Can Dual Hitch Adapter Be Used To Tow Travel Trailer and Carry Bikes
Question:
I have 2 50 lb bikes. I pull a 19 Ft travel trailer for camping. Is there a hitch that can attach to my receiver on my SUV, that will allow my travel trailer to be towed and have a bike rack that also mounts to the hitch? A dual receiver?
asked by: Michael M
Expert Reply:
The best option to carry bikes while towing is at the back of the trailer using either a frame mount trailer hitch like the Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 13703 or a bumper mount trailer hitch, the Curt RV Bumper 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver part # E-100. For a bike rack, the Swagman E-Spec 2-Electric Bike Platform Rack part # S94FR is a great option.
There are a number of problems with using a dual hitch adapter such as incorrect rise/drop, reduced weight capacity (50%), turning clearance, bike rack clearance, etc. to name a few so this is not a route I recommend taking. In certain cases where only short trips will be made with a much lighter trailer, you can use one but your setup is a definite no go.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt RV Bumper 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver
- RV and Camper Hitch
- Bumper Mount Hitch
- 4 x 4 Inch Bumper
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Bolt-On
- CURT
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Swagman E-Spec Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Electric Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Swagman
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Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver for RVs, 22" to 72" Wide
- RV and Camper Hitch
- Frame Mount Hitch
- 22 - 72 Inch Wide Frame
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Bolt-On
- Weld-On
- CURT
more information >
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