - running out of options. Dont want to put bikes on roof rack as that is taken by a roof box or canoe already.
asked by: Andrew L
Expert Reply:
I believe I have a better solution for you than using a long ball mount with a dual hitch opening adapter. Check out the part # CC-275. This will mount on the frame rails of the trailer and will give you a way to carry a bike rack without the use of crazy adapters or roof rack. I attached a review video for more info as well.
The most popular bike rack we carry is the Thule Camber 2 part # TH9058. We asked our demo and install guys to name their favorite, most easy-to-use bike racks and this one showed up in nearly everyone's top three. Check out the review video I attached for more info.
If you plan on carrying any women's or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Kuat Bike Frame Adapter Bar # UB01 to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes to provide an attachment point. I attached a review video for this product also. This will allow the bikes to be carried more level and will provide more ground clearance.
Products Referenced in This Question
Stromberg Carlson Bike Bunk Trailer-Mounted Bike Rack Carrier for A-Frame Trailers - 2"-100 lbs
- RV and Camper Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Platform Rack
- Tongue Mount Hitch Rack
- 2 Bikes
- Fat Bikes
- Mountain Bikes
- Travel Trailer
- Stromberg Carlson
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Thule Camber Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Thule
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Kuat Ubar Bike Frame Adapter Bar for Women's and Alternative Frame Bikes
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Adapter Bar
- Frame
- Kuat
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Ball Mount 3/4" Rise or 2" Drop - 12-5/8" Long
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Long Shank
- CURT
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