Receiver hitch capabilities - Land Rovers Only

natvboy · 08-02-2007, 11:00 AM

If my understanding is correct the correct term for the downward force a hitch receives is called tongue weight?

I ask because I've seen hitch racks that people store motocross bikes as well as mopeds on. Can the receiver hitch on my D1 handle the wieght of a 500 to 800 lb bike? Thinking of adapting or building one for my "crotch rocket"

gragravar · 08-02-2007, 11:09 AM

probably not. rated tongue weight is usually about 1/10 that of the hitch rating and IIRC the D! has a 5K lb hitch. that would mean a 500lb tongue weight. not the problem with those motorcycle trays is that they sit so far back that they really torque the hitch. so you really need to cut the approved tongue weight in half to get the carrying weight of a tray like that. I'd be hesitant to put anything heavier than about 250# on a hitch tray like that. probably the reason you see most of those carrying only dirt bikes and mopeds.

FWIW I have seen a tray like that that adds a single wheel out the back to take some of the weight. that might be able to hold more of the weight.

Disco Mike · 08-02-2007, 11:36 AM

Stock hitch tongue weigh is 350 pounds, If you can pick up the trailor and hitch it up you are in good shape.
I have pulled a tarilor weighing a good 4500 pounds loaded and no tongue weight issues.
If you have your owners manual, check it out, there is good info in there regarding your limitations.
Mike

natvboy · 08-02-2007, 02:26 PM

Thanks for the info guys.

Richie_asg1 · 09-11-2007, 02:05 PM

I think some people sell sankey trailers without the tubs, so you could get a frame set up for bike, plus a kit box. Should be cheaper than standard too.

Funrover · 09-11-2007, 04:25 PM

Yes you CAN haul a single dirtbike on that with a D1! (at least my buddies KTM)

08-02-2007, 11:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
natvboy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 173 Gallery: 0	Receiver hitch capabilities If my understanding is correct the correct term for the downward force a hitch receives is called tongue weight? I ask because I've seen hitch racks that people store motocross bikes as well as mopeds on. Can the receiver hitch on my D1 handle the wieght of a 500 to 800 lb bike? Thinking of adapting or building one for my "crotch rocket" __________________ "He who has a 'why' to live, can bear with almost any 'how'." - Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900)

08-02-2007, 11:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
gragravar Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brighton, CO Posts: 683 Gallery: 0	probably not. rated tongue weight is usually about 1/10 that of the hitch rating and IIRC the D! has a 5K lb hitch. that would mean a 500lb tongue weight. not the problem with those motorcycle trays is that they sit so far back that they really torque the hitch. so you really need to cut the approved tongue weight in half to get the carrying weight of a tray like that. I'd be hesitant to put anything heavier than about 250# on a hitch tray like that. probably the reason you see most of those carrying only dirt bikes and mopeds. FWIW I have seen a tray like that that adds a single wheel out the back to take some of the weight. that might be able to hold more of the weight. __________________ current rides: 2004 Land Rover Discovery II SE7 (still stock) 1992 Range Rover Classic (work in Progress) 2003 Audi allroad (more than a little modified) 1999 BMW R1100S 2001 BMW 330i (wife needed something to drive)

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natvboy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 173 Gallery: 0	Thanks for the info guys. __________________ "He who has a 'why' to live, can bear with almost any 'how'." - Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900)

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08-02-2007, 11:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,771 Gallery: 0	Stock hitch tongue weigh is 350 pounds, If you can pick up the trailor and hitch it up you are in good shape. I have pulled a tarilor weighing a good 4500 pounds loaded and no tongue weight issues. If you have your owners manual, check it out, there is good info in there regarding your limitations. Mike

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Richie_asg1 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 6 Gallery: 0	I think some people sell sankey trailers without the tubs, so you could get a frame set up for bike, plus a kit box. Should be cheaper than standard too.

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