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reubenray · 05-08-2013, 08:11 PM

In order to tow my Equinox and pack my bikes I need a double drop down receiver with a 6" drop.

Is there such a thing?

luvlabs · 05-09-2013, 05:42 PM

I looked for the same thing and there are none commercially made that I can find. A couple of ideas: 1) buy a good 6" drop (like the BlueOx) and have it modified by a welding shop; 2)use a bike rack on your vehicle and mount the bikes back there; 3) or do like we did, get folding bikes and carry them in the car.

FlyingDiver · 05-09-2013, 09:38 PM

Or use a bike rack that doesn't require a receiver for mounting. Like the one Blue Ox sells.

RedWing Nut · 05-09-2013, 10:05 PM

I just googled drop receiver RV and came up with this: Dual Receiver Extender [45792] - $69.15 : The Hitch Store, Trailer Hitches Online

There are other brands out there.

luvlabs · 05-10-2013, 06:27 AM

That receiver doesn't meet what the OP is looking for. He needs a 6" drop and the secondary receiver to mount a bike rack. You can find 2" drop receivers with a secondary receiver but not a 6".

vraines · 05-10-2013, 07:05 AM

I added a second receiver to my 3 inch drop hitch. I added a 2 inch riser to the top receiver that holds the bike rack. It all clears the motor home and toad very well and cost me $10 for the second receiver and I welded it myself. I would never hook a car to that top receiver, but the weld is more than strong enough. I would have a very good welder do,the job, maybe even a certified welder, as this is a critical load.

George Z · 05-19-2013, 05:59 AM

Saw this in the classifieds BlueOx 6' Drop/Rise Receiver - RV & Motorhome Classifieds

drindone · 05-20-2013, 05:23 PM

We have a 2/4 inch drop receiver (Roadmaster) that is good either way to tow and or use for bikes. What I mean is you can drop 2" or 4" and safely tow your vehicle. Some have dual receivers but only one side is made for towing and the other side for accessories like bikes. I bought mine on etrailer.com and it works great. I don't know if 4" puts you within 2-3 inches of level but if it does I would recommend this receiver.

reubenray · 05-20-2013, 06:12 PM

For our first trip I will put the bikes in the back of the Equinox. This will give me time to check into other options. Also the DW would kill me if somehow the bikes fell on the Equinox. Being this will be our first trip with everything if the bikes are in the Equinox it will be one less thing to worry about.