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Ok, so I’ll start off by saying I know virtually nothing about hitches, towing, tow ratings, etc. I have been desperately wanting to pick up a folding trailer for years, but I don’t have space to store one. I was thinking about getting a hitch carrier so I can at least tote my Husky 501 around, maybe bring it along on a family trip, etc. I have a Subaru Outback and some quick googling, it looks like the tongue weight limit for the Outback is 250 lbs. The bike weighs 245-ish, and it looks like the carriers are around 30-40 lbs. Is going over the tongue weight limit by 25-25 lbs a big deal, or not really anything to worry about? The car’s suspension and frame are in good condition, and I would be buying a new class III hitch and having it installed only if I end up getting the carrier or figuring out where to store a trailer. I could load the front of the car up with some extra weight if needed… Honestly, I have no real idea what the consequences of exceeding the tongue weight are, and google is all over the place. Anyone got any first hand insight? Thanks.