What is the Max Tongue Weight of the Yakima StraightShot Y69VR?
Question:
What is the max tongue weight? Hoping to get an extension for my motorcycle hitch rack/carrier. The bike is 320 lbs, plus the weight of the rack itself. Looks like the Curt 8inch extension is rated to 350 lbs tongue weight, any idea about this one?
asked by: Max
Expert Reply:
I spoke to Yakima about the StraightShot # Y69VR extender, but they have only tested this with Yakima accessories. Due to this, it doesn't have a listed tongue weight. With that being said, the Yakima bike racks and other accessories are going to weigh quite a bit less than 320 pounds and I do not recommend going this route.
Though all extenders like this will cut the tongue weight of your hitch in half, I do suggest going with the Curt # C45791. This has been tested with many different accessories and will be the better option. I do suggest checking your owner's manual to make sure that the reduced tongue weight will still be enough to handle the weight of your motorcycle and carrier.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Hitch Extender for 2" Hitch Receivers - 8" Long
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Extender
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Hitch Mounted Accessories
- Trailers
- 8 Inch Extension
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 3500 lbs
- CURT
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Yakima StraightShot Hitch Extension - 2" Hitches - 7-1/4" Long
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Extender
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Hitch Mounted Accessories
- 7-1/4 Inch Extension
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Yakima
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