Options To Transport Motorcycles With 2001 Dodge Ram Pickup
Question:
I need a front receiver hitch to carry 2 400 lb motorcycle looking for 1000 lb vertical load do you have such ? 2001 Dodge 2500 5.9 cummings
asked by: Jeff E
Expert Reply:
The most vertical load capacity available for the 2001 Dodge 2500 when it comes to a front mount hitch is Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit part # 65003 which provides 500 lbs vertical load. There is not a front mount hitch available that allows you to carry 800 lbs plus the weight of the carrier itself.
Your best option to carry 2 motorcycles that weigh 400 lbs is to use Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2" part # 14001 as long as the Dodge does not have a roll pan bumper. Then you can tow the motorcycles on a small trailer. I recommend to use a ratchet strap with shock absorber like part # 297-9RSBB-M to tie them down.
Another option is haul them in the bed of the truck, I recommend to use a load ramp like part # EM07486 to help you get them in the bed and tie them down.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class IV
- 1000 lbs TW
- 10000 lbs GTW
- 12000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 1200 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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ShockStrap Ratchet Motorcycle Tie-Downs w Shock Absorbers - 2" x 9' - 2,000 lbs - Qty 4
- Motorcycle Tie Down Straps
- Trailer
- Truck Bed
- Double-J Hooks
- Soft Ties
- 4 Straps
- Manual
- 6 - 10 Feet Long
- Ratchet Strap
- 1-1/8 - 2 Inch Wide
- 6601 - 10000 lbs
- ShockStrap
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Erickson Arched, Aluminum Loading Ramp Set - Non-Folding - 90" x 12" - 3,000 lbs
- ATV Ramps
- Ramp Set
- Fixed
- 12 Inch Wide
- 3000 lbs
- Arched
- 90 Inch Long
- Aluminum
- Erickson
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Draw-Tite 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
- Draw-Tite
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