Recommendation For Dual Hitch To Tow Travel Trailer and Carry Bike Rack  

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Based on your information, a dual hitch extender like the Curt Adapter, Item # D-192, will not work for you or with a weight distribution system.

About the only way you can have both a bike rack and a weight distribution system is to look at something like the Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount with Stacked Receivers, Item # 325-GH-315. With this ball mount, you will be able to tow your trailer with weight distribution and carry a 2 inch hitch mounted bike rack. For example, the Kuat Beta Bike Rack, Item # B202-2, can be mounted in the top receiver on the Gen-Y hitch with everything else being mounted in a lower receiver. The Beta has a maximum weight capacity of 80-lbs and the rack itself weighs 12.6-lbs. The Beta carries up to 2 bikes. I have attached a link to our Kuat available inventory.

If you plan on carrying any alternative framed bikes (women's, children's, etc.) without horizontal top tubes, I recommend purchasing a Kuat Bike Frame Adapter Bar, Item # UB01, to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes so that you have an attachment point.

You will need to be extra cautious and keep a close eye on your total loaded and ready to go weight including the bike rack as well as your total tongue weight. Your tongue weight is 10%-15% of your loaded and ready to go weight that also includes any cargo behind your rear axle of your 2007 Toyota Tacoma. I recommend using something like the etrailer Trailer Tongue Weight Scale, Item # e99044, to keep tabs on it.

I encourage you to check your 2007 Toyota Tacoma owner's manual for weight capacities, towing instructions, and recommendations.

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expert reply by: Brint H

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