Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver And Tow Setup For Towing Motorcycle On Trailer

Updated 05/22/2017 | Published 05/20/2017

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Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"

(59)

$187.87

1" x 18" Tie-Down Motorcycle Assist Straps (Qty 2)

(29)

$6.18

T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector

(11)

$57.16

1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs

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$15.70

2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 3,500 lbs

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$18.47

Erickson Motorcycle and ATV Tie-Downs w Soft Ties and TCS Buckles - 1"x6' - 400 lbs - Qty 2

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$16.29

Tow-Rax Removable Wheel Chock w/ Wood Screws - 6-1/2" Wide Tires - Tubular Steel - Black

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Question:

hi I would like to purchase the hitch for my 2013 Hyundai sonata I want to haul my motorcycle to n Carolina in july my bike weighs about 500lbs and I will be using a 5x8 open mesh trailer like the ones they sell in lowes and home depot would I be able to do this without any problems of it being too heavy thanks

asked by: Phil B

Helpful Expert Reply:

For your 2013 Hyundai Sonata, I recommend the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Class I # 24965. With this hitch, you will want the Sportframe Drawbar 2-1/8" Rise or 2-3/4" Drop 2000 lb Kit # 3593. This ball mount can use a 1-7/8 inch hitch ball like # 19256 or a 2 inch hitch ball like # 19258 to match your trailer coupler. For your trailer wiring, I recommend the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118557. This has quick connects that connect to your factory wiring behind the tail lights and draws power directly from the battery to protect your system from overdraw.

You won't have any issues using a mesh trailer like you mentioned to haul your 500 lb motorcycle from what I can find your car has a 1,000 lb towing capacity, but I recommend double checking your owners manual. I recommend using the Tow-Rax Removable Wheel Chock # TWSPWM to secure your bike to the trailer and then use Erickson Motorcycle and ATV Tie-Downs w Soft Ties and TCS Buckles - 1"x6' - 400 lbs - Qty 2 # EM05729 along with the 1" x 18" Tie-Down Motorcycle Assist Straps (Qty 2) # 06303. I've used a very similar system for transporting my bike and it works great.