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Old 03-18-2016, 07:41 AM   #1
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Rear hitch carrier

Looking for some insights on the hitch carriers on the market that slide into 2" receiver. I have a 27.5 bhs Eagle super-lite that had a 2" receiver installed on the frame/bumper ( very solid ) and will hold easily the 500 lbs. these carriers are rated for giving me some needed stuff space. Your thoughts pls.., as I often see bike racks on the back end of a trailer.
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If you have a carrier that comes STRAIGHT off the hitch, it may be too LOW and drag, especially when turning off a flat road into a parking lot that is slightly higher. My carrier was way too low and I cut and rewarded the connector so that it was raided up about 15 inches. Added bonus, the new higher platform makes a great place for a cooler and other gear when we are stopped.
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Mine will get a bike rack slid in. Have 2 bikes that are going to ride back there to Florida.
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Looking for some insights on the hitch carriers on the market that slide into 2" receiver. I have a 27.5 bhs Eagle super-lite that had a 2" receiver installed on the frame/bumper ( very solid ) and will hold easily the 500 lbs. these carriers are rated for giving me some needed stuff space. Your thoughts pls.., as I often see bike racks on the back end of a trailer.
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The fact that some weight will be taken off the pin is not bad thing in my case as I am very,very close to being over ( always travel at dry load trailer). This would give me a chance to bring along a few extras which I now have to pick up on the road. Thanks to Aagalan about the height tip, will be looking for on that is higher than bumper.
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I use this one. It is built strong. I have used it for about 1200 miles. I use it mostly for the bikes, but as you can see, the wheel holders fold down and it makes a platform.

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If you have a problem with it dragging, you could add something like this -

http://www.amazon.com/Bicycle-Receiv.../dp/B000P6CJ9O
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After looking at several on the market I will have spare tire problems . So I am having a local machine shop build one within my specs. , but the raised double hitch will be part of the final design. I am limited to a 3x2 deck raised to be over the bumper height and will include a bike rack option. Built strong enough to reduce road bounce and any damage to the trailer.
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