RV type, rear overhang and hitch location can dramatically change the forces placed on a hitch-mounted rack. Use the guide below to determine whether your RV configuration is approved.
In all cases, the receiver hitch must be Class III or higher and mounted to the frame.
When a Class A is flat towing a vehicle, the rack may be mounted to the towed vehicle, provided that vehicle has the appropriate frame-mounted hitch and ratings.
Class B motorhomes are generally built on van-based OEM chassis such as Sprinter, Transit and ProMaster platforms. Their rear hitches are typically much closer to the rear axle than those found on larger motorhomes.
Approved when:
When a Class A is flat towing a vehicle, the rack may be mounted to the towed vehicle, provided that vehicle has the appropriate frame-mounted hitch and ratings.
These configurations are not approved and not reccomended.
Longer axle-to-hitch distances and rear frame extensions can create excessive movement and dynamic loading.
Do Not attach directly to the trailer. Although generally more stable than conventional travel trailers, their long rear overhang can still subject a hitch-mounted rack to excessive dynamic loading.
Do Not attach directly to the trailer. The combination of trailer movement, long rear overhang and rear-frame construction can create severe forces at the back of the trailer.
Before ordering, make sure your vehicle and hitch configuration are approved for your Hitch-Rack Pro carrier.
If you're unsure about your RV, hitch or towing configuration, contact us before purchasing.
It's not just about hitch capacity.
A hitch rack mounted close to a vehicle's rear axle behaves very differently from the same rack mounted several feet behind an RV's rear axle. The farther the rack is positioned behind the rear axle, the greater the effect that bumps, dips and road movement can have on the rack and hitch. That's why we evaluate RV use based on vehicle geometry, hitch location and dynamic loading—not simply the hitch's published tongue-weight rating.
It's not just about hitch capacity.
A hitch rack mounted close to a vehicle's rear axle behaves very differently from the same rack mounted several feet behind an RV's rear axle. The farther the rack is positioned behind the rear axle, the greater the effect that bumps, dips and road movement can have on the rack and hitch. That's why we evaluate RV use based on vehicle geometry, hitch location and dynamic loading—not simply the hitch's published tongue-weight rating.
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