Using Roadmaster # RM-077-2 Dual Hitch Adapter for Towing 5000 lb Travel Trailer
Question:
Hello I am pulling 25 foot Chateau Travel Trailer at around 5000 pounds. I need to the hitch about two inches. The units I need are 2 inch recievers. I am looking at the RoadMaster Dual hitch reciever adapter, is this built to handle that load? Thank you
asked by: Jeff M
Expert Reply:
The Roadmaster # RM-077-2 Dual Hitch Adapter isn't meant for towing a trailer, only for a rolling load like a vehicle being flat towed.
We do have other dual-hitch adapters, but using them will lower the tongue weight capacity of your hitch by 50 percent. If your existing hitch has a 600 lb tongue weight capacity, using an adapter of any kind would lower that to 300 lbs, which wouldn't be enough for your travel trailer.
There are some possible solutions, however. Curt makes a Multipurpose Ball Mount, part # D210 that would work well if a 2-1/4 inch drop would work for you. The unit has a 750 lb tongue weight capacity, and the upper receiver has a 350 lb tongue weight capacity. Depending on the year, make and model of your vehicle, there might be a dual-receiver hitch like the Torklift # TLD1108 available.
If you would care to reply with the year, make and model of your vehicle and let me know what you're wanting to use the upper receiver for, I'd be happy to make some specific recommendations.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount with 2" Receiver for Bike Racks and Cargo Carriers - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 0 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Built-In Dual Hitch
- CURT
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TorkLift SuperHitch Original Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class V
- 1700 lbs TW
- 17000 lbs GTW
- 20000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 2000 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- TorkLift
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Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter for Tow Bars - 2" Hitches - 2-1/4" Rise/Drop
- Hitch Adapters
- Dual Hitch Adapter
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 2 Inch Rise/Drop
- 10000 lbs
- Roadmaster
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