How To Mount A Bike Rack On A Vehicle That Is Pulling A Trailer
Question:
Which of your trailers allow me to attach my bike rack to the back? Thanks!
asked by: Maxwell
Expert Reply:
I have a solution for you, however, we do not carry any trailers that have a receiver at the back. Even if we did, this would not be safe due to the excess weight that the bike rack would add to the back of trailer; this could cause unstable conditions and very bad swaying.
Your best bet is to use MaxxTow Ball Mount w/ 2" Accessory Receiver # MT70066. This handy adapter slides into your 2" hitch receiver on your vehicle and will give you a ball mount AND 2" receiver. This means you can install your bike rack in the top receiver opening, then hook up your trailer to a ball on the ball mount. When using only the top receiver, your hitch's tongue weight capacity will be reduced by 50%. When using the top receiver and the bottom ball mount, your hitch's capacity is not affected. This has a weight capacity of 5,000 lbs with a max tongue weight of 500 lbs. I have attached a demonstration video for this product.
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MaxxTow Ball Mount w/ 2" Accessory Receiver - 2" Hitches - 2-1/4" Drop - 5,000 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
- 5000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Built-In Dual Hitch
- Long Shank
- MaxxTow
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