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Gene_in_NE
Sep 20, 2016Explorer II
Skyfarmer wrote:As was suggested, you might be wise to borrow that carrier and test it. As has been mentioned, the weight is behind the rear axle, when this 500 lbs of bike and carrier are loaded behind the back axle, a corresponding amount of weight is lifted off the front axle. This is the see-saw effect. So be sure you have enough rear axle capacity to haul that extra weight. You might want to do a weighing before and after the extra load and adjust tire pressure accordingly.
Thanks for your thoughts everyone! Called Forest River and my hitch can carry 500 lbs., so 375 lb. scooter and 100 lb. carrier will work. Unit has Firestone airbags that can inflate to help weight, so we'll consider it. Lee
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