QUESTION: I have the VH-SPORT RO carrier, It is mounted on a 07 Dodge Ram 1500,4dr with the 5.7 Hemi Engine, I have the Reese hitch model 44603, specs: Tongue Capacity/Tow Capacity: 600/6000 Lbs, Capacity w/ Weight Distribution: 1000/10,000 Lbs. I have a FZ1 Yamaha sport bike and its weight is 487 lb, My question is it safe to tow a small open bed single axle, 5×8 trailer carrying a 545lb Yamaha v650 motorcycle using the class III hitch on the end of your carrier VH-SPORT RO?

ANSWER: The VH-SPORT RO carrier has a carrying capacity of 600 lbs. Since your bike weighs 487 lbs this means that you will have 113 lbs of tongue weight remaining behind the carrier.

However your hitch has a weight rating of 600 lbs and the combined weight of the carrier and motorcycle will exceed this capacity and will not allow for the tongue weight of the trailer.

Further the suspension of your vehicle varies greatly depending on your model of Dodge Ram, but all are less that the 487.  You’ll also need a airbags to increase the suspension capacity.