Cargo rack question
05-31-2016, 10:22 PM
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Cargo rack question
Hi all, hoping for some knowledgable input here. I tow a double jet ski trailer modified to haul 2 fishing kayaks so my towed weight is very light. I am wanting to carry my 75 quart cooler on a hitch mounted cargo rack while towing the trailer. Is there a good, safe way to do this??
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
06-01-2016, 11:16 AM
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Hi, Sam4msu, and WELCOME! to F150-Forum.
I would use a receiver hitch extension (adapter) similar to this one, that converts your single receiver into two 2" receivers.:
Connor receiver hitch extension
Plug the cargo carrier into the upper receiver, and the shank/ball mount into the lower receiver.
Problem is the limited weight that contraption can have without overloading the receiver. It will probably have 400 pounds max hitch weight, so about 200 pounds max for the cargo carrier/cooler and another 200 pounds max for the trailer tongue weight.
You may also need to use a drop ball mount to get enough space between the bottom of the carrier and the top of the coupler.
I would use a receiver hitch extension (adapter) similar to this one, that converts your single receiver into two 2" receivers.:
Connor receiver hitch extension
Plug the cargo carrier into the upper receiver, and the shank/ball mount into the lower receiver.
Problem is the limited weight that contraption can have without overloading the receiver. It will probably have 400 pounds max hitch weight, so about 200 pounds max for the cargo carrier/cooler and another 200 pounds max for the trailer tongue weight.
You may also need to use a drop ball mount to get enough space between the bottom of the carrier and the top of the coupler.
Last edited by smokeywren; 06-01-2016 at 11:24 AM.
06-04-2016, 12:43 AM
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Either buy https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Car...on/CC-255.html or custom weld a similar angle-iron and mesh-steel holder that mounts on the tongue of the trailer.
