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Tue, 14 November 2017 03:29 |
Ronald Pottol
Messages: 505 Registered: September 2012 Location: Redwood City, California
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A front receiver hitch would be nice, as I'd like to put a bike rack up
there.
On Mon, Nov 13, 2017 at 4:58 PM, Jim Kanomata wrote:
> I realize, we show tongue weight of 1,000 lbs, however, to be able to drive
> comfortably is an issue.
> There are few accessory that can be used to transfer the load .
> Were a Blue Ox Distributor and sell the Sway Pro weight distribution hitch
> which makes a difference when the tongue weight exceeds 500 lbs.
>
> On Mon, Nov 13, 2017 at 4:42 PM, Jim Kanomata
> wrote:
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>> Should you elect to mount it in the back, we supply the HD Square
> receiver
>> hitch that can handle.
>> Were also working on a front mount with the Square receiver.
>> Rick Flanagan will need to assist us on load calculations.
>> I'm begining to see that the front mount has some limitation on weight
>> capacity.
>> Like any kit, we learned from Blue Ox, the towing people that you never
>> want to weld onto a frame, just bolt it.
>>
>>
>> On Sun, Nov 12, 2017 at 5:32 PM, Mike
> wrote:
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>>> powerjon wrote on Sun, 12 November 2017 09:23
>>>> Mike,
>>>> Find one that fit the Vespa weight and size and in the price range
> that
>>> you can afford. Don't go cheap, mid range is probably best. Not an
> issue
>>>> as for weight for the carrying the Vespa. I know a several that have
>>> mounted the Honda Elite model 250. Depends totally on the type of hitch
>>>> mounted on the rear of the GMC. Receiver type is the only one that I
>>> would use, bumper bolt on is a NOT for usage.
>>>>
>>>> JR Wright
>>>> GMC Great Laker MHC
>>>> GMC Eastern States Charter Member
>>>> GMCGL Tech Editor
>>>> GMCMI
>>>> 78 GMC Buskirk 30' Stretch
>>>> 1975 GMC Avion (Under Reconstruction)
>>>> Michigan
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> > On Nov 12, 2017, at 9:00 AM, Mike wrote:
>>>> >
>>>> > Hello All, i'm looking for suggestions on the best way to carry
>>> along a 250 pound Vespa motor scooter?
>>>> >
>>>> > I am looking at hitch - mounted carriers for this application, do
>>> you have any experience with a specific model or what would you
> recommend?
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> > Thanks for your opinions,
>>>> > Regards,
>>>> > Mike
>>>> >
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>>>
>>> Thanks JR, I agree the hitch mount is the way to go.The Vespa weighs in
>>> at ~265 lbs, going with a carrier that will handle 400 to 500 lbs
> should be
>>> more than sufficient to support the scooter.
>>>
>>> Thanks again,
>>> Regards,
>>> Mike
>>>
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