The factory bicycle hitch is rated at 150 lbs. I pressed down on the hitch at the receiver with my hand and noticed flex. I applied nowhere near the up/down force that would be experienced with a rack and 2 bikes attached as the trailer bounces down the road.
Has anyone experienced any problems with the factory hitch? For peace of mind I may end up welding an additional cross member between the rail brackets and connect it to the back of the receiver.
Has anyone experienced any problems with the factory hitch? For peace of mind I may end up welding an additional cross member between the rail brackets and connect it to the back of the receiver.
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