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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-05-2018, 09:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,647
Posted By mary and bob
I have one of those racks Dean, and it's...

I have one of those racks Dean, and it's currently on the rear of our Casita. But I have only carried one bike on it and only for a short distance as I normally carry the bikes in my pickup. Have...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-26-2017, 04:07 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,647
Posted By mary and bob
Joe; your last line made me remember, we had two...

Joe; your last line made me remember, we had two kayaks still attached to the rack blow off the top of our Honda CRV while towing our Uhaul. Not a fun experience, but no serious damage.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-26-2017, 12:07 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,647
Posted By mary and bob
I'm only commenting on the extended ball mount...

I'm only commenting on the extended ball mount reducing the capacity of the hitch itself. I disagree with etrailer that the long ball mount won't impact that capacity, but who knows to what...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-25-2017, 10:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,647
Posted By mary and bob
Correction; apparently I misunderstood what Mike...

Correction; apparently I misunderstood what Mike was saying. I mistakenly thought he meant the distance from the ball to the trailer axle when he was referring to the ball to the vehicle axle. Or at...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-25-2017, 05:03 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,647
Posted By mary and bob
Mike; I don't think the ball to axle distance has...

Mike; I don't think the ball to axle distance has anything to do with it, it is the leverage principle applied to the ball mount being moved farther out. The longer the ball mount (extension) the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-24-2017, 05:09 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,647
Posted By mary and bob
The rating of the ball mount has nothing to do...

The rating of the ball mount has nothing to do with the rating or load capacity of the receiver that is bolted to the tow vehicle. That rating will be reduced the farther out the ball is from normal.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-24-2017, 01:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,647
Posted By mary and bob
I would say the longer ball mount still uses the...

I would say the longer ball mount still uses the leverage principle of reducing the hitch capacity. Doesn't matter if it is one piece or two, it still moves the ball farther out. My opinion only.
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