Recommendation for Carrying Scooter Either Behind RV or Jeep Wrangler Flat Towed by it

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We have a 2006 Tiffin Allegro F53 V10 5K tow rating and 500lb tongue limit We flat-tow our 2006 Wrangler 2.4L using a roadmaster setup with brakes, etc. In addition to this Id like to be able to carry our Yamaha 125cc scooter ~240lbs. We already have a reciever-mount motorcycle carrier that has worked fine for the scooter. Im trying to decide between adding your class 3 receiver to the Wrangler to carry the scooter or using one of your dual-receiver extensions oh the MH, which would be slightly more convenient at destinations. Can you give me your thoughts on either solution? Thanks,

asked by: David

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Assuming the carrier has the clearance needed to fit past the spare mounted at the back of your 2006 Jeep Wrangler the best option would be mount it on the Wrangler with a hitch like the # 75193 when we installed this rack on a 2006 Jeep Wrangler we found that it had a distance of 6-1/4 inches from the hitch pin hole to the furthest point out on the spare.

Most scooter carriers are not rated for the rougher ride quality that is present at the rear of RVs is why the first option you listed is not ideal.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Having your towbar within 3 inches high or low of level is perfectly acceptable, according to Blue Ox and Roadmaster. If the #RM-077-4 would allow the towbar to be within that amount plus or minus of level, the dual hitch adapter would work just…

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Answer 2

To see the torque specs for the Draw Tite Hitch part #75193 check out the link to the installation instructions I attached to the right. Since the specs are subject to change we do not post them on our site. We link the installation instructions…

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Answer 3

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 4

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 5

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 6

When it comes to choosing between the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR and the Brake Buddy Select 3 #HM39524, these systems are extremely similar in their setup and functionality. Both of these systems provide proportional braking in a compact and easy to…

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Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 8

Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars are great options. But if it was my decision to make I would go with the Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 as we have found that the Blue Ox tow bars are a little easier to connect and disconnect from. Also this tow…

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Answer 9

To me it makes the most sense to put a Bike Rack #HLY64FR on the flat towed vehicle rather than above the tow bars. Especially on heavy e-bikes as they are difficult to lift that high onto the rack, but also as it only makes sense to have the rack on…

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Answer 10

Hi Robert; hopefully your Roadmaster tow bar is one that attaches to direct-connect base plates as opposed to crossbar base plates; for example the 8,000 lb Roadmaster Sterling would be optimal. Assuming that, here is what you need to flat tow your…

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