Motorhome Scooter Carrier for Class C RV to Carry 474-lb Suzuki Burgman 400 Scooter
Updated 03/26/2018 | Published 03/23/2018
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Question:
my motor home is a 2018 Forest River Class C Forester my scooter is a 400 Suzuki Bergman will this work safely.
asked by: Winston C
Expert Reply:
Your Suzuki Burgman scooter has a substantial curb weight of 474-lbs. This means you will need a hitch-mount scooter carrier such as the motorhome-approved Ultra-Fab Carrier # UF48-979033 which is rated for up to 500-lbs.
You'll also want to check the safety sticker on your RV hitch to ensure that the hitch itself is rated with enough capacity for the combined weight of the scooter and the 50-lb carrier. Your hitch must be rated for at least 500-lbs of total tongue weight.
Since scooters like your have uneven weight distribution front-to-back (due to the engine being closer to the rear tire) you will want to be careful that you balance that load on the carrier as evenly as possible.
You will also want to use a hitch lock # e98882 to secure the carrier to your hitch and a sturdy cable lock to secure the scooter to the carrier. You'll also need tie-downs to stabilize the scooter on the carrier, such as ShockStrap Ratcheting Motorcycle Tie-Down Kit # 297-9RSBB-M.
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