Adding a Hitch Adapter to my Front Mount Hitch for my Motorcycle Carrier

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I just purchased from eTrailer the 306-X7904 front hitch for my Ford Diesel F250. Installation went fine. I also purchased the e98873 motorcycle carrier. The issue I have is that the X7904 is way to high when using the motorcycle carrier. My question is can I use a -down hitch adapter like the Blue Ox BX88132 to lower the motorcycle carrier by 10 inches? The motorcycle is a Honda Grom MSX-125 that weighs only 229 loaded with Fuel.

asked by: John L

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It is possible to do this as long as you stay within the weight limits but using the Blue Ox part # BX88132 is not allowed it is specifically designed for flat towing and has no tongue weight rating. Instead the Roadmaster High-Low Adapter - 2" Hitches - 10-1/4" Rise/Drop part # RM-048-10 is designed for uses similar to this and will offer a tongue weight rating of 400 lbs. So as long as your carrier and bike weigh less than that you are in good shape.

Also please note that when using with a hitch-mounted accessory, such as a bike rack or cargo carrier, the tongue weight of your hitch will be reduced by 50 percent. This would bring your hitches rating down to 500 lbs. So with this adapter and hitch combination your max load will be 400 lbs. in any way you decide you use it.

I highly recommend you pick up two of the Roadmaster Quiet Hitch for 2" Trailer Hitches part # RM-061 one at the connection of the adapter to the hitch and one at the connection of the carrier to the adapter. These will take a lot of the movement out of this setup and it won't be waving around side to side or bouncing up and down nearly as badly as without.

expert reply by: Randy B

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Answer 1

Blue Ox states that their high/low adapters such as the #BX88132 you'd looked at should only be used for flat towing a vehicle, and not for a situation where tongue weight would be applied such as towing a trailer or using a hitch mounted…

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Answer 2

Yes, the Patriot Hitches Adjustable Drop Hitch Receiver Adapter #PH67SR will work with your motorcycle carrier. This assembly is rated for up to 700lbs of tongue weight which is below the 600lbs you mentioned having with your current carrier. Since…

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Answer 3

For snow plow use the best front hitch for your 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 is the Curt hitch part #C31069 that you referenced. Our hitch mounted plow manufacturers only test their plows with the Curt front hitches so we know they will withstand plow…

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Answer 4

I attached a picture of how the Curt front hitch part #C31069 will look when installed on a truck like your 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500. The hitch pin hole is right behind the air damn. It is a little hard to see in the picture so I put an arrow on it…

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Answer 5

Yes, the EcoHitch Hidden Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7904 is capable of carrying your 500 lb. motorcycle. It also has a bolt-on, no-drill installation, so you should be able to install this without taking it to an auto dealer. I have…

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Answer 6

I recommend adding the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs #SSF-111-40 to the front of your 2022 Ford F-250. Since you have the additional weight from the EcoHitch Hidden Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7904 and your Cargo Carrier #e98874…

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Answer 7

It all depends if the plow on your 2019 Ford F250 uses the mounting locations that the EcoHitch does. The EcoHitch #306-X7904 will bolt under the frame rails but will sit inside your frame. As long as they don't interfere you will be good to go.…

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Answer 8

The EcoHitch Hidden Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part #306-X7904 is an excellent option for a 2017 Ford F-350, the only one in fact that installs in between the bumper. In regards to installation, it's actually pretty straightforward. It…

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Answer 9

It sure will! The Eco-Hitch #306-X7904 you were looking at is confirmed to fit all models of the 2020 Ford F-350 Super Duty, which includes your diesel model. I included a video of the #306-X7904 being installed on a similar 2021 Ford F-350 for you…

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Answer 10

We can help you equip your soon-to-be Ford Fiesta for flat towing behind your Class C motorhome. According to the online edition of the owner's manual (page 152) the car can safely be flat towed. Please refer to the linked articles on flat towing…

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Answer 11

I have a solution for you, but you're correct that the Blue Ox #BX88132 is not designed for hitch mounted accessories like your cargo carrier. The only available solution that will allow you to carry up to 500-lbs is the Curt Multipurpose Ball…

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Answer 12

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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