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Originally Posted by Beth Sweet
Ike, would this type of a design work for a team without access to a truck/SUV?
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Hmmm. Maybe. I was planning on designing it for a 2 inch receiver (class III and IV). These are typically on trucks and suvs and are rate for 350-1200 pounds of tongue weight (a bit overkill for a bot).
Class I and II are the 1.25" recievers. These are commonly available for cars and small SUVs. Class I is rated for 200 lbs of tongue weight and class II is 300-350 pounds. I think Class I are typically for small cars and Class II are for Minivans and small SUVs.
I figure the cart will likely be at least 50-75 pounds. With a 130 pound bot that begins pushing the limits of the Class I hitch. I will look at the ratings for the trays out there for Class I and Class II hitches. Do you have a particular vehicle in mind?