Category Archives: Vehicle Compatibility

Versahaul carriers’ compatibility depend on the type of vehicle and motorcycle. If you have concerns with the carrying capacity or the type of your vehicle, you may be able to answer your question by researching these cases we had with other customers.

QUESTION: If the lower entrance edge of our receiver on the rear of our RV runs from 19 ” to 24″ from the ground, depending upon the level of the road, how well will your ramps work with the VH trike carrier? And, if our trike weighs approx 570 lbs, would you say the carrier will do the hauling job safely?

ANSWER: The carrier itself without the ramps will be around 150 lbs. The best way to move it if you do not have to people is to disassemble the carrier. Each one of the rails will slide off the main tube to allow for storage and moving the carrier easier. This carrier has a rail length of 71.5″ and a carrying capacity of 600 lbs

By | November 4, 2013

QUESTION: If the lower entrance edge of our receiver on the rear of our RV runs from 19 ” to 24″ from the ground, depending upon the level of the road, how well will your ramps work with the VH trike carrier? And, if out trike weighs approx 570 lbs, would you say the carrier will do the hauling job safely?

ANSWER: The carrier itself without the ramps will be around 150 lbs. The best way to move it if you do not have to people is to disassemble the carrier. Each one of the rails will slide off the main tube to allow for storage and moving the carrier easier. This carrier has a rail length of 71.5″ and a carrying capacity of 600 lbs

By | November 4, 2013

QUESTION: I have looked at your list , my 2002 4wd Tahoe is not on your list that I can find , I would like to use a 2006 Hayabusa on it , I am also still looking to find its weight also, but can you tell me witch ones that you offer I should use an an idea of their cost?

ANSWER: The VH-SPORT RO would be the carrier to look at. You can put 283 lbs on top of the carrier and your vehicle will still sit level. You can add more weight than the 283, but the more weight that you add you will begin to see the rear of the vehicle to start to sag. The suspension will begin to compress and you may see the vehicle riding rougher. The VH-SPORT RO will run $600.00 shipped within the continental U.S. will likely need air bags or another type of suspension enhancement to be able to carry the weight of this bike that lists at 485 lbs. Please see www.versahaul.com for other vehicle and hitch limitations that may apply. http://versahaul.com/vhsportro.php

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QUESTION: I have a 2007 Chevy Suburban LTZ with factory tow package and air leveling system. Your guide says that air leveling systems increases the tongue weight but not by how much. Can I use the VH-90RO with a 559 lb Honda Rancher 350 with my Suburban?

ANSWER: We have transported a similar ATV with a 1500 Silverado.  The truck could not support the weight, until we installed air bags.  The airbags made all the difference and the truck was level. Please see www.versahaul.com for other vehicle and hitch limitations that may apply.  Most hitches are rated for only 500 lbshttp://wwwversahaul.com/vh90ro.php

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QUESTION: I have a 2013 Range Rover Sport, is it true the maximum weight is only 173 lbs…need to carry generator, snow blower, etc. And they are much heavier.

  ANSWER: The 173 lbs is how much weight you can put on top of the carrier and the vehicle will still sit level. You can add more weight, but the more weight over the 173 lbs the vehicle’s suspension will gradually begin to compress. REPLY: …..It has a tongue load capacity of 1,000 lbs. it will still sag above 173 lbs? ANSWER REPLY: ….Yes, according to our chart that is how much weight you can have on the vehicle and it will sit level. You will start to see the shocks compress and see some sag with the additional weight added.

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QUESTION: I have a 2002 X5 BMW 3.0L automatic and need to haul: 2003 GSXR 600, 2006 KTM 250 SXF. Only one at a time but which model will work?

ANSWER: This particular vehicle (2002 X5 BMW) will only be able to haul one bike at a time. I would recommend the VH-SPORT RO carrier. It is designed for the sport bikes, but will also work for the dirt bikes as well. 2003 GSXR 600: dry weight of 359 lbs 2006 KTM 250 SXF: dry weight of 217 lbs

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QUESTION: Do you have the max capacity for your VH55.for a 2012 Toyota land cruiser? Can I haul a 430# sport bike with it? the Land cruiser has a 500# tongue weight rating.

ANSWER: The vehicle will still sit level with 312 lbs on top of the carrier. You can safely add more weight, but you will see you vehicle’s suspension gradually begin to compress with the additional weight added. You may also see a rougher ride as the vehicles suspension will begin to compress with the additional weight as well. If you are hauling a sport bike then I would recommend the VH-SPORT RO sport carrier. It has a longer and wider rail and ramp. Please see www.versahaul.com for other vehicle and hitch limitations that may apply. http://versahaul.com/vhsportro.php

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QUESTION: I have a 2008 Porsche Cayenne 4 wheel drive with factory trailer hitch from Porsche. If I purchase your VH-Sport -RO what would be the weight limit for hitch ? Can you please clarify for me what I need to have for a Sport Bike ? I have a Ducati Diavel that I would like to haul with your Hitch Carrier.

ANSWER: You can haul 325 lbs on top of the VH-SPORT RO carrier and your vehicle will sit level. Any extra weight over the 325 lbs your vehicle’s suspension will gradually begin to compress. You just must know that with the additional weight over the 325 your vehicle may have a rougher ride as the suspension will be compressed more. Please see www.versahaul.com for other vehicle and hitch limitations that may apply. http://www.versahaul.com/vh55ro.php

By | November 4, 2013