Trailer for Carrying a Motorcycle with a Class I Trailer Hitch Receiver
Question:
I need a recommendation for a trailer that can tow a 350 pound motorcycle with the class 1 trailer hitch I just purchased from you. I am very new to the towing game. Any help you can provide would be very appreciated.
asked by: Daniel B
Expert Reply:
We carry one utility trailer that may work for you. The Detail K2 Mighty Mutli Utility Trailer # K2MMT5X7 is 7-1/2 feet long and carry up to 1,640 pounds. This will be plenty for your motorcycle.
However, since you said you have a Class I hitch receiver you should verify that your tow vehicle is rated for towing a trailer and how much weight it can tow. The hitch you purchased will have a rating but you are limited by the lowest rated component which is often the vehicle.
If you need a Class I ball mount we have # 3593 that has a 2-1/8 inch rise or 2-3/4 inch drop. If this isn't the rise or drop you need I've linked our selection of Class I ball mounts as well as an article to determine the rise or drop you need.
The trailer fits onto a 2 inch hitch ball like # 19258. You'll want to find a hitch ball that fits the ball mount you choose.
You'll also need a wiring harness if you don't already have one. If you email me back and tell me the year, make, and model of your tow vehicle I'll find the correct 4-way trailer wiring for you.
I've also linked some general articles on towing you may find helpful.
Products Referenced in This Question
2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
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Draw-Tite Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitch - 2-1/8" Rise, 2-3/4" Drop - 6-5/8" Long - 2K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 3 Inch
- Rise - 2 Inch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Draw-Tite
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Detail K2 Mighty Multi A-Frame Utility Trailer - 7-1/2' Long - 1,640 lbs
- Trailers
- Utility Trailers
- Platform
- 1640 lbs
- TIlt Bed Frame
- Cargo
- Wheeled Equipment
- 4W x 7L Foot
- Powder Coated Steel
- Detail K2
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