Can 2003 Ford Explorer Carry a Hitch Mounted Motorcycle Carrier
Question:
is it possible to use hitch adapter 1 1/4 to 2 in for class 2 hitch ? total weight of the bike , carrier is 282 lbs. will the hitch hold the total weight ? ford explorer 2003 / class 2 hitch bike honda crf 250r 2018 - kerb weight 238lbs ama carrier amc 400 black widow - 37lbs reese adapter 1 1/4 to 2in - 7lbs
asked by: Lawrence
Expert Reply:
I have a great solution for you, but you can't use a hitch adapter for your situation as the tongue weight would be far too much for the adapter and hitch to handle. Instead you'd want to install a Class III hitch part # 75132 on your 2003 Ford Explorer below the factory hitch and you'd have a hitch rated high enough for the weight of your carrier and CRF250R. Your AMC400 was replaced by the etrailer # 98873 also.
Products Referenced in This Question
Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 8000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 800 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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etrailer Motorcycle Carrier w/ Ramp for 2" Hitch - 76" Long - Steel - 500 lbs
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Motorcycle Carrier
- Fixed Carrier
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Steel
- etrailer
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Hitch Reducer 2" to 1-1/4" Trailer Hitch Receiver
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Reducer
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Hitch Mounted Accessories
- No Extension
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 2 Inch to 1-1/4 Inch
- Brophy
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