Carrying a 24 Inch Wide Push Mower on a Cargo Carrier with a Honda Fit and Class I Trailer Hitch
Question:
Hello, Im looking for a solution to transport a push lawn mower with my Honda Fit. The 24inch depth would allow me to do this. Would I be able to attach this unit using a 1 1/4inch to 2inch adapter since I have a class I hitch with a 2000lb towing capacity? I know tongue weight comes into play. The lawn mower weighs 90lbs. Thanks!
asked by: Brian K
Expert Reply:
When using a 1-1/4 to 2 inch adapter it will reduce the tongue weight capacity of the hitch by 50 percent and put additional stress on the receiver. The Class I hitch on your Honda Fit would have a reduced tongue weight capacity of 100 pounds. The combined weight of the mower and the carrier itself will exceed this capacity.
What I recommend is to use Curt carrier # C18110 and fasten a flat deck to the top that is 24 or more inches wide so the mower will fit. This carrier is designed to work with a Class I trailer hitch so you would not have to use an adapter and there won't be a reduction in capacity.
Products Referenced in This Question
19x47 Curt Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Steel - 300 lbs
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Flat Carrier
- Fixed Carrier
- 20 Inch Wide
- Standard Duty
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 48 Inch Long
- Class I
- Class II
- Class III
- Class IV
- Steel
- CURT
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
24x60 Reese Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Flat Carrier
- Fixed Carrier
- 24 Inch Wide
- Heavy Duty
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 60 Inch Long
- Class III
- Class IV
- Steel
- Reese
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Shop: Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Search Results: hitch receiver
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Shop: Base Plate for Tow Bar
- Shop: Front Mount Hitch
- Shop: Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes - 4,250 lbs
- Shop: EcoHitch Hidden Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Shop: Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Shop: 19x47 Curt Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Steel - 300 lbs
- Shop: etrailer Hitch Pin Alignment Collar for Hitch Accessories - 2" Hitches
- Search Results: hitch
- Article: How to Choose the Right Trailer Hitch Class
- Video: Choosing the Right Trailer Wiring
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a Class II and a Class III Hitch?
- Shop: Brake Controller
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a 4-Way and 7-Way Trailer Connector
- Search Results: trailer hitch
- Shop: Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Video: Stealth Hitches Manufacturer Breakdown
- Q&A: Photos of Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch DT53GR Installed on Volkswagen Tiguan
- Search Results: 90160
- Article: My Trailer Hitch Doesn't Fit
- Shop: Roof Rack
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Q&A: Recommended Hitch for a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander
- Search Results: 25980ez
- Video: Choosing the Right Brake Controller
- Q&A: What Hitch Do You Recommend for a 2024 Toyota RAV4?