Options to Carry 2-Bikes When Towing a Camper With a Toyota Rav4
Question:
I have a question about the dual 2 hitch. I bought a camper that is 1530 # dry weight and a tong weight of about 138#. I drive a RAV4 Adventure model with tow capacity of 3500# and tongue weight of 325#. I would like to be able to put my bike rack and 2 bikes above camper hitch with this dual hitch. My bike rack is a 2 bike Sherpa 32# and both bikes together wouldnt weigh more than 70# at very most. Based on all this information do you think the dual 2 hitch is a safe option? I was looking at purchasing the Malone 2 dual you have available. Thank you for your guidance.
asked by: Missy S
Expert Reply:
I have a couple different options for you to take a look at. But unfortunately, using a dual hitch receiver like the Malone 2" Dual Purpose Hitch Receiver # MPG544 is not going to work for what you need. This is because using the Malone 2" Dual Purpose Hitch Receiver # MPG544 will reduce your tongue weight capacity by 50% which will not allow you enough capacity to even tow your camper.
If your camper has a 4" - 4-1/2" square continuously welded steel bumper, you can use the Swagman Around the Spare Deluxe 2 Bike Rack for RV Bumpers # S80501.
You could also look into adding a hitch to your camper if it does not already have one. I have included an option below depending on the width of your frame.
If your trailer frame is 18" to 51" Wide
- Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver for RVs # C13702
If your trailer frame is 22" to 72" Wide
- Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver for RVs # 13703
Unfortunately, the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack # SH22P is not rated for use on a camper. You would need to get a bike rack rated for trailer use, like the Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes # KU84FR.
You could also think about putting the bikes inside the camper for travel and pulling them out when you get to your camp site.
Products Referenced in This Question
Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver for RVs, 22" to 72" Wide
- RV and Camper Hitch
- Frame Mount Hitch
- 22 - 72 Inch Wide Frame
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Bolt-On
- Weld-On
- CURT
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Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver for RVs, 18" to 51" Wide
- RV and Camper Hitch
- Frame Mount Hitch
- 18 - 51 Inch Wide Frame
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Bolt-On
- Weld-On
- CURT
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Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Kuat
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Malone 2" Dual Purpose Hitch Receiver
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Extender
- Dual Hitch Adapter
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Hitch Mounted Accessories
- Trailers
- 10-1/2 Inch Extension
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 4000 lbs
- Malone
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Swagman Around the Spare Deluxe 2 Bike Rack for RV Bumpers
- RV and Camper Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- RV Bumper Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Mountain Bikes
- Road Bikes
- Womens Bikes
- Motorhome
- Travel Trailer
- Fifth Wheel
- Swagman
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Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Pearl
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Kuat
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