Can Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount be Used to Carry a Bike Rack While Towing a Pop-Up Camper
Question:
I tow a 10foot pop-up with a 2018 Chevy Colorado. The pop-up is around 3,300lbs. Can I safely use the Curt #D210 adapter, and add in my bike rack?
asked by: Todd H
Expert Reply:
Since the Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount # D210 reduces the weight rating of your trailer hitch by 50% when a bike rack is mounted in it you'd have to verify that 50% of your trailer hitch on your 2018 Chevy Colorado is enough to safely handle the loaded tongue weight (TW) of your trailer plus the weight of your bike rack and bike(s).
A properly loaded trailer will have a TW that is 10-15% of the weight of the trailer. If 3,300 lbs is with your pop-up loaded then that means your TW range is 330 lbs - 495 lbs. If you do have enough weight capacity then you could use the Kuat Beta # B202-2 which weighs in at 12.6 lbs and can handle up to tow bikes that weigh 40 lbs each.
If you will be exceeding 50% of the TW for your trailer hitch then we also having alternative bike racks like the Jack-It # LC429756 which fits above your tongue jack or a towing bike rack like the Swagman Original # S64675.
Products Referenced in This Question
Kuat Beta Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Kuat
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Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount with 2" Receiver for Bike Racks and Cargo Carriers - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 0 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Built-In Dual Hitch
- CURT
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