Can Draw-Tite Class III Hitch 75471 Carry 350 lb Motorcycle on 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe

Updated 03/20/2021 | Published 03/18/2021

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Question:

I have a 2009 Hyundai Santa fe i am purchasing a draw tite hitch. I will be using a motorcycle carrier. My motorcycle weighs 362 lbs. that should be able to carry it with out a problem correct?

asked by: James N

Expert Reply:

As long as the combined 362 lb weight of the bike and the weight of the carrier you'll use doesn't exceed the 525 lb tongue weight capacity of the Draw-Tite # 75471 Class III hitch and the combined weight of the two doesn't exceed the tongue weight capacity of the vehicle as mentioned in the owner's manual, you should be fine carrying the motorcycle.

If you don't already have a carrier in mind, I'd recommend the Ultra-Fab # UF48-979033 which can accommodate tires up to 5 inches wide. The rack weighs about 50 lbs, so its combined weight and the weight of the bike would come in well under the tongue weight capacity of the hitch you want to use.

The BoatBuckle # IMF14207 ratchet straps would work well to secure the bike to the carrier, I'd recommend using two sets.

expert reply by: Mike L