~DJ~ wrote:
Sounds like you have it all figured out. If you found a hitch rated for 350# then I think it should work fine for the bikes.
Those are my thoughts as well, DJ.
Even if you de-rate the tongue weight rating by 50% since so much of the weight will be protruding out a little ways, we're still within the limit.
..And just to be even more sure: I just ordered one of
these stabilization straps from etrailer, that are designed/recommended to be used when you use a bike rack with a class I or II hitch receiver. Will use that as well.
As suggested earlier, I will definitely post back after a while, dredge this topic back up, and let everyone know how it works out.
Will