Recommended Suspension Enhancement To Haul A 350lb Wheelchair On The Back Of A 2007 Honda Odyssey
Question:
Hello, I am looking at hauling an electric wheelchair for my wife on the back of our 2007 Odyssey, it is a Quantum J4 weighing 350LBS Wheelchair. I think the Hitch Receiver Item # 75270 Wheelchair Carrier w/60inch ramp Item # FHG99ZR would be best. My concern is how low the carrier will sit to the ground with 350LBS on the back of the van. Do you happen to have any idea the distance from the ground it might be? Is there an adapter that can raise it up in case it is too low? Or have another idea of how to make sure it is not too low? Thank you for the help
asked by: Jody G
Expert Reply:
From the top of the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75270, when installed on your 2007 Honda Odyssey, to the ground is going to be approximately 12-3/4". Adding on a 350lb wheelchair and 56lb carrier # FHG99ZR is definitely going to have the suspension sag a bit. Hitch adapters unfortunately reduce the capacity of the hitch when used by 50%, so you wouldn't be able to use one in this case since you need to be able to handle the weight.
Instead of using an adapter to increase the height you can help support the suspension to prevent the sag with Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper Springs # F4179. These air springs will slip inside the rear coils and help stiffen them up to prevent them from compressing. The more psi you add the stiffer the air spring and coils will become.
Products Referenced in This Question
Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 675 lbs TW
- 4500 lbs GTW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
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Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle
- Vehicle Suspension
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- Light Duty
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Flint Hill Goods 30" x 50" Wheelchair Carrier w/ 60" Ramp - 2" Hitch
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- Steel
- Flint Hill Goods
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