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Using Motorcycle Carrier to Carry Dirt Bike on 2011 Hyundai Tucson  

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Hello, I have a 2011 Hyundai Tucson and I am looking to buy a trailer hitch for my dirt bike transportation. I have a couple of questions: 1. What is the difference between Class III and II? 2. Will I be able to transport the dirt bike using a motorcycle carrier? 3. Do you know if my vehicle will support the weight? Maybe you know about another customer experience. Thank you.

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All of the hitch mounted motorcycle carriers we offer are compatible with a Class III receivers that have a 500 lb or better tongue weight capacity. A Class III receiver will typically have a tongue weight capacity (maximum amount of weight that can safely be suspended from hitch opening) of 350 lbs or greater and a receiver opening that measures 2 inches by 2 inches. A Class II receiver will have a lower tongue weight capacity, usually up to 300 lbs and a smaller 1-1/4 inch by 1-1/4 inch receiver opening.

If you use a Class III hitch like the Draw-Tite # 75717 , your tongue weight capacity would be insufficient to use the carrier. Your best bet would be to obtain a small utility trailer and equip it with a wheel chock and some tie down straps. for a wheel chock, I'd recommend part # RA-17 and # EM05729 tie down straps.

Trailer Wiring Harness, part # 118501 (see linked install video)
Ball Mount, part # C45010
2 Inch Trailer Ball, part # 63845
1-7/8 Inch Trailer Ball, part # 19260

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