Hitch carriers

**Rocketman250r** · 12-25-2009, 09:43 PM

Hey what would you guys say is the tongue weight of a light trailer with a snowmobile on it ? I'm thinking of towing a trailer and having my bike on the lift lol....I hope I dont roast my tranny.

**arekzjawin** · 12-27-2009, 08:44 PM

I want to tow my bike on a ford focus station wagon to BC. Any recommendations? Can I use the hitch or should I use a trailer? The bike is Bandit 1200.

**cptseawolf** · 12-27-2009, 09:27 PM

for the hitch carriers u need at least a class 3 hitch...which means you need a vehicle with a real frame...no unibody.

Thus your focus is out, no choice but a trailer. Plus i dont think a hitch carrier will even carry a bandit 1200...they are usually only good for 3-500lbs

**dirtbag** · 12-27-2009, 11:45 PM

What class hitch for this one?

Actually it's fastened to aluminum plates bolted to the rear subframe. I used the same two points that straps would tie it down for an ocean crossing so...who knows. It scared me that I could be doing real damage to the car so I quite using it.

**tower_man** · 12-31-2009, 12:39 PM

this thing covers thr rear plate right? What about our freinds in blue. will they give me a ticket for covering the rear plate

**GasGas** · 01-01-2010, 02:08 AM

Originally Posted by tower_man

this thing covers thr rear plate right? What about our freinds in blue. will they give me a ticket for covering the rear plate

Probably. But I've been using this one for over 2 years now and I've travelled up and down the 401 without any problems. You can see my plate under the bike if you're right behind me.

**alkaline nine** · 01-01-2010, 08:17 PM

Have a Boss carrier, hauled a 990 superduke from Huntsville to Edmonton with no problems, just added a strap from the bike to the bumper for extra stability. Also installed a plate holder with light and tail lights from CT into exsisting trailer light wiring. f150 pickup with 5ooolb receiver. Using it to haul 600 trackbike this year. If you find a trackbike on the road this year, the carrier failed.

**tower_man** · 01-04-2010, 02:28 PM

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well i gave in a got one too

**zacm7** · 01-04-2010, 02:48 PM

isnt it cheaper to throw bikes in the back of a pickup? it cant be that much more of a hassel

**tower_man** · 01-04-2010, 08:55 PM

Originally Posted by zacm7

isnt it cheaper to throw bikes in the back of a pickup? it cant be that much more of a hassel

lol it is easy, but i have a tool box in the back thant i hate pulling in and out. Plus i want to get a cap for my truck(I know its a old man thing to do but there so nice for keeping all your stuff dry and safe)