Recommendation for Carrying Bike Rack While Towing Camper Trailer
Question:
I have a 2inch receiver hitch on a 2012 Mazda CX-9 that I use to pull a small, light camper. I also have a hitch mount bike rack a Saris Freedom 2-bike. I would like to pull the trailer and use the bike rack at the same time. The coupler height on the trailer is 15inch and the hitch height is 13. I use a ball mount with a 2inch rise and the trailer rides great. Im looking at using your D210 ball mount and a C40032 high rise ball to tow and use the rack. Does this sound good or is there a better option you would recommend? Thanks for your help. I appreciate all the good information on your site.
asked by: Randy N
Expert Reply:
What I recommend for people who want to carry a hitch bike rack and tow a trailer the most is the Bunk # CC-275. This attaches to the A-frame rails of your trailer and then allows you to install the bike rack above it. I attached a review video as well.
The part # D210 is also another option to consider, but since the Bunk carries the rack higher there is less of a chance for interference.
Products Referenced in This Question
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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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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