Goodwill deal of the day...

JM485 wrote:

FFS are you going to pay for the life of the motorcycle rider behind you that hits that thing if it comes off on the freeway...

FFS are you going to pay for the life of the motorcycle rider behind you that hits that thing if it comes off on the freeway? It’s scaring me to think that someone who rides has so little regard for what could happen to the people around them for their stupid decisions, that thing is not safe plain and simple and you’re not going to be the one paying the price for your screw up.

Boomslang wrote:

I have no idea how those things can be legal in the first place.

motoGleamer wrote:

So the good news is this retails for $280 and this was a heck of a deal. The bad news is that this is what it...

So the good news is this retails for $280 and this was a heck of a deal.

The bad news is that this is what it looks like in action:

gharmon wrote:

Damn, i never would have thought this would cause this much negative controversy. I guess im the actual retard here. So are yall just saying they...

Damn, i never would have thought this would cause this much negative controversy. I guess im the actual retard here. So are yall just saying they hauler is a piece of shit? Is that total in general or do you think the closest ramp would be okay?
Why have i not seen people so hard on bike haulers here before and im a 15 year member of this site (before vital was vital).
I see people using bike haulers all the time. I will admit i dont see many of the two racks in use but i see many racks in use.
If i cut the back rack off is it usuable?
They main thing that i saw when seeing his is like atime when i go buy a bike for my grandson thats 5-6 hours away. It would be neat to use the escape and save miles on my diesel. And its way better on gas that the diesel is. So just for something ike that do yall believe the front portion is still unuseable?
Im not being a smartass and arguing. Before i chunk it is it usuable at all? How about for even a cheap bike rack. I have a couple bicycles as well.
Does the 400lb capacity stamped on it mean anything at all? Is the weight rating just some shit that was stamped on there? Btw i never plan to put 400lbs on that.

As for the smartass claiming i need a real tow vehicle, first off the escape has a class III and is secured very well so according to resesrch and Ford rating the ESCAPE is not the problem here. Its capable of a 100lb bike hanging a foot off the back. Probable not 3ft off like the back rack is.

Back to the smartass making fun of my tow vehicle, bitch i have a freaking F250 diesel pickup.
Just for freaking argument i also have a 33 ft toy hauler, a 12ft enclosed, a 10ft open AND a 3 rail bike trailer.. shit. I never said this was the only way i had to get to and from the track..

Geez, seriously though, i asked some legitimate questions for some of you guys to answer if you would be so kind as to answer and not try and make me feel like a road monster. I understand what tragic loss is trust me. I lost a son less than a year ago, so i get what kind of loss shit could be. Thats why i am asking. Not asking to see how many of you want to call me a fucking idiot.

Thanks,

Gerald

plowboy wrote:

Brother, I said in my first reply...it's probably usable if you eliminate that aft ramp. Still a real good bargain for what you paid. Any weight...

Brother, I said in my first reply...it's probably usable if you eliminate that aft ramp. Still a real good bargain for what you paid. Any weight on that aft carrier is multiplied exponentially at the receiver. Even 100lbs 5 ft behind the receiver could easily be multiplied greatly. Add a big bump...ouch. Do this over and over...stress adds up.

gharmon wrote:

Thanks for the legit reply. And you state several things that seemed lije you know why more than me and i appreciate your insight. Granted i...

Thanks for the legit reply. And you state several things that seemed lije you know why more than me and i appreciate your insight.
Granted i saw the price and i know what they cost. It was probably more of the idea of a deal than the actual hauler. I go with her all the time and never see shit. I was actually looking for weedeater but saw that and was like wow, good deal. Probably just an impulse buy.

plowboy wrote:

Brother, I said in my first reply...it's probably usable if you eliminate that aft ramp. Still a real good bargain for what you paid. Any weight...

Brother, I said in my first reply...it's probably usable if you eliminate that aft ramp. Still a real good bargain for what you paid. Any weight on that aft carrier is multiplied exponentially at the receiver. Even 100lbs 5 ft behind the receiver could easily be multiplied greatly. Add a big bump...ouch. Do this over and over...stress adds up.

gharmon wrote:

Thanks for the legit reply. And you state several things that seemed lije you know why more than me and i appreciate your insight. Granted i...

Thanks for the legit reply. And you state several things that seemed lije you know why more than me and i appreciate your insight.
Granted i saw the price and i know what they cost. It was probably more of the idea of a deal than the actual hauler. I go with her all the time and never see shit. I was actually looking for weedeater but saw that and was like wow, good deal. Probably just an impulse buy.

gharmon wrote:

Thanks for the legit reply. And you state several things that seemed lije you know why more than me and i appreciate your insight. Granted i...

Thanks for the legit reply. And you state several things that seemed lije you know why more than me and i appreciate your insight.
Granted i saw the price and i know what they cost. It was probably more of the idea of a deal than the actual hauler. I go with her all the time and never see shit. I was actually looking for weedeater but saw that and was like wow, good deal. Probably just an impulse buy.

RalphS wrote:

Impulse buy as all of us do. You're good, $25 is less than a good steak and a beer and you can do plenty of things...

Impulse buy as all of us do. You're good, $25 is less than a good steak and a beer and you can do plenty of things with that new toy. One cool and tedious project is securely adding an axle/wheels with multiple support and then you have a nice safe trailer.

In another note, I understand your situation and deeply sad lost. That been said, if you bring something to the internet expect to get the haters/jokers on board. Most aren't even serious, take them at face value and don't pay attention to helpless comments. If you let it get to you you're losing.

gharmon wrote:

This is true. Ive already wasted too much time on this thread. I even contemplated hitting the post button when i did. But i did it...

This is true. Ive already wasted too much time on this thread. I even contemplated hitting the post button when i did. But i did it. Honestly i never viewed them as sketchy as i see them used all the time. But now ive learned most folks think its unsafe and ive learned something i didnt know. Unfortunately, i responded like a dumbass to some posts when i should have let it go. I been here for 15 years, i should know better.. lesson learned.