Can Draw-Tite 75153 Class III Hitch Transport Motorcycle on Carrier on 2007 Toyota Highlander

Question:

Hello, would this hitch work for my 350 motorcycle to be hauled on the MaxxTow MaxxHaul Aluminum Motorcycle Carrier with my 2007 Toyota Highlander 4WD ?

asked by: Tom

Expert Reply:

The answer to your question will depend on how much your bike weighs. The Draw-Tite # 75153 has a tongue weight capacity of 350 lbs, which means that a maximum of 350 lbs can safely be suspended from the hitch. The MaxxTow MT70101 weighs just over 40 lbs, so in order for everything to work correctly, your motorcycle couldn't weigh more than 300-310 lbs. According to the owner's manual, Toyota lists a maximum 350 lb tongue weight capacity for the vehicle itself, so you'll want to ensure that the bike and the carrier don't exceed that amount.

If the weight of the carrier and the bike does exceed 350 lbs, you'd be best served by using a small trailer like # K2MMT5X7 to transport your motorcycle.

I've linked to an install video for the # 75153 hitch, as well as to a demonstration video for the trailer I mentioned above..

expert reply by: Mike L