ANSWER: The VH-50cc is for larger Bicycles and 50cc scooters and mopeds. It fits Class II hitches. http://www.versahaul.com/vh50cc.php Here is the dealers list. There is a link to internet dealers on this page. http://www.versahaul.com/dealers.php
ANSWER: The VH-SPORT RO is the carrier for you bike. Yet, your suspension on the Range Rover is likely not going to be able to carry this load. You’ll need air shocks (air bags) if you want the use the Range Rover. I calculate that around a 220 lb bike is the max you can carry with your suspension and have the vehicle frame stay level, Unless you have autoride air suspension or stiffer suspension.
ANSWER: The VH-55 RO ships in two boxes or 78 lbs and 17 lbs. I don’t have exact weights be there is likely more than 6 lbs of shipping material. You’ll likely be over the hitch capacity of 500 lbs. The other concern will be the Suspension of your vehicle. Unless you have a large vehicle the suspension will be maxed out. I have a chart on www.versahaul.com with guidelines for this carrier. http://www.versahaul.com/vh55ro.php look under limitations and find your vehicle REPLY: ….I carry a scooter on top of my class three hitch on the back of my motorhome so no issues with vehicle. Limits are Scooter curb weight and carrier weight plus straps. Is the net weight of the VH-55 RO really 89 or 82 pounds? Can you recommend a carrier rack 78 pounds fit for a rear engine scooter? ANSWER REPLY: ….If you a scooter with a long wheel base then you will need a VH-SPORT RO. The VH-55 RO is not long enough for long rear engine scooters like the Helix, Reflex, Majestic, Gold Wing, and Burgman scooters. You should buy the VH-SPORT RO. http://versahaul.com/CarrierCalculator.php Approx. Shipping Weight.: 111 lbs.
ANSWER: The Pilot suspension is rated between 250 and 300 lbs carrying capacity with the VH-55 RO. You may need a suspension enhancement device like a helper spring or air ride air spring for this vehicle. The weight of the Motorcycle may weigh down the back of the vehicle. Air ride suspension can fix this. If you have the suspension, then you may consider the VH-SPORT RO. The sportbike carrier has a wider and longer loading ramp and a wider and longer rail for street bike tires.
ANSWER: The VW Passat can only carry a very small amount of weight on the suspension. The VersaHaul will not work for your application. Do not attempt this on your car! The Hayabusa also likely has tires wider than the VH-Sport at 7-7/8″ wide, which is our widest carrier. So, this is not a good fit.
ANSWER: The VH-55 RO which has a 71.5″ long rail will work, but it will be tight you will have about 1″ remaining on the rail. This is for a all stock bike. I would recommend jumping up to the VH-SPORT RO model which has a 77.5″ rail and will give you plenty of extra space. REPLY: ….what is the pricing on these two models, to have direct shipped UPS. Unless you have a dealer near Hayward Wisconsin? ANSWER REPLY: ….We do not sell direct. You can purchase from a dealer in your area or from our online dealers. http://versahaul.com/dealers.php There is a button you can click at this link to find the internet dealers. The VH-55 ROs $493.99 shipped VH-SPORT RO runs $ 599.99 shipped
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
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
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
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