How to Transport a 500-LB Motorcycle with a 2020 Nissan Murano
Question:
I have a 2020 Nissan Murano and your Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2 Item # C13205. I want to know if I install a Black Widow MCC-600 Steel Motorcycle Carrier – 600 lb. Capacity, will this combo allow me to put a 500 lb bike and tow it safely?
asked by: Victor B
Expert Reply:
I have a possible solution for you.
It looks like neither your Curt Class III, part # C13205, nor your vehicle are able to support that kind of tongue weight. Your best bet is to use a motorcycle trailer which you can find online.
For most of these, you will need some wiring attached to your 2020 Nissan Murano to power the lights. I recommend the Curt T-Connector, part # C56267. It includes a tail light converter to ensure that your vehicle's wiring matches the one from your motorcycle trailer, and it gives you the 4-pole harness to power the trailer. I've linked to a video installation of this harness for you to reference.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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