Motorcycle Hitch carrier on W164
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Motorcycle Hitch carrier on W164
I have a 2008 ML550 and would like to carry a dirt bike on a motorcycle hitch carrier. I have read the following regarding tongue weight capacity:
"A Mercedes W164 typically has a trailer hitch tongue weight capacity of around 350 lbs. when equipped with a Class 3 hitch, which is the standard for this vehicle;meaning it can handle a tongue weight of up to 350 pounds while towing a trailer with a maximum weight carrying capacity of 3,500 pounds."
Is the above information correct?
The weight of the bike is 251 pounds, add a full tank of fuel (approx. 25 lbs.) and the carrier weight (51 lbs.) for a total of 327 pounds. Therefore, this should be ok with no issues?
Has anyone done this before and all works out ok, maybe anyone have a picture with the carrier and bike installed?
Many thanks in advance.
"A Mercedes W164 typically has a trailer hitch tongue weight capacity of around 350 lbs. when equipped with a Class 3 hitch, which is the standard for this vehicle;meaning it can handle a tongue weight of up to 350 pounds while towing a trailer with a maximum weight carrying capacity of 3,500 pounds."
Is the above information correct?
The weight of the bike is 251 pounds, add a full tank of fuel (approx. 25 lbs.) and the carrier weight (51 lbs.) for a total of 327 pounds. Therefore, this should be ok with no issues?
Has anyone done this before and all works out ok, maybe anyone have a picture with the carrier and bike installed?
Many thanks in advance.
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This is a very good question but unfortunately I can't help you. I will be watching this thread. As I would love to add a OEM tow hitch to our but can't seem to find one and actually what it involves.
I hope the group helps you out.
I hope the group helps you out.
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Well, I am not looking for a tow hitch, as mine has a factory tow hitch installed. I just want to know if the tongue carrying capacity is indeed 350 lbs. as stated and if carrying that bike in the back will cause any issues.
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The placard for the weight rating is on the hitch itself. If you truly have an OEM hitch, that is rated up to 750 lbs. However, there were a few years with bad welds so you will have to check for that.
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