Towing a Trailer Behind a Cargo Carrier is Very Dangerous

Question

Question:

can you tow a trailer behind this cargo carrier? is there any models that have recievers?

asked by: MVL

0

Expert Reply:

None of our cargo carriers will tow a trailer behind them. Doing so would be very dangerous. The end of the cargo carrier does not have the necessary support to provide tongue weight or towing capacity for a trailer.

expert reply by: Andi

0

Answer 1

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

view full answer...

Answer 2

To me it makes the most sense to put a Bike Rack #HLY64FR on the flat towed vehicle rather than above the tow bars. Especially on heavy e-bikes as they are difficult to lift that high onto the rack, but also as it only makes sense to have the rack on…

view full answer...

Answer 3

As long as the flat tow wiring is wired in before the 4-Way #C93ZV and you connect the power for the converter directly to the battery it will work. I have seen several use Magnetic Lights #TL21RK which they will wire in on the main harness to have…

view full answer...

Answer 4

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

view full answer...

Answer 5

In order to use a hitch-mounted bike rack like the Swagman Original #S64152-2 that you were looking at while towing a vehicle, you will just need to add the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter #RM-077-4. This adapter will slide into the 2 inch…

view full answer...

Answer 6

Any type of hitch adapter or extender will have the unavoidable side-effect of causing a loss of about half of your hitch's rated capacity, both its tongue weight (TW) and it's gross towing weight (GTW). Hidden Hitch extender #HE18 and Curt…

view full answer...

Answer 7

The hitches made for your 2014 Fiat 500L are the light-duty Class I type and in one of these you will need to use a Class I-compatible hitch-mount cargo carrier. One thing to keep in mind is that the combined weight of your chosen carrier and what…

view full answer...

Answer 8

As you can see of the photo I added for you, the crosstube will be totally concealed on your 2024 Hyundai Venue after installing the Curt hitch that fits, which is the following part number: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C57CR I also wanted to add,…

view full answer...

Answer 9

The least visible hitch we have for your 2022 Chevy Spark is going to be the Draw-Tite item #24941. Everything but the 1-1/4" receiver mounts behind the rear bumper cover. This is a class I hitch with a 200 lbs tongue weight capacity so it will…

view full answer...

Answer 10

The BAK Revolver X4S, part #BAK22VR and X2 Revolver, part #BAK39133 are very similar. The only difference between the two is the X4S has a black powder coated underside and a 5 year warranty, versus the silver underside and 3 year warranty offered by…

view full answer...

Answer 11

While we do have a great lightweight cargo carrier that fits your 1-1/4" hitch on your 2014 Subaru Forester, the only aluminum ones we carry are designed only to fit 2" hitch receivers. The manufacturers unfortunately discontinued…

view full answer...

Answer 12

The dimension you are looking for is 4-3/4 inches.

view full answer...

Towing a Trailer Behind a Cargo Carrier is Very Dangerous

Product Page this Question was Asked From

Featured Help Information

Instructions

Continue Researching