How Can I Carry a Motorcycle on my 2012 Toyota Camry
Question:
I have a 2012 Toyota Camry equipped with a class 2 trailer hitch # C12107. Do you carry a motorcycle carrier that will fit the 11/4 inch hitch? It is for my 2006 RM-Z 250 dirtbike.
asked by: Donte
Expert Reply:
I have a solution for you, but unfortunately there are no motorcycle carriers that will work in a 1-1/4" hitch receiver. Additionally, trying to use a hitch adapter reduces the tongue weight capacity of the hitch by 50%, so even that isn't going to be an option since it would reduce it down to around 175-lbs.
Your best bet to carry a motorcycle is going to be to use a small utility trailer like the Detail K2 # K2MMT4X6. To put together a complete towing package you'll also need trailer wiring, a ball mount and hitch ball. I've put together a short list of those parts you'll need below:
Wiring: Tekonsha # 118405
Ball Mount: # 3593
Hitch ball: # 19256
I've also linked some informational and installation videos that you may want to have a look at as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
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Draw-Tite Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitch - 2-1/8" Rise, 2-3/4" Drop - 6-5/8" Long - 2K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 3/4 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 3 Inch
- Rise - 2 Inch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Draw-Tite
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Detail K2 Mighty Multi Utility Trailer - 6' Long - 1,295 lbs
- Trailers
- Utility Trailers
- Platform
- 1295 lbs
- TIlt Bed Frame
- Cargo
- Wheeled Equipment
- 4W x 6L Foot
- Powder Coated Steel
- Detail K2
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class II
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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