Rear Hitch Capacity
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Topic: Rear Hitch Capacity
Posted By: Planetwister
Subject: Rear Hitch Capacity
Date Posted: 10 Mar 2016 at 8:50pm
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Would like to build a rear rack for hauling whatever, maybe a small dirt bike? Anybody know what the max weight is? Thank You ------------- GLORY TO GOD 2016 178 Hood River 2004 F150 |
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Posted By: jstrenn
Date Posted: 10 Mar 2016 at 9:09pm
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I think I read somewhere its only like 150 pounds. Probably not a good idea for dirt bike. |
Posted By: Planetwister
Date Posted: 10 Mar 2016 at 10:59pm
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gotcha, probably just stick my generator back there then. thank you ------------- GLORY TO GOD 2016 178 Hood River 2004 F150 |
Posted By: CharlieM
Date Posted: 10 Mar 2016 at 11:00pm
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Agreed. Not a good idea. In addition to the total weight specification you have to consider the length of the extension from the bumper. Due to the handlebars the bike mount puts the weight way out from the bumper. A few bounces and it's gone.................................
------------- Charlie Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
Posted By: Planetwister
Date Posted: 11 Mar 2016 at 12:57am
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Yeah for sure,i asked my dealer and he said "well ive seen people jump on them so should handle the weight of a small dirt bike" ------------- GLORY TO GOD 2016 178 Hood River 2004 F150 |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 11 Mar 2016 at 7:38am
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Agree with Charlie and jstrenn.
------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 11 Mar 2016 at 8:58am
You should find another dealer. FR says "The spare tire, or two bicycles, on our bike rack." ANYTHING else voids the warranty on the frame. Any modification to the frame to support more weight, voids the warranty on the frame. If you are out of warranty, then do as you will, others have. But I would SERIOUSLY research and then beef up any hitch mount that you intend to use for more then what FR says. I suspect if you put a rack/tray on there, and then had an adult jump up and down on it, 4 real jumps and the hitch would bend to the ground or brake off. ------------- |
Posted By: Planetwister
Date Posted: 11 Mar 2016 at 8:10pm
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Thanks guys appreciate the info. I am handy with a welder and metal so I might see what I can do in a year when the warranty is up. Also thought about towing a real small trailer behind the r-pod.. I don't know about that yet though ------------- GLORY TO GOD 2016 178 Hood River 2004 F150 |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 12 Mar 2016 at 8:11am
When you go to welding under there, remember to protect the water proof membrane under the bottom of the pod. And.. towing a trailer, behind a trailer, is only legal in a few states, make sure you check ahead before you do it. California law says: CA DMV web site says: No passenger vehicle, pickup truck, or RV may tow more than one other vehicle without a Commercial Class A license, with endorsement. ------------- |
Posted By: Pod People
Date Posted: 12 Mar 2016 at 11:00am
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Check our mods page to see how we welded additional support and a new receiver to the rear. We have used a bike rack and 2bikes for our cross country trips. We did the dirt road to Chaco Canyon with no problems. Not everyone has the same results. This is not recommended and voids the warranty. We have a 2009unit that has been ouThis is just what I did, not a suggestion that anyone follow. Vanni of warranty for a long time. Vann ------------- Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179 https://postimg.cc/0zwKrfB9"> 
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Posted By: Pod People
Date Posted: 12 Mar 2016 at 11:02am
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Stupid fingers!They can't type Sorry Vann ------------- Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179 https://postimg.cc/0zwKrfB9">
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Posted By: Planetwister
Date Posted: 12 Mar 2016 at 11:38am
Yep, Class A and doubles endorsement. I likely won't, but it's nice to know I can if I want to get crazy lol ------------- GLORY TO GOD 2016 178 Hood River 2004 F150 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 12 Mar 2016 at 9:21pm
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I think the laws usually require the forward trailer to be a 5th wheel. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: Planetwister
Date Posted: 12 Mar 2016 at 9:58pm
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In California it doesn't matter. I've heard that too though ------------- GLORY TO GOD 2016 178 Hood River 2004 F150 |