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09-21-2005, 09:38 AM

Another newbie question here:
We have ordered a new 3124KB with the rear bike rack receptacle. While we'd rather use the Swagman bike rack that goes between the TV and TM, this may not work with our setup and needs. Given the possibility of sway induced by two bikes and weight of the rack/receptacle on back, we're planning on getting the Equalizer hitch, even though this is not normally considered necessary for TMs. TV is a 2003 Tundra 2WD with tow package. Given the hitch weight of the 3124 getting close to the 600 pound mark when loaded, we will opt for the 1,000 pound bars. The extra 100 bucks for the Equalizer seems to make sense. Does this seems reasonable or even necessary? Anything I'm forgetting here?
Jon and Rita

09-21-2005, 09:38 AM	#1
jellis Guest Posts: n/a	Equalizer w/bikes on back Another newbie question here: We have ordered a new 3124KB with the rear bike rack receptacle. While we'd rather use the Swagman bike rack that goes between the TV and TM, this may not work with our setup and needs. Given the possibility of sway induced by two bikes and weight of the rack/receptacle on back, we're planning on getting the Equalizer hitch, even though this is not normally considered necessary for TMs. TV is a 2003 Tundra 2WD with tow package. Given the hitch weight of the 3124 getting close to the 600 pound mark when loaded, we will opt for the 1,000 pound bars. The extra 100 bucks for the Equalizer seems to make sense. Does this seems reasonable or even necessary? Anything I'm forgetting here? Jon and Rita