How to Gain More Height Clearance for Towing a Trailer and Using the Swagman Trailhead
Question:
I purchased the Curt dual hitch receiver D210, it works great with the Swagman Trailhead 4-Bike Rack for 2" Hitches but I need a couple more inches of rise. We use this configuration to tow a boat and the bike rack at the same time and the back rack will contact the trailer tongue on uneven ground. 2 to 3 inch of more rise would fix this. this hitch adapter is I believe about 3.5 inch between top of the lower 2 inch receiver and bottom of the upper 2 inch receiver. Is there a product with 5 to 6 inch between the receivers?
asked by: Colin M
Expert Reply:
The multipurpose ball mounts like your Curt # D210 are pretty unique and while I do have a solution for you, the other options like high-low adapters aren't meant for towing.
The best (and only) solution for you to use a Gen-Y Hitch like part # 325-GH-314, flip it upside down, and use a ball mount with a 2" drop like part # C45250. This gives you the same height for your ball mount but then it has stacked receivers for a max difference of about 7-1/2" to mount your Swagman Trailhead # S63381..
Products Referenced in This Question
Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers - 2" Hitch - 7-1/2" Drop/Rise - 10K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gray
- Drop - 7 Inch
- Rise - 7 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Stacked Receivers
- Gen-Y Hitch
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Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 12-1/4" Long - 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 - 1 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Long Shank
- 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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