Best Way Carry Dirt Bike With 2008 Jeep Compass
Updated 02/21/2013 | Published 02/17/2013
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Im looking at your class 3 Draw-Tite 2inch hitch which states a tongue weight of 525 pounds. I believe the Compass manual mentions a limit of 150lbs. Is my limit here the 350 or 150 as Im planning to hook up a dirt bike carrier to the hitch which will be close to the 350 limit?
asked by: Paul
Helpful Expert Reply:
Although the Draw-Tite Class III # 75712 has a 525 lb tongue weight capacity, the capabilities of the hitch will be limited by the capabilities of the vehicle its installed on. If the vehicle manufacturers stated tongue weight capacity is lower than that of the hitch, you will need to abide by the lower rating.
I cannot recommend exceeding Jeep's stated tongue weight capacity, as exceeding it could cause the attachment points between the vehicle and the hitch to fail.
A better solution for carrying your dirt bike would be to use a small utility trailer and a wheel chock like part # RA-17 and tie down straps like # EM05729.
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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