Compatibility of High-Low Adapter with Hitch Mounted Motorcycle Carrier
Question:
Can this adapter be used to lower my motorcycle hitch carrier? The carrier and motorcycle combined weigh about 360 lbs. The height currently makes putting the motorcycle on a bit scary. Four inches lower would help a lot. Thanks
asked by: John
Helpful Expert Reply:
The Roadmaster High-Low Adapter for Tow Bars # RM-048-4 will allow you to use your carrier and give you the 4 inch drop. However, you will also reduce the tongue weight of your trailer hitch by 50%. So your hitch itself will need a tongue weight rating of 720 lbs or higher for this combination to work for you.
The issue with using an adapter is that reduction in tongue weight capacity because of the extra torque that is added to the hitch receiver. Due to the weight of a motorcycle, your option if you don't have a hitch rated for that capacity is to use the current height hitch without an adapter or use a trailer instead.
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