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What's the best hitch carrier? I'm wanting one with a cargo part for a gas can and what not. Something that's gonna hold together. Gonna go in a 2004 Tahoe
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hillbilly 12/21/2014 6:39am
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I saw a cargo hitch carrier on sale the other day for 130 bucks with a 500lb rating.

I got a welder,porta band and tubing bender and thought how easy it would be to convert the thing to haul a bike and have room for can and stand.

It was at northern tool i think.

Have no idea on the answer to your question though,just thought I'd throw that out since seeing it the other day.
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Adam327 wrote:
What's the best hitch carrier? I'm wanting one with a cargo part for a gas can and what not. Something that's gonna hold together. Gonna go...
What's the best hitch carrier? I'm wanting one with a cargo part for a gas can and what not. Something that's gonna hold together. Gonna go in a 2004 Tahoe
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Bigbarn14 12/21/2014 8:04am
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I've owned a double rail Joe Hauler for 5 years. It's the most solid carrier I've seen anywhere. I use it on a 2001 Tahoe. You'll pay $$$ but your bikes are not coming loose. http://www.joehauler.com

I also recommend the ProTaper swivel straps.
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Adam327 12/21/2014 8:10am
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I appreciate the help guys. I'm gonna look into them. Yall have a merry Christmas

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rcannon 12/21/2014 8:13am
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Adam you are way better off with one of the trailer out in front of Lowes for 600.00. I have the Versa Haul, and its awesome, but...

http://bumpersuperstore.com/i-11604684-versa-haul-vh-55ro-single-motorc…

The problem is, every ounce put on in these is tongue weight. Unless you want to beef us the suspension...well, even still.

250lb bike, 100lb carrier...Its just too much. Especially if you start adding gas cans. If you were closer, I'd let you try mine and you'd see. Its fine for bicycles, and even gas cans. It might be acceptable on the back of a 1 ton truck, but a trailer is better.

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crusher773 12/21/2014 9:13am
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I have a double but I am using a 3/4 ton truck too. It works great and leaves the bed of the truck to put all the other stuff. I've hauled 2 big bikes all over the place with it.
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rolandk 12/21/2014 10:14am
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I used one with my old Toyota pickup for years with no problems, worked awesome.
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hvaughn88 12/21/2014 11:51am
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I bought the cheap one from harbor freight. It sucks Ass. I wouldn't recommend it.
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Adam327 12/21/2014 12:14pm
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We have an enclosed 16 foot Pace American trailer but it is heavy. My tahoe can pull it motor wise no problem. But it drags it down and I don't want transmission troubles from it. I'll definitely look into a shorter trailer.
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Adam327 12/21/2014 12:21pm
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This is the one I'm looking at but it's an eBay special. So I'm weary to pull the trigger on it.
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MaicoJC1 12/21/2014 1:22pm
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I've owned 3 or 4 types of hitch carriers. The best one I've owned (and still do) is the Add a bike hitch carrier:

http://www.addabike.com/HOME.html

I've had this thing for 7 years, and have used it to haul modern and vintage bikes all around, up and down, the east coast -- not one single mishap...ever.
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Bigbarn14 wrote:
I've owned a double rail Joe Hauler for 5 years. It's the most solid carrier I've seen anywhere. I use it on a 2001 Tahoe. You'll...
I've owned a double rail Joe Hauler for 5 years. It's the most solid carrier I've seen anywhere. I use it on a 2001 Tahoe. You'll pay $$$ but your bikes are not coming loose. http://www.joehauler.com

I also recommend the ProTaper swivel straps.
+1 on this. I've used mine for over 10 years now. It's been on the following SUV's

96 Trooper
99 Explorer
99 Pathfinder
05 Volvo XC90

The 96 Trooper and the 05 XC90 didn't even notice the bike was on the back. The Explorer and the Pathfinder did fine, but could tell there was 350 lbs on the tongue.

