Weight Compatibility of Motorcycle Carrier with Front-Mount Hitch on 2015 GMC Sierra 2500HD
Question:
Dear Sir/Madam: I have a 2015 GMC 2500HD 4 x 4 Crew Cab truck with the Duramax Diesel engine. I have the Curt front hitch mounted and use it to help steer our 19 foot Jayco trailer into tight parking places. I would like to ask if your Rage Power Sport Carrier MX 600 would work on my front hitch to carrier a Yamaha XT250 Motorcycle. The XT250 weighs 290 pounds. Please forward any information or recommendations. Thanks again, keep up the great articles and products.
asked by: Howard R
Helpful Expert Reply:
The front-mount Curt hitch that fits your 2015 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4X4 is part # C31071 and this has a 500-lb vertical load limit. This means the combined weight of your 290-lb Yamaha motorcycle plus the weight of the chosen hitch-mount carrier together cannot exceed the hitch rating. The etrailer Motorcycle Carrier # e98873 weighs about 58-lbs and will allow your total weight load to remain well within the hitch capacity.
It is important to keep in mind that a front-of-vehicle cargo load like the Yamaha bike and Rage carrier will have the potential to block some airflow to the engine's cooling system, to block your headlights and/or to interfere with your view of the road. These are all important safety considerations. I suggest you check with your local highway authority since regulations on such matters can vary among states/provinces.
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Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Front Receiver Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Front Mount Hitch
- 500 lbs Vert Load
- 9000 lbs Line Pull
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Square Tube
- CURT
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