Dual Hitch Adapter for Lowering Bike Rack on a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse

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I have a 2020 Traverse. I have a Hollywood rack for two ebikes. However I only carry one bike 60 pounds. The bike rides quite high and is difficult to load/unload. I’d like to lower the rack using a up side down Monroe 2 inch dual hitch receiver. Any problem? Thanks.

asked by: Wiley B

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The Malone 2" Dual Purpose Hitch Receiver item # MPG544 can be inverted. This will lower your bike rack 7-1/2" from where it currently sits now. The Malone Hitch Receiver does reduce your 2020 Chevy Traverse's towing and tongue weight capacity by 50%. You will want to ensure that the combined weight of your bike and rack do not exceed this.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Weight distribution is recommended any time the trailer weighs at least half the weight of the tow vehicle. It looks like your 2020 Chevy Equinox has a curb weight of about 3,500 lbs so I definitely recommend it in your case. For a trailer GVWR of…

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Answer 2

Yes, the Malone 2-Inch Dual Purpose Hitch Receiver Adapter #MPG544 can be used to tow a vehicle using a tow bar in the lower receiver while at the same time using a hitch-mount type bike rack in the upper receiver. You do want to keep in mind that…

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Answer 3

The photo of the Malone 2" Dual Purpose Hitch Receiver #MPG544 features a Thule bike rack that has that integrated pin (Auto Pin/AutoAttach system) you are referencing installed in the upper receiver. This bike rack is the Thule T2 Pro XTR 2…

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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 5

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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Answer 6

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 7

In order to both carry bikes and flat-tow a vehicle at the same time, you'd need to use an adapter on the motorhomes hitch, I recommend the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter like part #RM-077-2 as it's designed for this exact purpose. In…

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Answer 8

The CE Smith Multi Sport Plus Boat and Kayak Trailer w/ Bunks #CE48870 that you referenced would be a great choice to carry your Smith Big Shoal as it's capable of carrying a boat that is up to 14 foot long and has an 800 lb capacity. You can…

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Answer 9

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 10

Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars are great options. But if it was my decision to make I would go with the Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 as we have found that the Blue Ox tow bars are a little easier to connect and disconnect from. Also this tow…

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Answer 11

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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