Expert Answers about Scion
- Can a 2006 Scion xB with a Curt Hitch Tow a Sailboat and Trailer that Weigh 400 lbs
- The Curt Trailer Hitch # 11487 that you referenced has towing capacities of 2,000 gross trailer weight and 200 lbs tongue weight. If your sailboat and trailer only weighs 400 lbs and you can lift the tongue of the trailer with one hand this hitch should be more than adequate for your 2006 Scion xB. I attached installation instructions for this product for you to check out.
It would still be a good idea to check the tongue weight of your trailer when its loaded just to be sure. I linked...
view full answer... - How to Determine Gross Trailer Weight and Tongue Weight Towing with a 2009 Scion xB
- The first thing you are going to want to do is consult the owners manual for your 2009 Scion xB to determine its capacities. They are likely not the same as the hitch. Whichever is lower, the hitch or the vehicle, is the rating you need to go by.
To determine the gross trailer weight you will need to look at the sticker or plate on the trailer tongue. It should list a dry weight and a gross trailer weight. The gross trailer weight is the most that trailer can weigh including itself and...
view full answer... - How Can 2013 Scion xD Transport Mobility Scooter
- For the 2013 Scion xD only a smaller light-duty 1-1/4-inch hitch is offered. This is because this vehicle's frame cannot handle more than a Class I hitch's 200-lbs tongue weight (downward force from the scooter ramp's weight).
Although hitch adapters like # HTAD exist, and these can allow installing a 2-inch accessory item into a 1-1/4-inch hitch, all such adapters cause you to lose half of your hitch capacity because the actual weight load is further away from the hitch. This greater...
view full answer... - Can a Hitch Extender be Used With a Curt Hitch Receiver to Carry 2 Bikes on a 2013 Scion xB
- Using an the Extension # HES6 in the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C12490 on your 2013 Scion xB will reduce the hitch receiver weight capacity by 50%. Since this means the Tongue Weight (TW) will be lowered to 175 lbs, the total weight of your bikes and bike rack being 100 lbs will not be an issue. You will want to make sure to check any weight capacities in your owner's manual as well.
Keep in mind that for this Curt hitch all non-trailer loads (like bike racks and cargo carriers) but...
view full answer... - Using Swagman Rooftop Bike Carrier Part # S64720 for a Beach Cruiser
- If your the tires on your beach cruiser are no wider than 3 inches wide, it will fit on the Swagman Upright Bike Carrier, part # S64720.
If your Scion xB is equipped with the OEM roof rack, You will need to check with your owners manual to determine how much weight the existing cargo rack will carry safely. If you are using an aftermarket roof rack, the documentation included with the rack system should list the maximum weight capacity.
If you use the links below, you can see a product...
view full answer... - Options for Power Chair Transport on 2013 Scion xB
- Most hitch carriers for power chairs are made for higher-capacity 2-inch hitches, not for the light-duty 1-1/4-inch Class I and Class II types made for the 2013 Scion xB. Power chairs vary quite a bit in their weight, some being as light as 54-lbs (the Lexis Light), while others can weigh upwards of 250-lbs, such as the 4-wheeled Prowler 3410 MG.
All ramped-equipped hitch carriers suitable for power chairs, such as the Flint Hill Goods 30x50 Wheelchair Carrier # FHG77ZR and the others...
view full answer... - Clearance Dimensions of Draw-Tite Sportframe Class I Trailer Hitch 24848 on 2010 Scion xD
- The Class I trailer hitches # 24848 and # C11491 both fit your 2010 Scion xD and they share identical weight capacities. Both offer no-drill installation and include all required mounting hardware.
Since we have not had a chance to install both of these on your exact vehicle I cannot give you an iron-clad comparison of the hitch pin hole clearance, but what I can do is provide you with some measurements that may help.
We have the # 24848 in our warehouse so I measured the distance from...
view full answer... - Bike Rack for Class I Trailer Hitch on 2016 Scion iA
- The Curt Hitch # C11421 that fits your 2016 Scion iA is a Class I hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver, which means you need a bike rack with a 1-1/4" shank that is compatible with a Class I hitch. Please note that you are also limited to carrying two bikes with a Class I hitch.
I highly recommend checking out the Hollywood Racks Trail Rider # HR200Z, which uses padded hooks to grasp your bikes by the top tubes and adjustable wheel mounts with straps to secure your rear wheels. It has a mast which...
view full answer... - Can the Tongue Weight of a Vehicle Be Increased
- I may have a solution for you to haul your TVs, but there is no way for the tongue weight of a vehicle to be increased. To start, the tongue weight refers to the amount of weight that can be added to the frame of the vehicle safely, so there isn't a way to add to that capacity.
With that said, the Curt # C11487 would be a great hitch for your 2006 Scion xB because of the durable powder coating that Curt hitches come with. Once you've got the hitch, you would need to get a small utility...
view full answer... - How Thick Is the Griddle Plate On the Blackstone On the Go Portable Outdoor Griddle?
- I reached out to Blackstone, and they told me the griddle on the Blackstone On the Go Portable Outdoor Griddle w/ Hood and Side Burner 1860 is made from 11 gauge steel and is 1/8" (3.175mm) thick.
This unit has overall measurements of 41" long x 23-3/4" wide x 13" tall, has a 361 sq. in cooking surface, and has aside burner which will let you prepare side dishes and sauces.
view full answer... - Are Higher Capacity Trailer Hitches Available For 2007 Scion tC
- The trailer hitches we offer for your 2007 Scion tC are all Class l trailer hitches like the Draw-Tite Sportframe, part # 24827. The hitches are all designed based on the weight capacity of the vehicle.
These Class l hitches all have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening.
view full answer... - What are the Dimensions of the Gooseneck Coupler Head # 291300
- I spoke with my contact at Redline and he informed me that the height of this Gooseneck Coupler Head, # 291300, is 2-7/8 inches, the flange is 4-7/8 inches, and the thickness of the lip flange is 3/8 of an inch.
Check out the picture I put together that has these measurements on it.
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