Can I Use A Hitch Adapter To Convert A 1-1/4 Receiver To 2 For The RockyMounts MonoRail?

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Just checking on compatibility: We have 2016 Navion RV 2inch receiver and 2015 Subaru Forester 1¼ receiver Want to purchase RockyMounts MonoRail 2 Bike Platform Rack - 2inch Hitches - Tilting - Wheel Mount - RKY10004 and Hitch Adapter 1-1/4inch to 2inch Trailer Hitch Receiver Class II Only - 80303 Will this Hitch Adapter allow this RockyMounts Rack to be used on 2015 Subaru Forester? thank you

asked by: Martha

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The RockyMounts MonoRail 2 Bike Platform Rack - 2" Hitches # RKY10004 could technically fit your 2015 Subaru Forester's 1-1/4" receiver when used with the Hitch Adapter # 80303, but using this adapter will reduce your trailer hitch receiver's capacity by 50%. This will likely not allow enough weight capacity for the RockMounts carrier (38lbs) and your two bikes, but it will work if your combined weight will be under 50% weight capacity of your receiver.

If your combined weight is going to be over 50% of the receiver's capacity then I would look into the Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack for 2 Bikes # HLY94FR. This fits 1-1/4" and 2" receivers and is also compatible with motorhomes. This carrier attaches to the bike's frame so that it fits many different types of bikes, including those with fenders or baskets. The weight capacity is 35lbs per bike and it fits tires up to 3" wide. I attached a demonstration video.

expert reply by: Andrew N

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Answer 1

The big differences between the two versions of the RockyMounts Monorail bike racks you mentioned is that the part #RKY10003 only fits the 1-1/4 inch hitch size and can only be used as a 2 bike rack whereas the part #RKY10007-05 that you also…

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Answer 2

You need to get a 2 inch hitch receiver #306-X7192 for your 2017 Toyota Prius V if you want to have enough capacity to carry your bikes if you don't go with the Thule EasyFold XT #TH903202. I've used this rack and the ramp really does help…

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Answer 3

I took a look at both your Aventon step-thru e-bikes and the RockyMounts MonoRail Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches #RKY10004 appears like it'll work just fine for you. This bike rack can accommodate two 60-lbs fat tire (5" wide)…

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Answer 4

Although we do have bike rack options that will work for you, the RockyMounts Monorail #RKY10004 isn't compatible with bikes that have fenders. In order to hold the bikes securely, the retaining hooks need to directly contact the tire right in…

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Answer 5

The RockyMounts MonoRail bike rack you'd looked at, part #RKY10004 is a great bike rack, but it wouldn't work well with bikes that have fenders like your Aventon Aventure Fat tire ebikes. The front fender would prevent the bike retaining hook…

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Answer 6

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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Answer 7

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 9

To add a class III hitch to your 2024 Honda CR-V hybrid, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C13397. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your CR-V with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. I really like this…

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Answer 10

To me it makes the most sense to put a Bike Rack #HLY64FR on the flat towed vehicle rather than above the tow bars. Especially on heavy e-bikes as they are difficult to lift that high onto the rack, but also as it only makes sense to have the rack on…

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Answer 11

The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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Answer 12

The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 #SH22G and the NV 2.0 #NV22G that you referenced are both excellent platform-style racks that will hold your bikes by the front wheels with no frame contact. These are top-of-the-line carriers and you really would not go wrong…

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