Is Turning Radius Decreased when Using Bike Bunk Trailer Mount Bike Carrier

Question:

My tow vehicle is a GMC 2500 and I would like to know if I would have a reduction in turning radius. Thanks

asked by: Michael W

Expert Reply:

It is possible that using any type of carrier between the trailer and tow vehicle will reduce turning radius. The only way to know for sure is to have everything installed, loaded, and do a test run.

But there are some things that would help to increase turning radius if diminished by using something like the Bike Bunk, # CC-275. If you run into reduced turning radius using a longer ball mount would help.

We have a long ball mount # BM20 rated for 10,000 pounds gross trailer weight and 1,000 pounds tongue weight. It measures 13-1/4 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole.

expert reply by: Michael H