Recommendation for Carrying Scooter Either Behind RV or Jeep Wrangler Flat Towed by it

Updated 12/05/2017 | Published 12/03/2017

Question:

We have a 2006 Tiffin Allegro F53 V10 5K tow rating and 500lb tongue limit We flat-tow our 2006 Wrangler 2.4L using a roadmaster setup with brakes, etc. In addition to this Id like to be able to carry our Yamaha 125cc scooter ~240lbs. We already have a reciever-mount motorcycle carrier that has worked fine for the scooter. Im trying to decide between adding your class 3 receiver to the Wrangler to carry the scooter or using one of your dual-receiver extensions oh the MH, which would be slightly more convenient at destinations. Can you give me your thoughts on either solution? Thanks,

asked by: David

Expert Reply:

Assuming the carrier has the clearance needed to fit past the spare mounted at the back of your 2006 Jeep Wrangler the best option would be mount it on the Wrangler with a hitch like the # 75193 when we installed this rack on a 2006 Jeep Wrangler we found that it had a distance of 6-1/4 inches from the hitch pin hole to the furthest point out on the spare.

Most scooter carriers are not rated for the rougher ride quality that is present at the rear of RVs is why the first option you listed is not ideal.

expert reply by: Jameson C