Will Yakima Bike Rack Work With Malone Dual Hitch Adapter

Question:

I have a 2018 R-pod 176 that Im towing with a 2012 5.7L Tundra. I currently have a Yakima 2 bike carrier that fits directly into the 2 inch receiver on my truck. My kids are biking now, and there bikes fit into the back of the truck but my wife and I need to bring ours as well. Can the yakima bike carrier work with this tongue mount? The total weight would be under 100 w/ bike rack and bikes.

asked by: Michael F

Expert Reply:

Hey Michael,

Yep, your Yakima bike rack will work with the Malone 2" Dual Purpose Hitch Receiver # MPG544.

The only thing you'll want to keep in mind is adapters like this reduce the capacity of your trailer hitch by 50 percent, including the tongue weight. Just as a quick example, if your Tundra's hitch is rated for 10,000 lbs towing and 1,000 lbs tongue weight, any adapter - including the # MPG544 - will reduce it to 5,000 lbs towing and 500 lbs tongue weight.

expert reply by: Kyle S