Hello.
97 Wrangler, 4.0L.
I recently got a 1973 Yamaha DT250. It has a dry weight of 244 lbs. I also have a hitch carrier for dirt bikes, and I'd like to be able to transport my bike with my Jeep. I loaded it up last night and I heard some kind of knock. I got nervous and then unloaded it and left without the bike. I may be psyching myself out, but I'm worried that this is just too much weight on my hitch. I've read other forums of people who are considering getting a bike carrier, but there's not a lot of information about tongue weight capabilities. Should I reinforce my hitch somehow? Do I need to purchase a weight distribution hitch? Do you think it's actually totally fine? Any opinions or advice are appreciated. The last thing I want is for my hitch to drop off on the highway and kill someone. Thanks
97 Wrangler, 4.0L.
I recently got a 1973 Yamaha DT250. It has a dry weight of 244 lbs. I also have a hitch carrier for dirt bikes, and I'd like to be able to transport my bike with my Jeep. I loaded it up last night and I heard some kind of knock. I got nervous and then unloaded it and left without the bike. I may be psyching myself out, but I'm worried that this is just too much weight on my hitch. I've read other forums of people who are considering getting a bike carrier, but there's not a lot of information about tongue weight capabilities. Should I reinforce my hitch somehow? Do I need to purchase a weight distribution hitch? Do you think it's actually totally fine? Any opinions or advice are appreciated. The last thing I want is for my hitch to drop off on the highway and kill someone. Thanks