Maximum Tongue Weight Capacity Of EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver On 2013 Audi Allroad

Question:

What is the maximum weight of a loaded bike rack rack+bikes that I can install onto my car 2013 Audi allroad using this trailer hitch? Is the 300 lb tongue weight the maximum load? Does it matter how much the rack sticks out 1up 4 rack Thanks!

asked by: Janos

Helpful Expert Reply:

The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7324 you referenced has a maximum tongue weight rating of 300lbs which is the downward force on the trailer hitch receiver. You are correct that the 300lb rating is going to be the maximum weight that your bike rack plus bikes can weigh. You will also need to check your vehicle's owners manual to make sure your vehicle can support that much tongue weight, as you will be limited to the lower of the two ratings between your vehicle and trailer hitch receiver.

The distance the bike rack sticks out will not affect the capacity but you will want to ensure that the 1up Bike Rack you are looking at has a center of the hitch pin hole to the closest part of the bike rack measurement 5" or more to avoid the bike rack hitting your rear bumper when installed.

I included a video of the EcoHitch # 306-X7324 for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Samuel C