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that's a some very useful information

luckily i didn't order the 350.00 thing because i only have a class 1 hitch
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I may be wrong but your Jeep dealer should be abe to install a Class 3 hitch for around $400. I can't remember the exact specs for size and weight, but usually the "tongue weight" is up to 600 pounds. The use some huge bolts to secure it to the vehicle's frame. That's what I got, should be able to tow anything just short of a 25' + boat. (not that I plan on destroying my 4.7L V8 or bank account with a boat)

I always try to get something that's overkill since what's acting on the "receiver hitch" is actually a moment force which is usually a lot.
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Fizzinatorr wrote:that's a some very useful information

luckily i didn't order the 350.00 thing because i only have a class 1 hitch
(class 1 might work) This trailer is small but fit my fizzer perfectly... I was thing about buying one but don't want to look at it and use it 3 times a year.. PS Where ya going?
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just from Morristown to Manalapan Area
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old_school wrote:
Fizzinatorr wrote:that's a some very useful information

luckily i didn't order the 350.00 thing because i only have a class 1 hitch
(class 1 might work) This trailer is small but fit my fizzer perfectly... I was thing about buying one but don't want to look at it and use it 3 times a year.. PS Where ya going?

i thought the same thing about a truck

in the year I had it I used it atleast once a week for stuff you had to have a truck for
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I have a class 2 hitch for my H/F trailer and pull it with my volvo 850.I think a class 1 would be ok with just the bike on the trailer as long as you kept the weight towards the back..
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fizz you should be good.. I also hve a wrangler (class 3htitch) and i had no problem.. I would come all the way to hightstown I'm sure you can get a similar deal closer.. (and save the 45 min excursion).. I'm close enough to help if you need it and we can use my jeep if you'd like.. (my work schedule is crazy so scheduling may be tuff)
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Thanks for the offer old school! it's nice to know people are willing to help out just because

I think i've found a friend to borrow a truck from so I should be good still considering a trailer though
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heres an idea
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shredex wrote:heres an idea
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lol, yea, it was a joke.
but to what reelrazor said, you could just unhook the chain, then the transmission wouldnt be rolling. you would just have a spinning wheel.

but I would be terrified that my bike would fall over. maybe put some training wheels on it.
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shredex wrote:heres an idea
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Thats funny, i just sold an 85 honda saber (bike in the picture) at the beginning of summer. I was happy to see it leave my garage..
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