Hitch-mounted motorcycle rack
My toad is a 2005 Dodge Caravan. The Caravan is equipped with a Draw-Tite 1-1/4” class II hitch which has a rated tongue weight of 300 lbs. My motorcycle has a wet weight of 280 lbs, the motorcycle ra...
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Valkyriebush wrote:
Since you frame is not a unibody, I think you'll be fine. Not sure of the effects of the front end being higher on a tow dolly? Hope it doesn't act tail heavy and weave? Good luck.
I've already been hauling the motorcycle inside the Caravan with no problem (other than it's a pain to get out). I'm thinking that at about 300 lbs total weight of the bike and C channel frame I doubt that it'll be a problem. Not to mention the fact that front wheel drive vehicles tend to be front end heavy just by the way they're built.
I'm actually warming up to the idea of building my own carrier, this way I can haul the cycle with me when I go exploring and have it to use out in the boonies where my Caravan can't go.
