Will Dual Hitch Adapter Allow 2003 GreyHawk to Tow Car and Carry Bike Rack
Question:
my receiver hitch on 2003 greyhawk is rated for 3500 pounds I tow a Chevy spark weight about 2400 pounds which adapter to use in order to add a bike rack it says drops towing by 50 please explain?? And just to add I ordered the blue ox plate and tow bar and a wiring kit all worked just fantastic thank you...
asked by: Deb O
Expert Reply:
A hitch adapter will cut the tongue weight capacity of a hitch by 50 percent but not the overall towing capacity. So when you use a dual hitch adapter like the Roadmaster part # RM-077-2 that you referenced you still will have the capacity to flat tow your Chevy Spark. The upper hitch opening of this will easily be able to carry a bike rack as well.
I attached a review video for this for adapter for you to check out as well.
When it comes to a bike rack I prefer to go with platform style racks like the Hollywood Racks Bike Rack # HR200Z as they hold the bikes up a bit higher and out of the way and also the do a better job reducing movement between the bikes.
Products Referenced in This Question
Hollywood Racks Trail Rider Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Hollywood Racks
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Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter for Tow Bars - 2" Hitches - 2-1/4" Rise/Drop
- Hitch Adapters
- Dual Hitch Adapter
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 2 Inch Rise/Drop
- 10000 lbs
- Roadmaster
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