The Curt Class II Trailer Hitch Receiver, part # C12225, that you referenced has capacities of 3,500 lbs gross trailer weight and 350 lbs tongue weight.
If you add the 550 lbs of the trailer with the weight of your 2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic of 600 lbs you end up with 1,150 lbs which would be well under the weight limit of the # C12225. Also, tongue weight is usually around 15 percent of the overall total trailer weight so that would put the tongue weight at about 173 lbs. In regard... view full answer...
Your concerns about scraping the ground are certainly understandable, so I'm happy to help you out. The Curt # C12225 is going to be approximately 7-1/2 inches from the bottom of the receiver tube to the ground on your 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. In regard to custom mounts, that's essentially what these hitches are, having been designed specifically for makes, models and years of certain vehicles. There would not be any type of custom hitch specifically made to make the receiver higher. view full answer...
The Curt Trailer Hitch, # C12225, has a tongue weight capacity of 350 pounds and a gross trailer weight capacity of 3,5000 pounds. This is a Class I hitch with a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. I have included a link to the instructions for this hitch below.
You may also be interested in the 4-Pole Hardwire Kit Including Circuit Tester, # 18252, which will provide you will a 4-flat trailer connector at the rear of your vehicle. view full answer...
We had the opportunity to test fit hitches on the Pontiac Grand Prix and found that the Curt Hitch # C12225 has just 7 1/2 inches of clearance from the bottom of the receiver to the ground.
The Curt Hitch # C12225 has a nice powder coat finish that tends to hold up better than that used by other brands, so the hitch will better fight rust and scratches. For the installation, it will be helpful to have a nylon tube brush like # 814092 and some spray lubricant for cleaning out the weld... view full answer...
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