Can the Malone MPG 544 Dual Purpose Hitch Receiver Work w/ a Bike Rack While Flat Towing?
Question:
I have a 2020 Entegra Glass C, can I flat tow a chevy Spark with a Blue OX Alpha 2 Towbar, using a dual hitch extender Malone MPG 544 and a Hollywood # HLY 84FR Rack
asked by: Manfred M
Expert Reply:
Yes, you can but you will want to verify your motorhome's hitch capacity as the Malone 2" Dual Purpose Hitch Receiver item # MPG544 will reduce it by 50%. A better option, which won't reduce your hitch's capacity, is to use the Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers item # 325-GH-313.
The Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack item # HLY84FR is rated to be used in this kind of configuration.
The Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar item # BX7380 is also compatible with this type of set up and has more than enough capacity to flat tow a Chevy Spark.
If you would like to email me back with your Chevy Spark's year I can recommend a flat towing set up.
Products Referenced in This Question
Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers - 2" Hitch - 5" Drop/Rise - 10K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gray
- Drop - 5 Inch
- Rise - 5 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Stacked Receivers
- Gen-Y Hitch
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Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,500 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6500 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Blue Ox
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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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Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Heavy Bikes
- Electric Bikes
- Hollywood Racks
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