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.