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Old 03-30-2013, 01:21 PM   #1
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Has anyone put a small motorcycle or scooter on the back of their RW using a hitch-mount carrier? If so, were there any problems or concerns? We are considering a small Yamaha that weighs about 290# for basic transportation and a little fun in the dirt.
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Old 03-30-2013, 02:58 PM   #2
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I haven't done it yet but I'm considering a double carrier for a couple of old Honda Ct110 that I have. I too would be interested in any results others have had. I would think that we'd have to carry some extra water to help overcome the extra weight in the back.
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Old 03-30-2013, 04:01 PM   #3
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We tow a 2012 Honda trike on a trailer behind our 2011 36RL. The bike is about 1000lbs and there is about 175lbs tongue weight on the hitch. We have towed it a few 10000 miles with no problem.
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Old 03-30-2013, 10:55 PM   #4
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I too have considerdputtinga small motorcycle on the back BUT you would need at least a 6" extension and with the extension the 300 lblimit I thinkwould be dropped to some where around 200 lbs.
Looking at the hitch I would think it could handle 500 lbs but I my opinion I think Redwood put a low limit so that everybody don't load it up
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Old 03-31-2013, 06:56 PM   #5
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Has anyone put a small motorcycle or scooter on the back of their RW using a hitch-mount carrier? If so, were there any problems or concerns? We are considering a small Yamaha that weighs about 290# for basic transportation and a little fun in the dirt.


The factory stated maximum limits on the hitch are 300 lbs hitch weight and 3000 lbs trailer weight.



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