Recommendation for Carrying Two Bikes and Towing A Shasta Trailer Behind a Ford Explorer Sport Truck

Question:

I have a trailer small shasta and a Ford explorer sport truck. I am looking for a bick rack that can carry 2 two bikes. Something I can attach to the truck or the two hitch? I would like to keep the back open as I have a top and stor some of my items in that area.

asked by: James A

Expert Reply:

I would recommend the Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount with 2 inch Receiver for Bike Racks and Cargo Carriers, item # D210, and the Thule Camber, item # TH9058.

You will need to keep in mind that the tongue weight for the vehicle hitch and ball mount will need to be kept within the limits of the lowest rated part in the system. This means that the tongue weight of the trailer plus the weight of the bike rack and the bikes cannot exceed the lowest rated part of towing system.

expert reply by: Robert G