Dual Hitch Adapter And Bike Rack For Behind a RV Motorhome When Flat Towing

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We current flat tow a ford ranger on the back if our ClassA motorhome. The blue ox uses the motorhome provided hitch. We have just purchase two E bikes and need a hitch for the blue ox and bikes rack. What do you recommend. The blue ox goes straight into coach

asked by: Steve O

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You are going to want to use the Malone 2" Dual Purpose Hitch Receiver # MPG544, since your Blue Ox Tow Bar # BLU22CR goes straight into the receiver and doesn't have any kind of drop. I also prefer the Malone adapter as it has the anti-rattle built into both receivers.

Since the bike rack is going behind your motorhome and carrying E-Bikes I recommend the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack # HLY64FR as it is rated for use behind motorhomes and the frame mounted connection will allow you to attach to the seat post since most E-Bikes have an alternative style frame for the battery.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Hi B.

2/28/2024

Bud, the hitch recommended says max trailer weight is 4,000 pounds , the truck is 4500 not sure the weight of the blue ox. The two bikes weight 120. So is that one adequate? Thanks again

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Bud M.

2/28/2024

@HiB Due to the weight of your Ford Ranger you would need the Gen-y Shank # 325-GH-505. You will want to place this in the raised position so the tow bar can go into the straight shank and the bike rack can be placed in one of the raised receiver openings. This system is rated much higher at 2,000lbs of tongue weight and up to 16,000lbs of total weight.

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Answer 1

The Curt Dual 2" Receiver Tube Adapter #D-192 has a tongue weight capacity of 350 lbs for both hitch openings and the MaxxTow MT70070 has a max tongue weight of 400 lbs. You should note that the when you use a hitch extender/adapter like this…

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Answer 2

To me it makes the most sense to put a Bike Rack #HLY64FR on the flat towed vehicle rather than above the tow bars. Especially on heavy e-bikes as they are difficult to lift that high onto the rack, but also as it only makes sense to have the rack on…

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Answer 3

Hey Paul, we have a Blue Ox base plate kit that fits your 2024 Nissan Versa with the part #BX1856. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle.…

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Personally I wouldn't go with Timbren's for your needs. They're essentially rubber bump stops that prevent your suspension from flexing when weights placed on the rear of your Canyon. The major issue with them is comfortability when you…

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Answer 5

The Tow Defender #RM-4700 you found is really our best option to protect the front of your 2024 Chevrolet Trax. This screen helps to deflect any road debris back down to the ground to keep it traveling under your Trax. This particular cover is…

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Answer 6

I do have an option for you but you cannot use multiple hitch adapters together like the dual hitch adapter part #D-192 and the hitch extender part #C45791 for example. This would create too weak of a connection point and would limit your towing…

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Answer 7

The weight capacity of the Malone Dual Hitch Extender, part #MPG544, is 4000 lbs and 400 lbs for tongue weight. Using this extender reduces the towing weight capacity of the hitch on your vehicle by 50 percent. If the hitch that is installed on your…

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Answer 8

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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