Selecting 1-1/4-inch Hitch Cargo Carrier to Transport 200-lb Scooter
Question:
I have an Allegro diesel bus, 38 ft, towing a car, with a double hitch. 2 inch for tow bar and a 1 1/4 inch on top for a bike rack or carrier. Would like to haul my 50 cc scooter on top hitch weighs 200 pounds. What would you recommend to do this. Thank you
asked by: Russ M
Expert Reply:
Before choosing a hitch-mount cargo carrier to transport your 200-lb scooter, you will want to confirm the tongue weight (TW) rating of the upper receiver on your motorhome's hitch. This upper receiver (and the motorhome itself) must be rated to handle the combined TW of the scooter itself plus the weight of the particular carrier you select.
For example, the Curt Cargo Carrier # C18110 will fit into a 1-1/4-inch hitch receiver and it has a 300-lb cargo capacity, plenty for your 200-lb scooter. Since this carrier weighs about 30-lbs, this weight added to your 200-lb scooter means a load on the upper receiver of 230-lbs. So long as your scooter will fit in the carrier's platform area of 47-11/16-inches long x 19-1/2-inches wide, and so long as your upper receiver and MH can handle this amount of tongue weight, you'll be all set.
This carrier has 3-3/4-inches of rise in its shank for better clearance above your tow bar.
Please note that the hitch-mount motorcycle carriers we offer, such as # e98873 from etrailer, are only offered in the 2-inch size.
Products Referenced in This Question
etrailer Motorcycle Carrier w/ Ramp for 2" Hitch - 76" Long - Steel - 500 lbs
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Motorcycle Carrier
- Fixed Carrier
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Steel
- etrailer
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
19x47 Curt Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Steel - 300 lbs
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Flat Carrier
- Fixed Carrier
- 20 Inch Wide
- Standard Duty
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 48 Inch Long
- Class I
- Class II
- Class III
- Class IV
- Steel
- CURT
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Shop: 19x47 Curt Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Steel - 300 lbs
- Shop: Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Shop: Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Installation Rail Kit - Dodge Ram 1500
- Shop: Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV- 2"
- Shop: Hitch Adapter 1-1/4" to 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver
- Q&A: How to Activate the Factory Trailer Towing Package on a 2000 Chevy Silverado
- Search Results: universal tow bar
- Search Results: 12000 lbs electric jacks
- Search Results: led license plate light and bracket
- Shop: Brophy Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitches - 5-1/2" Rise, 6" Drop - 7-1/4" Long - 3.5K
- Shop: Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Video: Curt Trailer Hitch Installation - 2016 Hyundai Veloster
- Shop: Brake Controller
- Search Results: trailer hitch
- Search Results: trailer
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Q&A: Availability of Folding Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4 Inch Trailer Hitch Receiver
- Q&A: Electric Fat Tire Bike Rack Recommendation for 1-1/4 inch Hitch
- Q&A: Best eBike Rack For Class I 1-1/4 Hitches
- Q&A: Dodge Factory Brake Controller Does Not Work with Electric Over Hydraulic Brakes on Horse Trailer
- Video: Brophy Hitch Adapter Review
- Video: etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter And Extender Review e43YR
- Search Results: 1.25 receiver
- Video: Review of EcoHitch Hitch Adapters - Hitch Reducer - EH54FR
- Video: Review of Lock N Roll Adjustable Trailer Coupler - Adjustable Height Channel Bracket - 336VS507
- Q&A: Diode for Installation of Brake Controller on 2018 Toyota Highlander
- Video: Brophy Clevis Hitch - Clevis Mount - CM91 Review
- Search Results: 1 14 hitch
- Q&A: Can Over-Trimmed Appearance Panel be Repaired After Hitch Installation