Can The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98840 Accommodate A Motorcycle Carrier Weighing 500lbs

Updated 06/03/2024 | Published 05/28/2024

Question:

Hello. I was looking at the trailer hitch for a 2017 Acura MDX and it states a 900 Lb Weight distributed tongue weight. I’m not familiar with tongue weights so I was wondering if this hitch would support a 500 lb loaded motorcycle rack? Just like a bicycle rack, it connects to the receiver. Just making sure a 500 lb rack would work with this tongue weight. Thank you. Scott.

asked by: Scott

Expert Reply:

Hey Scott,

Tongue weight is the downward force on the trailer hitch when hauling a trailer or hitch mounted accessory. The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98840 can accommodate up to 900lbs so a 500lb loaded up motorcycle carrier would fall within its capabilities.

expert reply by: Kevin C