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mxtech1
3/3/2022 7:43pm
3/3/2022 7:43pm
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3/5/2022 6:46pm
Anyone have experience using a 4-door sedan to pull a lightweight trailer and motorcycle?
I have ‘17 Nissan Altima and wondering the pros/cons of using it to pull my bike to the track on the weekends? I see they make receiver hitch kits for it for a Class 2 mount. And I suppose I would try to find a small, aluminum trailer just big enough to fit the bike.
Seems like a hitch-mounted bike carrier would be too much tongue weight for the rear suspension? I wouldn’t want it to squat too low in the rear being a FWD vehicle.
Obviously a truck would be preferential, but it’s not an option right now. Any thoughts?
I have ‘17 Nissan Altima and wondering the pros/cons of using it to pull my bike to the track on the weekends? I see they make receiver hitch kits for it for a Class 2 mount. And I suppose I would try to find a small, aluminum trailer just big enough to fit the bike.
Seems like a hitch-mounted bike carrier would be too much tongue weight for the rear suspension? I wouldn’t want it to squat too low in the rear being a FWD vehicle.
Obviously a truck would be preferential, but it’s not an option right now. Any thoughts?
The Shop
FWIW, though the Altima might be a touch low, I built a rack for the back of my Rav4 to carry my bike and it works frigging awesome.
Bought new $2500 OTD, hauls two bikes, EZ UP, cooler, tools, gas cans...no problem driving and still easy to stop
Trailer is around 600 lbs, so loaded up it is still under 1200 lbs total (normally less for me with one bike most weekends). I would not go below 2.4-2.5L, you will need at least 160HP to pull comfortably depending on the car. A 2.0L or less will pull it, just don't be in a hurry
Pit Row
300 pound trailer plus another 300 of bike, gear and fuel and I don't see a problem towing it.
Is it legal?
Knock yourself out
My son pulled one with his 14 civic
No problem
And yes, his civic is a 4dr
Sounds like the low weight is not a major factor for the car, so I think I am going to go for it.
I've had experience with other small trailers in the past and they just bounce all over the place and are noisy as all heck.
I just ordered a hitch for a prius lol.
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