Calculation to find out (TOW CAPACITY) when towing behind a VH-55 or VH55 RO ***

(This is a two part calculation)

FIRST PART:

Take the tongue capacity of your hitch* ( _____lbs), and subtract - the weight of your motorcycle** - ( ______lbs)

= ( ______lbs), then subtract -

weight of motorcycle carrier - ( _____ lbs VH-55=65 lbs or VH-55 RO= 80 lbs***)

= tongue weight left ( ______ lbs), then divide it by

tongue capacity of your hitch* ( _____lbs)

= (_____._____ this will be a decimal) percent of tongue weight left. (Ending # from FIRST PART will be used in SECOND PART calculation)

SECOND PART:

Take the tow capacity of your hitch* ( _____lbs), and multiply it by

percent of tongue weight left (Ending # of first calculation _____._____)

= ( _____ ), then divide this number by

(3) (1/3 of hitch capacity)

= ( _____ lbs) (Total tow capacity with VH-55 or VH55 RO and motorcycle)

* You can find hitch tow and tongue weight on your receiver or call dealer.

** For weight of motorcycle call up your dealer.

*** VH-55 single motorcycle carrier, VH-55 RO single motorcycle carrier with ramp

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