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rcannon wrote:
Adam you are way better off with one of the trailer out in front of Lowes for 600.00. I have the Versa Haul, and its awesome...
Adam you are way better off with one of the trailer out in front of Lowes for 600.00. I have the Versa Haul, and its awesome, but...

http://bumpersuperstore.com/i-11604684-versa-haul-vh-55ro-single-motorc…

The problem is, every ounce put on in these is tongue weight. Unless you want to beef us the suspension...well, even still.

250lb bike, 100lb carrier...Its just too much. Especially if you start adding gas cans. If you were closer, I'd let you try mine and you'd see. Its fine for bicycles, and even gas cans. It might be acceptable on the back of a 1 ton truck, but a trailer is better.

I will never use a trailer again if I am hauling one bike. Some trucks/SUVs do a better job than others. Suprisingly, my "soccer mom" XC90 handles the hitch mount like no other. It must be the load leveler shocks, but that vehicle doesn't skip a beat with my bike on the back.
SEE ARE125 12/21/2014 2:25pm
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+1 on a trailer. It's a little more money, but you can use it for far more stuff. Need to pick up new refrigerator? Load of mulch? Lawn mower? Some other awkwardly large/heavy object? Unless of course you don't really have anywhere to put it, because a bike carrier would store far easier. 6x12 would be the best option, but a 5x8 would work.
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casper 12/21/2014 4:22pm
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+1 for Joe Hauler. I have the single and double hauler and both are great.
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coastie44 12/21/2014 10:45pm
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SEE ARE125 wrote:
+1 on a trailer. It's a little more money, but you can use it for far more stuff. Need to pick up new refrigerator? Load of...
+1 on a trailer. It's a little more money, but you can use it for far more stuff. Need to pick up new refrigerator? Load of mulch? Lawn mower? Some other awkwardly large/heavy object? Unless of course you don't really have anywhere to put it, because a bike carrier would store far easier. 6x12 would be the best option, but a 5x8 would work.
Hahaha I hear this same argument from my buddies at the track who try and tell me I need a truck. In 25+ years of home ownership (4-5 different houses plus rentals) I have never needed a pickup or a trailer more than about 3 times. Trailers rent for $25 for a day locally. Any other time I had something heavy I have been able to make it fit into an SUV.

So hitch hauler all the way baby!!

But I do have a three rail trailer for when I am taking some buddies or my kids...
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enketchum 12/22/2014 12:56am
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This one, All you need to do is put a little wheel on it and it and it doubles a one wheeled trailer

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Madmax31 12/22/2014 5:13am
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enketchum wrote:
This one, All you need to do is put a little wheel on it and it and it doubles a one wheeled trailer [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/03/29/49629/s1200_IMG_43518621265819.jpg[/img]
This one, All you need to do is put a little wheel on it and it and it doubles a one wheeled trailer

I have one of those. The Harbor Freight ones are crap! Mine doesn't flex as bad as that one but it's close!



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RobKacp 12/22/2014 7:14am
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I've had an Ultimate MX Hauler (www.ultimatemxhauler.com) for the last 5-6 years. Works like a champ on my Sequoia when I don't want to bother with the trailer. Its very well built and has been used for probably 5,000 miles without a problem. No flex whatsoever and the hydraulic jack is great to get the bike up and away.

They also have a gas can accessory available. And its made in the USA.

Also consider the Kendon three rail stand up trailer (http://www.kendonusa.com/) - I have one of those as well. Its great because it stands on end for storage and tucks out of the way in the garage. Again - made in the USA.
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MT MX 12/22/2014 7:47am
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I have the Cycle Country one and it works pretty good. No complaints.
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TX24 12/22/2014 7:51am
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MaicoJC1 wrote:
I've owned 3 or 4 types of hitch carriers. The best one I've owned (and still do) is the Add a bike hitch carrier: http://www.addabike.com/HOME.html I've...
I've owned 3 or 4 types of hitch carriers. The best one I've owned (and still do) is the Add a bike hitch carrier:

http://www.addabike.com/HOME.html

I've had this thing for 7 years, and have used it to haul modern and vintage bikes all around, up and down, the east coast -- not one single mishap...ever.
That foot peg holder kit looks like a good idea. Many I have seen the rocking of the bike was a problem.

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