Recommended Dual Hitch Adapter & Ebike Rack For Flat Towing

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Do they make a dual hitch adapter with an offset one being longer than the other? I tow a honda fit behind my motorhome and would like to take our ebikes also just concerned about clearance when doing this also can you suggest an economical bike rack? mine is 62 lbs hers is about 10 lbs lighter

asked by: Greg C

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There are dual hitch adapters you can use when flat towing so you can carry your ebikes, but none have an offset. The correct adapter is going to depend on the rise or drop you need:

- 2-1/4" Drop/Rise: Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter # RM-077-2
- 2" or 6" Drop/Rise: Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter # RM-077-6
- 2" or 8" Drop/Rise: Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter # RM-077-8
- 2" or 10" Drop/Rise: Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter # RM-077-10

As for a bike rack for your ebikes, there is an option that will work, but in all honesty there isn't an "economical" bike rack (though I do suppose that's relative). The most economical option that is rated for use behind a motorhome and has the needed capacity for your bikes is from Swagman:

- Swagman E-Spec Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes # S94FR

The E-Spec # S94FR has a 70 lb per-bike capacity and fits tires up to 3" wide, though it will work with tires up to 5" wide with the Fat Tire Adapter Kit # S64679.

In regards to clearance, the E-Spec will extend out a total of 27 inches from the center of the adapter's hitch pin hole, which should be enough for clearance from your Honda Fit.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

The Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter, 10" Drop/Rise #RM-077-10 has a tongue weight capacity of 400 lbs. This will get you within the safe range for flat towing your 2014 Ford Focus. There is not a 2 receiver option that is 12 inches of…

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Answer 2

I am sorry to hear about the issue's you're having with the Swagman Original Bike Rack #S64152-2. We have not heard anything from Swagman or from customers saying that the rack is not designed to secure 3 adult bikes. I did also reach out to…

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Answer 3

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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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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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

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Hi Robert; hopefully your Roadmaster tow bar is one that attaches to direct-connect base plates as opposed to crossbar base plates; for example the 8,000 lb Roadmaster Sterling would be optimal. Assuming that, here is what you need to flat tow your…

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Answer 9

I recommend the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter, 10" Drop/Rise item #RM-077-10. This adapter was designed for this type of set up. Your Jeep Rubicon and Swagman E bike rack weigh well below the 10,000 lbs maximum capacity of this hitch. I…

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Answer 10

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 11

As long as the flat tow wiring is wired in before the 4-Way #C93ZV and you connect the power for the converter directly to the battery it will work. I have seen several use Magnetic Lights #TL21RK which they will wire in on the main harness to have…

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Answer 12

Hello Steve. I do have a good solution for you, but I cannot recommend using the Malone Adapter #MPG544. Since it is rated for towing only 4,000 lbs, your 8,000 lb towed vehicle would be double the max towing capacity. You are right about there being…

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