IdahoBeav
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If everything happened in only 2 dimensions, sure, but the slightest bump, and you have moments (torques) in multiple directions, namely torsional stress on the sleeved connection at the receiver. I'll bet if you stand on the edge of the platform at either the driver or passenger side, that edge drops 8"-1' or maybe more. If you hit reflection cracking on the road or a spot with a slight sunken grade, that thing is bouncing and twisting all over.Wouldn't be much of an issue. Average ATV weight would be ~600#. A 600# weight on the bumper isn't that much. The hitch should support it and truck should have the payload for it.
I can see an issue however when it comes to approach and departure angles or undulating dirt roads with deep ruts but standard paved road... Nah
It's an all around terrible design.