Using the Curt Multi-Purpose Ball Mount Part # D210 on 2001 Ford F150

Published 06/24/2008

Question:

have a 2 receiver on my 2001 f150 ford super crew want buy the curt multipurpose ball mount to attach a bike rack 4 bikes and tow a pop up camper that weighs 1,300lb dry and 1,700lb wet can you tell me if this will exceed the tongue weight

asked by: Brian

Expert Reply:

The Curt Trailer Hitch Ball mount with 2 Inch Receiver will work great for you as long as you do not exceed the 500 lb tongue weight capacity. Since the tongue weight of a trailer is calculated as being 10 to 15 percent of the loaded trailer weight, we will figure your tongue weight is a maximum of 255 lbs. This would mean that anything used on the receiver could weigh no more than the 350 pound limit of the receiver. The typical bicycle weighs around 30-35 lbs, and the 4 bike racks that we offer all weigh between 25 and 60 lbs.

expert reply by: Mike L