As mounted in sheet metal rather than vehicle frame, mechanic warned of not towing too much. What's biggest load you've towed? Problems?
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I have a small utility trailer 5 x 8 and a 16' alum boat no problems but I also don't have any tounge weight.
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Mine is actually mounted on the bottom rear bumper frame. I've only used it on bike racks.
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I towed the recommended 1500lbs with no problems. XV Crosstrek. It actually rode better but Killed my otherwise excellent fuel economy.
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this hitch mounts to the original location as the factory hitch I ordered the car with. But, the OE class II hitch didn't work work my Kuat NV bike rack. I don't tow anything with the Crosstrek, but the class III is a better/more stable platform for the bike rack. I'm an ASE master tech myself, I just removed the OE hitch & installed this one. Tow rating of the car doesn't change with the hitch. I think for the Crosstrek/Impreza it's 1500lbs w a trailer brake, & 750lb with out one.
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I mounted mine to a 2014 xv crosstrek to the frame and all I have towed is a 10" boat trailer that can't weigh more than 500 lbs in entiritie. Mounting to sheet metal, depending on how thick, you risk bending and even ripping through the sheet metal. You should also take into to consideration emergency breaking with the vehicle you are mounting it to, this adds much more weight by the force of the sudden stop to the joints and hardware of the entire unit
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Hey Michael .I'm not quite sure what you mean by "mounted in sheet metal ".It is to be bolted to the vehicle chassis , such as mine is. I found the instructions quite clear. As far as towing is concerned I've pulled over 2000 lbs with it.
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Never towed anything. Only used for a bike rack. Hardest part is installing. Not very easy to get into the tight spots on frame.
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Same odd thirty pounds for system: defined hitch limits and GVW for load limits. My experience is improved stability and control umder full range of towing and cargo. As is apporpriate at maxims something will fail, bend or break.
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I pull a 250 ATV on there on going 75-80...need to reinforce the fenders though.
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A few things to consider...1. will weight at back of tow vehicle or back of camper be effected to any extent?2. if towing with suv/ van, will it hamper access to rear of vehicle ?3. will it hamper hooking up or unhooking trailer if mounted on rear of vehicle?4. do you want to be able to carry bikes on vehicle after trailer is unhooked? I mounted mine on the trailer bumper and put my spare tire in a well in the back of my suv... covered bikes with a good barbeque cover and a few bungee cordsand its great!!!!
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I towed a lifted 1996 Toyota 4-Runner out of a creek with it, wasn't recommended and granted anything that happened was on me but it didnt torque it in any way. I also managed to get a tree in between this step and my bumper, a tree taller than my jeep but about 5 inches thick, when I tried I go forward I thought I was stuck and when I stepped on the gas it broke the tree in half and bent it a tad. My opinion, if you intend to use this as its intended then you will never have a worry. Even me wit as much crap I've put this thing through I wouldn't sell it for less than $60 right now lol.
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Hi Laurette, We cannot recommend any of our carriers be installed on a trailer or towed vehicle. In terms of trailers, the suspension is far different than on passenger automobiles by design. Mainly the rear axle is much farther forward as compared to a passenger vehicle. Thus, any road vibrations or bumps, are amplified over the longer distance which is transferred to the carrier and bikes, so that scenario poses a risk to the equipment, the carrier, as well as the receiver it is installed into, and other drivers. When it comes to a towed vehicle, if there were to be a failure of any component during transit the issue may not come to light until there is a major issue or failure due to the fact the bikes would not be easily visible, so in short, it leaves the possibility that something small could turn into something large with potentially no indication. This would of course be a rare instance, but nonetheless these are the reasons for our recommendations.
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what do you mean? if you fill the receiver end with the rack, how are you pulling a trailer without welding another receiver on the rack. Which would demand some modifications and beefing up. So my answer is No. Out of the box, not a chance. but after I was done with tweaking it.. yup.
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My load is 300 lbs and over my 400 mile trip, I didn't have any issues at all. Can't really say about 350, but I would think you'd be fine, but be careful about road humps, bumps, etc. Hopefully you'll get another response from someone with a bit more weight.
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I hauled a 450lb sport bike on it for about 650 miles and didn't have any problems. I'd be real careful hauling something that heavy as some of the parts aren't super heavy duty like the tie down holes. Also make sure your truck can hold that kind of tongue weight, hate to get it loaded on there then hit a bump and rip your hitch off the back of the truck.
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My RV has a dry weight of 9000 pounds. I have experienced no problems with my use. Also, remember you are dividing your total weight by the number of tires on the ground and the weight on your hitch. You should see no problems.
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Although I have not trailered my teryx at highway speeds, I have towed at 60-65MPH with the windshield in place in the fully down position without any issues.
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Depends on the trailer and car not the rack so much. The rack is lightweight. I pull my 4x8 trailer with my Volvo S80.
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The maximum weight capacity of the tow bar is 6,000 LBS. The towed vehicle and all its contents inside the vehicle cannot exceed 6,000 pounds.
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We used one of these for a heavy duty trailer, cant remember the tire size now but it was big. Worked fine but... its not the strongest material and I am waiting for it to give. My vehicles do spend a lot of time in serious off road conditions, that is why I worry. If this is for normal use, you will be fine.
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Hi Mike! We have this written in the product description, which you might have missed: "500 lb actual rated load verified by SGS testing at maximum force of 531 lb" Hope that helps! If there's anything else, just let me know. I can be contacted directly via this link:
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Your question would better be directed at either:1)The professionals at Draw-Tite. (extension use already cuts vehicle's tow capacity by 50%)Can only assume you indicating flat four towing? Not your vehicle aboard a trailer behind your RV type of towing?2)Your RV owners manual? And/Or the manufacturer of the hitch that is on your RV Lastly probably never ask the "professionals" here on Amazon.
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I have a 98 Dodge Pick up. I only have rear air shocks and ten ply rear tires. I pumped them up to max pressure and put 65 lbs in the tires. I then added 2500 pounds to my bed and drove it around for two days in city and freeway traffic. Granted, I watched what I did, but had no problems. You figure it from there.