Multi-use adaptable hitch-mounted load support system

A rack for carrying recreational equipment on a vehicle, comprising:

• a tongue portion configured to engage a hitch receiver behind a vehicle,
• a lower load support structure including a first lateral member connected to the tongue portion, and including first and second arms configured to support a first recreational equipment carrier;
• and
• an upper load support structure including a second lateral member connected to the first lateral member by a mast, and including third and fourth arms configured to support a second recreational equipment carrier.

A recreational equipment transport system, comprising:

• a tongue portion configured to engage a hitch receiver behind a vehicle,
• a lower load support structure connected to the tongue portion;
• an upper load support structure connected to the lower support structure by a mast;
• a first recreational equipment carrier, supported on the lower load support structure;
• and
• a second recreational equipment carrier, supported on the upper load support structure.