Can I Pull A Travel Trailer With The Roadmaster High Low Adapter RM-058-4?
Question:
Why cant you pull rv with this setup,I,ve seen them this weekend on several trucks with campers,with golf cart in bed of truck,please tell me why ,thanks. I have 2-1/2" x 2" hitch opening
asked by: Jeff S
Expert Reply:
The Roadmaster High Low Adapter for Tow Bars - 2-1/2" Hitches # RM-058-4 is only made for flat towing because flat towing does not put much stress or tongue weight on the hitch. Whereas with trailer towing, there is always some stress and tongue weight put on the hitch and adapter. While they may work, as you have seen people do this, I still do not recommend using it in that manner.
Instead, I would just use a drop hitch to accomplish this. Since your vehicle has a 2-1/2" receiver opening, you can go with the Flash E Series HD Adjustable 2-Ball Mount - 2-1/2" Hitch - 6" Drop, 6" Rise - 18K # FA42-00-2625.
If you don't need a ball mount and instead want to use a weight distribution setup, then you would just want to select a weight distribution shank that has enough drop for your application. Assuming your weight distribution setup uses the standard shank style (3/4" diameter holes that are spaced out 1-1/4"), then you can use Curt 13-1/2" Rise - 9-1/4" Drop # C17132.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Weight Distribution Shank for 2.5" Hitches - 9-1/4" or 10" Drop - 13" Rise
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
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- 1500 lbs TW
- 15000 lbs GTW
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- Round - 10 Inch Drop
- Trunnion - 9 Inch Drop
- Round - 13 Inch Rise
- Trunnion - 13 Inch Rise
- CURT
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Flash Simple Heavy Duty 2-Ball Mount - 2-1/2" Hitch - 6" Drop, 6" Rise - 18K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Aluminum Shank - Silver
- Drop - 6 Inch
- Rise - 6 Inch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Class V
- Fastway
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Roadmaster High Low Adapter for Tow Bars - 2-1/2" Hitches - 4" Rise/Drop - 10K GTW
- Hitch Adapters
- High-Low Adapter
- Tow Bars
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 4 Inch Rise/Drop
- 10000 lbs
- Roadmaster
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