Availability of Class II Hitch for 2000 Mercury Sable to Allow Use of Wheelchair Carrier

Question:

I need to know if a 2000 Sable will support a class II trailer hitch. Need to be able to us with medical lift for electric cart. Lift is suspended from hitch when traveling. No support other than hitch. Thank you.

asked by: Carol

Expert Reply:

We do offer the Curt Class II trailer hitch receiver # C12232 for your 2000 Mercury Sable. Thit hitch has a 1-1/4-inch size receiver opening and is rated for a maximum tongue weight load of 350-lbs.

It is likely that the weight of your hitch-mount carrier and your electric cart will exceed this 350-lb maximum and/or the maximum tongue weight allotted by your Sable. It may be that your Sable itself cannot handle this much weight; your owner's manual will indicate the car's tongue weight capacity. You will need to confirm the combined weight of the carrier and cart before installing a hitch to transport them. If the Sable is rated lower than the hitch, or vice-versa, then the lower rating becomes the overall rating for the system.

If the weight load is too much for a hitch carrier you will instead need to use a small utility trailer such as those offered at outdoor and farm stores. You'll also need a ball mount # C45522 and hitch ball like # 19258 as well as a wiring harness # 119178KIT for the trailer's lights If it has them.

expert reply by: Adam R