How do I approximate tongue weight of the product when fully loaded? Looking to install a hitch on call first, have 250lb/350lb options? THanks
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You'll be fine with four bikes as long as they're not fully loaded bagger bikes.
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You should be fine with 250lb option. However depends on how much your bikes are weighing. The average adult bicycle weighs roughly 30 pounds. The RidgeBack 4 weighs approximately 35 lbs.
808776
Barry, as stated by a couple of other responders... about 250lbs. If you install decking, and you probably will, the decking and hardware addapprox. 50 lbs. Now, you might want side rails too. Maybe another 40, or more lbs. It's all up to you, and your preferences.I think it's a cleverly designed trailer for light duty work. The folding feature is a fair amount of work to use after you get it set up for road travel!Good luck!
1128761
Absolutely...as long as your vehicle and hitch are rated for that tongue weight.
241299
the hitch is in 2 pieces . the top locks & unlocks with handles real easy weighs maybe 25lbs. The base I believe weighs 71lbs. the specs should be on the web site.
1579748
It will meet your needs with no issues. I have a hitch weight of over 1600 lbs. And I can dial the ride level with no problems what so ever.
1513990
Not sure of the exact weight but it is a very sturdy and hravy hitch. I used a floor jack and jack stands to install it. I lifted one side with the jack and head the other side up to bolt it. I did have to cut away a small portion of the underside plastic splash gaurd. I'd say I spent 30 min installing it was fairly easy to install. I'd gues that the hitch weighs 60 pounds give or take. I've had it for a year and im really happy with it
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Hello Richard. If you have a tow package / receiver tube on your vehicle then you can set up the carrier. Please keep in mind, the hitch sits lower to the ground than the vehicle making the carrier closer to the ground. Depending on weight and roads, the carrier may bottom out. There are hitch extensions available that slide into the receiver and come up the back of the vehicle to add height. We do not currently sell these but there are some available online and many hardware stores, such as harbor freight, do carry them.Another thing to be aware of is the weight capacity of the receiver on your vehicle. We hope this answer helps you.Thank youSarahLocksChocksTieDowns. com 856-374-4740 Hello Richard. If you have a tow package / receiver tube on your vehicle then you can set up the carrier. Please keep in mind, the hitch sits lower to the ground than the vehicle making the carrier closer to the ground. Depending on weight and roads, the carrier may bottom out. There are hitch extensions available that slide into the receiver and come up the back of the vehicle to add height. We do not currently sell these but there are some available online and many hardware stores, such as harbor freight, do carry them.Another thing to be aware of is the weight... » Read More Hello Richard. If you have a tow package / receiver tube on your vehicle then you can set up the carrier. Please keep in mind, the hitch sits lower to the ground than the vehicle making the carrier closer to the ground. Depending on weight and roads, the carrier may bottom out. There are hitch extensions available that slide into the receiver and come up the back of the vehicle to add height. We do not currently sell these but there are some available online and many hardware stores, such as harbor freight, do carry them.Another thing to be aware of is the weight capacity of the receiver on your vehicle. We hope this answer helps you.Thank youSarahLocksChocksTieDowns. com 856-374-4740 « Show Less
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I don't have a exact tongue weight capacity but it is a heavy duty hitch that I installed on the rear of our 5th wheel trailer just to pull a 16' boat I am going to guess at least 500lb?
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I'm not certain how much it weighs. It's heavy and unwieldy due to the trailer hitch tongue. I'm totally satisfied with the carrier. I generally slide it over to the car when I am going to use it. If you need exact weight+ I would contact manufacturer.
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Its my understanding that the rule of thumb is that about one tenth of the trailer weight is what your tongue weight is. So in your case about 410 pounds of tongue weight. I in this case a 3500 pound jack would be more than enough. I lift a 780 pound tongue weight with mine.
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Product DetailsItem Weight: 25 pounds (the tent) Shipping Weight: 451 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) includes the crate which probably weighs about 20 pounds. So I'm guessing the trailer alone is about 390-400 pounds that you are towing on a hitch. the tent would add back 25 lbs. plus your gear if you keep it in the trailer.
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Yes, the 3500 lbs is to lift the tongue and not the entire trailer so it is plenty. Normally the tongue weight is 10-15% of the trailer weight which is 350-525 lbs in your case.
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I believe it is the amount of trailer tongue weight. I have a 30' camper that has a GVW of 10000 lbs. I needed a 1000-1200 lb. trunnion bar. I have no trailer sway at all, great hitch.
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Smittybilt rates the bumper as having a class III hitch - Class III is rated to 5000 lbs with 500 lbs tongue weight. The bigger question is what is the tow vehicle rated to pull? If you are installing this on a Jeep CJ or Wrangler, the rating is different based on engine and transmission.
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I am using a standard receiver that mounts to my under carriage. It was installed at RV shop where I purchased the receiver ( hitch). The platform ? If you mean the Bike carrier I would not load anything close to 500#. I loaded my 91' BMW r100 gs which weighs 480# wet and it was straining to hold it. Let alone when driving. I didnt dare trust it for my classic BMW. It hauls my Honda 650l at 350#+ no problem. I hope that helps
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I believe the rack is rated for a 200lb / 2,000lb (tongue / load) weight, which would equate to a 3/4" shank on the ball to fit the 3/4" hole on the rack (we ran into the same thing). If you can find a 2" ball with a 3/4" shank, that would also work; you'd just have to ensure you didn't exceed the 2,000lb towing weight on your 10' trailer. The rack / hitch combo has worked great for us...as long as we observed the shank diameter and capacities.
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If you are talking about the whole receiver hitch itself, I would say it weighs no more than 3 pounds.