How to Carry Cargo Carrier While Towing a Trailer
Question:
Can you put a ball on the rear of a receiver hitch cargo carrier to pull a light trailer?
asked by: Larry J
Expert Reply:
We do have an easy solution for you to use a cargo carrier and tow at the same time, though you would not be able to put a hitch ball on a cargo carrier because they do not have the strength to tow a trailer.
To carry your extra gear while you go camping what you can use is the Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount with 2" Receiver for Bike Racks and Cargo Carriers # D210 which allows you to use a hitch ball to tow and has a receiver on top for a cargo carrier such as the Curt # C18113.
For a hitch ball, depending on your coupler size you can use the 1-7/8" Hitch Ball # C40002 or 2" Hitch Ball # 63845. The MaxxTow carrier and Curt ball mount also both come with a pin and clip so you won't have to get those separately.
I have added links to video reviews for you to check out on the ball mount and cargo carrier as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Tow Ready
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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- CURT
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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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22-1/2x49 Curt Cargo Carrier - 2" Hitches - Aluminum - 500 lbs
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Flat Carrier
- Fixed Carrier
- 22-1/2 Inch Wide
- Heavy Duty
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 49 Inch Long
- Aluminum
- CURT
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