ANSWER: Leverage is expressed in foot-lbs which is a unit of torque. To calculate this you would use a sum of the moments equation. So, sum the moments of the Versahaul vh-55, motorcycle, and 150 lbs of cargo Torque = Force x Distance The moment of the VH-55 is 94 lbs X 2 feet = 188 ft-lbs The moment of the motorcycle is 350 lbs x 2 feet = 700 ft-lbs The moment of the cargo carrier is 150 lbs x 3 feet = 450 ft-lbs The sum of the moments is 1338 ft-lbs. Compare this number to the torque rating on your hitch. Note: This is not the same as the 1000 lbs tongue weight. 1000 ft-lbs and 1000 lbs are as different as 55 MPH and 55 hours. Sometimes this number is hard to find. Might be in your owners manual. Sometimes manufacturers don’t list torque ratings. With 1000 lbs Class IV hitch on a 3/4 ton frame, I’d expect the torque rating to be high.