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 rack and needed 1-1/4” to 2” adapter weighs 50 lbs, thereby pushing the tongue weight to 330 lbs or 10% over the manufacturers stated weight. Before I go to the bother and expense of reequipping my Caravan with a class III/IV hitch (for only a 50 lb tongue weight capacity gain) I have to ask if anyone has used one of these hitch-mounted motorcycle racks under similar conditions.
In addition, I’ve also thought about putting a trailer hitch extension on my rigs class IV RV trailer hitch turning it into both a trailer hitch for my toad and a motorcycle rack for my motorcycle. However, the leverage created by such an extension concerns me. I currently carry my motorcycle in the rear of my Caravan during relocations but loading/unloading is a royal pain.
What to do, what to do? If only I had an unlimited budget!
Steve
In addition, I’ve also thought about putting a trailer hitch extension on my rigs class IV RV trailer hitch turning it into both a trailer hitch for my toad and a motorcycle rack for my motorcycle. However, the leverage created by such an extension concerns me. I currently carry my motorcycle in the rear of my Caravan during relocations but loading/unloading is a royal pain.
What to do, what to do? If only I had an unlimited budget!
Steve
