Bike Rack Options While Using A Tow Dolly

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Hi there I have a Kar Kaddy SS Tow Dolly towing a Kia Soul. To keep the tow dolly level, I have a 2inch receiver with a 10inch adjustable hitch. What model of dual hitch would you recommend that would support the hitch and a Pro Series bike carrier? Most posts suggest that certain dual hitch models are not recommended for use with a tow dolly. Thanks for any info you can give me.

asked by: Brian J

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I do have an option that will allow you to use a bike rack on the rear of the vehicle while towing a tow dolly, however, there currently are not any dual hitch adapters that will allow you to use a 10" drop ball mount and remain within your weight capacity. Therefore, the only way to use a hitch bike rack on the rear of an RV while also towing a car with a tow dolly, would involve a bike rack that slides over the ball mount.

The only bike rack that will slide over the ball mount and is compatible for use behind an RV is the Swagman Traveler XCS - Platform-Style 2 Bike Rack for 2" Ball Mount part # S64664. Nonetheless, this is still a great carrier as it is very easy to use and load/unload.

I do however have a a few other possible solutions that will be compatible for both use with a tow dolly and rated for RV applications. For this, you can install a bumper mounted bike rack on the rear bumper of your RV such as the Swagman Platform-Style 2 Bike Rack part # S64663 as long as your RV has a continuously welded, 4 x 4-1/2" bumper. Another option is to stow the bikes on a ladder rack, if your RV has a rear facing ladder, such as the Stromberg Carlson 2 Bike Carrier for RVs part # LA-102.

I have attached a review video on each of these bike racks for you.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Terry

5/29/2020

I have a motor home .. I have a tow dolly.. I have 2 ebikes weighing 65 pounds each.. is there a rack that will accommodate my needs

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Chris R.

6/2/2020

A dual hitch adapter like the Roadmaster # RM-077-4 will work well for this application. We've reached out to Roadmaster in the past to verify it could be used with a tow dolly. The top receiver can then be used for your bike rack. You just need to make sure that the combined tongue weight of the loaded rack and dolly don't exceed 400 pounds.

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Answer 1

There is a solution to fix death wobble on your 2017 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. You will need to purchase and install Mopar flat-tow wiring kit 68321424AB before flat towing your vehicle, as per Jeep tech bulletin (08-010-17). This kit is available…

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Answer 2

I looked up your 2015 Lexus ES350 and it can be towed on a tow dolly like the Roadmaster part #RM-2050-1 that you mentioned. You'll want to have the vehicle in Park and make sure the emergency brake is off too. The Roadmaster tow dolly you…

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I have two possibilities that might work for you. The Roadmaster #RM-077-4 Dual Receiver Extension isn't designed for towing a trailer, but the Curt #D-192 would allow you to tow a trailer using the lower receiver and carry a bike rack in the…

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

At the rear of a trailer or RV the ride quality is very rough when compared to the ride quality at the rear of a passenger vehicle. Reason being the suspension isn't as sophisticated and there is a longer distance between the rear axle and the…

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We have one standard dolly that would be rated for the weight of your boat trailer with the Rackem part #RA20. As long as the tongue weight is under 500 lbs this dolly is rated for the weight of the trailer. Your best solution will be a Trailer Valet…

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

Yes, the Swagman Traveler XCS #S64664 that you referenced will work great mounted on a Roadmaster All Terrain Falcon tow bar part #RM-522. I attached a picture of this bike rack attached to a similar tow bar for you to check out as well.

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Answer 9

In order to carry bikes on the back of your motor home while also towing your 2019 Honda Fit you will first need a dual hitch adapter which I have attached a list of options for your below. Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter (4" Rise/Drop) -…

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Answer 10

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We have actually reached out to Roadmaster and verified that the Dual Hitch Receiver #RM-077-4 can indeed be used with a tow dolly. As long as you stay under it's 400 pound tongue weight capacity this is a perfect solution for you. I have…

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Answer 12

Curt offers dual hitch receiver #D-192 but it does not have a drop. It is rated for 3,500 pounds gross towing weight and 350 pounds tongue weight. But using it will reduce the tongue weight capacity of the hitch by 50 percent. I would normally…

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