Can the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Be Used to Tow a Trailer and Carry Bike On a Bike Rack
Question:
I have a 30ft travel trailer and I believe the total weight is 9800 lbs and I was wondering if i can use this hitch to plug into my trucks reciever and tow my trailer and bikes at the same time.
asked by: Dan
Expert Reply:
The Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receivers, like the # RM-077-4 that you referenced, are not designed for use with any type of trailer. They are designed for use with tow bars only.
I recommend installing a hitch on the back of your RV. If your RV has a 4 x 4 inch continuous-welded steel bumper, you could use the RV Bumper 2 inch Trailer Hitch Receiver, item # S64025, along with a bike rack that is designed for use behind an RV. The Swagman Dispatch Bike Rack, item # S44FR, would be a good choice.
If your bumper is not a continuous welded steel bumper, you could consider adding a frame mounted hitch to your RV, like the Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver for RVs, 22 inch to 72 inch Wide, item # 13703. The bike rack mentioned above will work well with this hitch also.
Another option, if you have a ladder on the back of your RV, you could use the Stromberg Carlson RV and Motorhome, item # LA-102, to carry two bikes.
Finally, if you do not have a ladder on the rear of your RV would be to use a bumper mounted bike carrier, if the bumper on your RV is a 4 to 4-1/2 inch continuous welded steel square bumper. I would recommend the Swagman 4 Bike Carrier RV Mounted Bike Rack, item # S80600, to carry up to four bikes behind the trailer.
Products Referenced in This Question
Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver for RVs, 22" to 72" Wide
- RV and Camper Hitch
- Frame Mount Hitch
- 22 - 72 Inch Wide Frame
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Bolt-On
- Weld-On
- CURT
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Stromberg Carlson 2 Bike Carrier for RVs - Ladder Mount - Aluminum
- RV and Camper Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- RV Ladder Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Road Bikes
- Womens Bikes
- Motorhome
- Travel Trailer
- Fifth Wheel
- Stromberg Carlson
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Swagman Dispatch Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Frame Mount
- Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
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RV Bumper 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver - Clamp-On
- RV and Camper Hitch
- Bumper Mount Hitch
- 4 x 4 Inch Bumper
- 4-1/2 x 4-1/2 Inch Bumper
- 4-1/4 x 4-1/4 Inch Bumper
- 200 lbs TW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Bolt-On
- Swagman
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Swagman RV 4-Bike RV Bumper Mount Rack
- RV and Camper Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- RV Bumper Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 4 Bikes
- Mountain Bikes
- Road Bikes
- Womens Bikes
- Motorhome
- Travel Trailer
- Fifth Wheel
- Swagman
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Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter, 2" or 4" Drop/Rise
- Hitch Adapters
- Dual Hitch Adapter
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 2 Inch Rise/Drop
- 4 Inch Rise/Drop
- 10000 lbs
- Roadmaster
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