What Would Happen if Vehicle Tongue Weight Capacity Was Exceeded

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What happens if I go over the max tounge weight capacity on my 2012 civic, I cant imagine that it would break anything it all seems really sturdy

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You'll most likely damage the vehicle frame before you do the hitch when you exceed the tongue weight capacity of a vehicle. The trailer hitch from Curt part # C11391 that fits your 2012 Honda Civic has a tongue weight capacity of 200 lbs which you'd need to stay under that figure as well as the figure listed in your owner's manual since you are only as strong as the weakest component in your towing setup.

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Answer 1

For your 2015 Honda Civic coupe SI you would want the Curt Hitch part #C11391 that has been confirmed to fit your vehicle. It wouldn't stick out to far, if you check out the picture I attached you will see exactly where it will sit on your…

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Answer 2

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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Yep, so long as your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness is not a hybrid both the Curt and etrailer hitches will fit: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13382 - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98912 The only difference besides price is the finish; the…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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I definitely understand being a bit overwhelmed by the amount of options in front of you, however I can definitely help with differentiating the trailer hitches for your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon along with explaining my personal recommendation,…

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Thanks for reaching out, Roy! The term "best" can be a little subjective since everyone has their own experiences and needs/wants, but in regards to which bike rack has the best features it is the Thule Epos Bike Rack #TH99XE hands-down…

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Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 9

Hey Kin, yes the Draw-Tite Max-Frame #DT28GR will fit your 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE. This hitch has a 2,000 lb weight capacity, a 300 lb tongue weight capacity, and will work great with the Kuat Transfer V2 #KU84FR.

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Answer 10

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 #SH22G and the NV 2.0 #NV22G that you referenced are both excellent platform-style racks that will hold your bikes by the front wheels with no frame contact. These are top-of-the-line carriers and you really would not go wrong…

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Hey Ryan, the Hollywood Racks E-Bike rack part #HLY84FR that you referenced would work great on your 2020 Hyundai Kona but you would need to have a hitch installed first like the Curt #C98QV. If you were wanting a really nice e-bike rack though I…

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