ANSWER: People generally purchase the VH-55 RO carrier for the Vespas. This carrier isn’t that much more expensive than the VH-50cc but has a lot more features available. Like the towing feature and it can carry twice the weight. It also has a longer and wider rail to allow for a larger bike if you ever get something larger. We do not have a carrying capacity chart for the VH-50cc but it would weigh about 15 lbs less than the VH-55.
REPLY: ….The question is the Vespa weighs more than the 233 lbs that the chart indicates for a level ride with the VH-55 carrier. Since the center rail on the VH-50cc is 3 inches closer to the hitch pin and since the VH-50 is 15 lbs lighter would it better handle the 246 lbs of the Vespa? Would you please ask one of your engineers for their opinion to help me determine which to purchase.
ANSWER REPLY: …..You will not be able to notice the difference in weight between the 2 carriers. The VH-55 is what Vespa owners have been purchasing and seem to prefer. The VH-55 has a completely adjustable rail, so you can move it as close to the vehicle as possible. The VH-50cc does not have any adjustment.
The VH-55 RO is the best fit for you. The “RO” stands for ramp option if you do not order “RO” then you will not get the ramp.
Please see www.versahaul.com for other vehicle and hitch limitations that may apply.