DOs and DONTs
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NO – use not permitted
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Basketball rack, hoophitch, portable B-Ball or equal
Not to be used while parked nor while driving due to undefined loads.
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Hitch hotel, cabins, big size boxes
Due to undefined load conditions (wind loads and load distribution).
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Garden Tractor Carrier, VersaHaul, ATV carrier or equal
Due to high load.
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Motor bike carrier or equal
Due to high load.
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Liftgator, liftgates, radco or equal
Due to high load.
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Tow ring, recovery ball mount
Due to excessive peak loads expected during recovery activities.
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Massive forged class IV ball mounts
In case of a crash these ball-mounts provide a too high stiffness compared to class III ball mounts. These might harm the structure.
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YES – but there is a limitation
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Truck bed extender
Max. 3 feet extension Strictly limited to max. 50 % load of the allowed tongue load incl. weight of carrier.
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Sports gear carrier (Ski, Boat support or equal)
Strictly limited to max. 50 % load of the allowed tongue load incl. weight of carrier.
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Leisure equipment like bench, picknick-table, hamrock, TV-carrier or equal
Static use only (not during driving); limited to max. tongue weight.
![DOs and DONTs LOAD-CASE ASSESSMENT](https://www.oris-automotive.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Pickup-Crane-Lifting-Aid.jpg)
Crane or lifting aid or equal
Strictly limited to max. 50 % load of the allowed tongue load incl. weight of carrier. Static use only (not during driving); limited to half of allowed tongue weight.
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Cargo baskets and cages
Strictly limited to max. 50 % load of the allowed tongue load incl. box weight.
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Cargo boxes
Strictly limited to max. 50 % load of the allowed tongue load incl. box weight. It must be secured that the box size is smaller than the rear end of the car (max. 50″ wide, max. 25″ long, max. 30″ high).
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Bike carriers
Please ensure that the heaviest bikes are closest to the car. The load incl. carrier weight has to be strictly limited to 160lbs / 2 bicycles.
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BBQ grill or equal
Strictly limited to max. 50 % load of the allowed tongue load. Please be aware that gas bottles create a severe risk of explosion in case of a rear collision.
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Adjustable ball mounts
The ball position must comply with the defined max. allowed ball position for the individual hitch / car model. These ball mounts may lead to higher damage in case of a crash due to dimension and stiffness.
![YES – without limitation](https://www.oris-automotive.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Icon-Do.png)
YES – without limitations
![DOs and DONTs LOAD-CASE ASSESSMENT](https://www.oris-automotive.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Pickup-Small-Utility-Item.jpg)
Small utility items like step, vice, etc.