Pulling small trailer

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Check out the HitchRider trike carrier: http://www.hitchrider.com/hrt1-2t.htm. Something like that may serve your needs. Your question caught my eye because I want to put my 1UP bike rack on my RP171. The rack is 2", so I'm going to try a 1-1/4" to 2" adapter. I'm hoping it won't overstress the pod's hitch since it withstood a whole lot of severe bouncing with the spare on it during our last trip. 
I'll probably "stress-test" it by standing on it (200+ lbs), maybe bounce a bit. If it doesn't hold up, I think I'll ask someone to make a "bumper" with a 2" receiver similar to this. 

Follow-up addendum:
I tried putting my bike rack on the trailer using the adapter. I put my weight on it, and 'bounced' a little. Lots of torque on the hitch(noticeable deflection), but no damage I could see. The adapter puts the rack another 6-8 in behind the trailer and the bikes will obstruct the lights somewhat(just like on my vehicle). Also, I need to relocate the spare tire.
I shouldn't need to say that I'm only describing what I expect will work for me. 

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Wendell Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 03 Jul 2017 Location: Mid-Michigan Online Status: Offline Posts: 4	Topic: Pulling small trailer Posted: 29 Sep 2017 at 2:23pm
	Check out the HitchRider trike carrier: http://www.hitchrider.com/hrt1-2t.htm. Something like that may serve your needs. Your question caught my eye because I want to put my 1UP bike rack on my RP171. The rack is 2", so I'm going to try a 1-1/4" to 2" adapter. I'm hoping it won't overstress the pod's hitch since it withstood a whole lot of severe bouncing with the spare on it during our last trip. I'll probably "stress-test" it by standing on it (200+ lbs), maybe bounce a bit. If it doesn't hold up, I think I'll ask someone to make a "bumper" with a 2" receiver similar to this. Follow-up addendum: I tried putting my bike rack on the trailer using the adapter. I put my weight on it, and 'bounced' a little. Lots of torque on the hitch(noticeable deflection), but no damage I could see. The adapter puts the rack another 6-8 in behind the trailer and the bikes will obstruct the lights somewhat(just like on my vehicle). Also, I need to relocate the spare tire. I shouldn't need to say that I'm only describing what I expect will work for me.
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