Dual hitch receiver with a weight distribution hitch?

[cmpero]

Hello everyone. We have a 2013 X213. We are trying to come up with a good way to use our Swagman hitch-mounted bike rack while hauling our TT. I have read that a bumper mounted hitch or rack is not recommended for Jayco ultralights, so I am seeking an alternative. I'm wondering if anyone has any experience using something similar to this (see link or attachment) with a WD hitch AND a bike rack?:

Amazon.com: Dual 2" Hitch Bicycle Receiver Adapter Extender Extension 4000lb: Automotive

Thanks in advance!

Texas1386

[oldmanAZ]

Welcome to the forum.

What a great question to begin with! Hopefully, there are some folks that can help.

[rodandmir]

You cant use that with a WD hitch. WD has to connect directly to your vehicle receiver.
There are a few threads I have seen of bike racks attached directly to the front A frame of the trailer with the bikes sitting above the propane tanks.

[Skaling]

My concern would be the max tongue weight on that extension... It's 12" long, so I am sure you will loose tongue weight availability compared to not having the extension. Couldn't find anything on their page about max tongue weight.

[cmpero]

Excellent points. Thank you! I'll keep trying. I'll look into the rack over the propane tanks.

[rodandmir]

From etrailer site, regarding an identical dual hitch

It will reduce your hitch overall capacity by 50%

Curt Dual 2" Receiver Tube Adapter, 8" Extension Curt Accessories and Parts D-192

Regarding WD

Can Curt Dual 2 inch Receiver Tube Adapter, # D-192 Be Used With Weight Distribution

Question:

I would like to use one of these to add a bike rack to my 2010 Buick Enclave with a Reese Mini 350 Fleetwood WD hitch towing a 2007 Fleetwood Popup camper. I want to know what effect does this adapter have on the overall tongue weight of the Reese WD as it is extended. I realize that the bike rack and bikes will add tongue weight, the popup tongue weight, and the Reese WD weight too?? This all added up to be the combined tongue weight?

asked by: Ray

Expert Reply:

The Curt Dual 2 inch Receiver Tube Adapter, # D-192, can be used to tow a trailer with the bottom receiver while carrying a bike rack in the top receiver. However, you will not be able to use it with weight distribution.

Can Curt Dual 2 inch Receiver Tube Adapter, # D-192 Be Used With Weight Distribution | etrailer.com

[cmpero]

Great info. Thanks