Hitch Adapter Recommendation to Raise Cargo Carrier

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I’m looking to lift my cooler rack up a few inches. This should work right?

asked by: Carlos

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The Malone dual hitch adapter part # MPG544 will move your hitch accessory up 7-1/2 inches above where it currently is. You should note that it cuts the capacity of the hitch it is used in by 50 percent. I am pretty sure you have a Ram 2500 though so that most likely won't be an issue.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The dual hitch extender that I recommend going with is the Malone #MPG544 because it gives you two 2" receivers with one of them sitting about 7-1/2" above the other one. This is compatible with a tow dolly but it has a max weight capacity…

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Answer 2

I do have a solution for you, however we do not have a dual hitch receiver like the Malone #MPG544 that you were looking at that has the kind of capacity you are needing to pull your 4,500 pound trailer. Your best option will be with the Curt…

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Answer 3

Yes the Roadmaster dual hitch adapter part #RM-077-6 that has a 6 inch drop hitch opening as well as a higher one that you could use for your bike rack would work great for you. This adapter was designed for basically your exact situation where the…

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The weight capacity of the Malone Dual Hitch Extender, part #MPG544, is 4000 lbs and 400 lbs for tongue weight. Using this extender reduces the towing weight capacity of the hitch on your vehicle by 50 percent. If the hitch that is installed on your…

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The Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter, 8" Drop/Rise #RM-077-8 has a towing capacity of 10,000 lbs but the tongue weight is limited to 400 lbs. As long as the tongue weight of your loaded tow dolly and whatever accessory you put in the top…

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Answer 6

Since your hitch is rated for 4000lbs and you're using 3900 lbs for hauling your Jeep and hauling 100lbs of bikes, cutting your weight capacity in half when using a dual hitch extender #MPG544 will send you over the capacity. With any extender…

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Answer 7

Using an adapter like the Malone Dual 2-inch Receiver #MPG544 will cut the capacity of the hitch. For your 600 pound-rated hitch, it will be cut to 300 pounds. It will not affect the weight rating of your 2017 Subaru Outback Wagon (it will remain 200…

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Answer 8

The dual hitch adapter we carry with the highest tongue weight capacity is the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter part #RM-077-6 for 6" rise or part #RM-077-8 for 8" rise. They both have a 400 lb tongue weight capacity. Please note that…

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Answer 9

Yes, the Malone 2-Inch Dual Purpose Hitch Receiver Adapter #MPG544 can be used to tow a vehicle using a tow bar in the lower receiver while at the same time using a hitch-mount type bike rack in the upper receiver. You do want to keep in mind that…

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Answer 10

A scooter carrier is a bit heavy but we do have dual hitch adapters like the Roadmaster part #RM-077-6 which have a tongue weight capacity of 400 lbs and is designed for flat towing a vehicle and carrying an accessory above it.

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Answer 11

We have the Yakima StraightShot Hitch Extension, #Y69VR and the RockyMounts Hitch Extender, #RKY10008, among others. The problem however is that most manufacturers state these type products are not to be used with accessories on RV hitches. The…

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For your 2018 Tahoe and boat trailer needing a longer extension between them I recommend the Brophy Ball Mount for 2" Hitch - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 13-1/4" Long - 10,000 lbs #BM20. Having a longer ball mount like this will not…

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