Has anyone had experience with a bumper mounted hitch receiver?
I know the 4" x 4" bumper was not made to hold a heavy load, however I step on it all the time to climb up the ladder.
I'm looking at carrying one e-bike on a motorcycle carrier, let's say 130 lbs total, on the bumper.
In particular, I'm looking at the following:
- Curt 19100 4" x 4" Bumper Hitch Receiver, 350 lbs Capacity (12 lbs)
- Black Widow 400 lbs Capacity Motorcycle Carrier (36 lbs)
- Lectric eBike with cargo basket and accessories (70 lbs)
As much as I'd like to get a proper hitch receiver welded to my frame, that's just not really an option right now.
Do you think 130 lbs would be fine on my RV aluminum bumper? I understand there is some leverage so the effective weight is higher.
I've got a 1,000 mile trip and a 1,300 mile trip ahead of me in the next few months.