02-13-2019, 01:53 AM
Good point re: overtorquing the receiver/frame with these big setups.
On my coach, for example, the hitch is rated for 1400lb of tongue weight. It's a bit hard to go from that number to a more general torque value, but the total weight of my hitch, towbar, cargo tray, rack, cargo, and bikes is about 350lb with a center of mass about 12 inches behind the end of the receiver. So I think with safety factors, napkin math blah-blah-blah, we are probably okay.
On my coach, for example, the hitch is rated for 1400lb of tongue weight. It's a bit hard to go from that number to a more general torque value, but the total weight of my hitch, towbar, cargo tray, rack, cargo, and bikes is about 350lb with a center of mass about 12 inches behind the end of the receiver. So I think with safety factors, napkin math blah-blah-blah, we are probably okay.
2008 Newell #1234
Boulder, CO