How To Flat-Tow a Vehicle with Bike Rack On Back of RV
Question:
Hi, I would like to purchase something from your website and I am having difficulties finding the right thing. I have an RV Winnebago Sightseer 2004 and I would like to tow a Prius behind it and also to have bike racks available. What I see in the comments is that a hitch extender with and bike rack support s the towing capacity in half. Is there a product that does not do that so I dont affect the overall capacity of towing? If so I would be happy to buy it. My RV can tow 5000 lbs Thank you for your help,
asked by: Marian L
Expert Reply:
Yes, what we recommend for flat-towing with a bike rack on the rear is a dual hitch adapter made by a flat-tow manufacturer, Roadmaster, the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter for Tow Bars part # RM-077-2. This will provide you with the offset you need to clear both the tow bar and bike rack all while not reducing towing capacity. I also recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock part # e98880 for security, one for the tow bar and one for the adapter.
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitches - Flush - 2-5/8" Span - Chrome
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Standard Pin Lock
- Keyed Alike
- Chrome
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Flush Pin
- 2-5/8 Inch Span
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Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter for Tow Bars - 2" Hitches - 2-1/4" Rise/Drop
- Hitch Adapters
- Dual Hitch Adapter
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 2 Inch Rise/Drop
- 10000 lbs
- Roadmaster
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