How High Off the Ground Can MaxxTow Wheelchair Carrier # MT70106 Be and Still Make Ramp Contact
Question:
from other statements made in the reviews, there seems to be a maximum height the carrier can be from the ground in order for the ramp to contact the ground for loading. I would be using this carrier for hauling a 200 lb. power chair, the end of the ramp MUST contact the ground. I could be 16 inches from the ground to the surface of the carrier. Thank You for your time
asked by: John H
Helpful Expert Reply:
The ramp on the MaxxTow # MT70106 Wheelchair Carrier has a hinge design that allows a very wide range of motion. It can easily make a nearly 45-degree angle which would certainly accommodate a carrier height off the ground of 16-inches while still maintaining ramp-to-ground contact.
The 2-inch hitches offered for your 2008 Honda CR-V are all rated as Class III hitches and have tongue weight capacities of either 525-lbs or 350-lbs. I suggest you check the safety/warning sticker on your hitch to verify its capacity before using a wheelchair carrier like the MaxxTow. You might also check your vehicle owners manual for any guidance or limitations from the manufacturer as to its hitch weight capacity. Since the MaxxTow # MT70106 weighs about 85-lbs, this plus your 200-lb power chair should be fine in terms of hitch capacity, but a check of the vehicle itself is a good idea.
