Dual Receiver Hitch Tips (Canada)

Truck and trailer pulling out of a driveway
Trailer hitches

A dual receiver adds a second tube so you can keep a bike rack or cargo carrier while still towing on the primary ball mount. Confirm both openings, both ratings, and that the dual unit itself is rated for the trailer you pull.

Dual Receiver
Dual ReceiverCURT 45792$132.24 CADSee the part →
We stock CURT dual-receiver adapters and hitch accessories, with free shipping anywhere in Canada. Racks and cargo? Bike rack and cargo. Receiver sizes? Receiver size guide. Hub: towing guides.

What dual receivers solve

One tube tows. The other carries a rack. That is the whole point. The adapter still sits in the vehicle receiver and inherits the lowest rating in the chain. Heavy trailers plus a loaded cargo basket can exceed accessory ratings even when the class stamp looks fine.

Fit and clearance

Watch bumper clearance, reverse sensors, and swing-out racks. Pin both inserts. Use locks if gear sits overnight. Canadian winter salt collects in unused tubes — covers help when a side sits empty.

Parts we commonly sell

Confirm ratings and fit notes on each product page before you order.

Official CURT context

Official clips from @curtmfg. If an embed stalls, use the YouTube link under the video.

How to Select a Trailer Hitch

CURT · Official overview

Classes, receiver sizes, and matching hitch ratings to the trailer.

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Hitch accessories overview

CURT · Official overview

Bike racks and cargo carriers on a rated receiver.

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