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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