- Location
- new jersey
When that hauler hits a bump , that’s more than the ski’s weight on the hauler. I’m no physicist but the force weight is a lot more
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do you think this stand up jet ski receiver hitch carrier would be strong and secure?the
- Thread starter TheGrayt1
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
Ski only weighs 300 pounds Max and the hitch hauler says it is rated for up to 500
I would assume it would be okay even hitting bumps but if you really think it is not safe I will not use it
I would assume it would be okay even hitting bumps but if you really think it is not safe I will not use it
- Location
- Lawrence, Kansas
I used a harbor freight hitch hauler to carry a superjet from Fort Worth to Kansas City in the middle of July. It worked great, no problems. I placed a couple 2x4 in the hauler tray, laid a towel on them, then strapped the ski to the hauler. I checked it numerous times along the way. Nothing bent, got loose, or gave any inkling that there were any issues at all. I was given the hauler, but it was purchased for around $45.00. It's a little different from what the OP is doing, but weight limits are the same and I think that it will hold much more weight than 500 lbs. The welds look good also on mine or I would have pulled out the arc welder and reinforced it first.
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So, a 500lb rated load changes, "force weight" and all, just because it's a jet ski? Um, wow. Just wow.
- Location
- Dallas, Texas
Yea I thought even witha bump I still have 200lbs to play with on the load rating. This thing seems sturdy as can be to me. I do not want to risk my $6k ski though. I only live 10 mins from the lake and do not go over 50mph. You think I will be fine?
- Location
- new jersey
Rated load of any device can’t change dude. But a 300 lb ski is putting out more weight on said device when in transit depending on road conditions.
I’ve owned a rad dudes hauler for years. Built like a tank. Good luck op
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I’ve owned a rad dudes hauler for years. Built like a tank. Good luck op
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I'll leave this alone, but, you're a little on the dumb side. I don't drink the kool aid, so I have to go easy here.^^^that is an idiotic statement^^^. Class III hitch, rated for 500lb tongue weight, right? Um, silly, trailers have all sorts of dynamic forces acting on them. More so than a hitch hauler. The weight rating is the max, and all those factors are taken into consideration. All of this is taken into account when producing any receiver mounted accessory. The same rules apply for any hitch mounted product, regardless of the maker, and overall weight capacity is dictated by the actual receiver on the vehicle. If you don't get it, I don't have a spoon to feed you.
Light is dwindling, and the gas is mixed. I"m out of this thread.
Have a great day guys. This jonny5 will give no further input.
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Have a great day guys. This jonny5 will give no further input.
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- Location
- Liberty Lake, WA
Interesting idea. And it sounds like it would be fine.
But I'm wondering why? For the novelty of being able to raise & lower it? I've had 2 different carriers & never really needed to raise or lower it. The ski slides to/from the carrier to my dolly easily.
In my experience, anything that is built to disassemble or move easily will do it at some bad times over the course of it's life.
But I'm wondering why? For the novelty of being able to raise & lower it? I've had 2 different carriers & never really needed to raise or lower it. The ski slides to/from the carrier to my dolly easily.
In my experience, anything that is built to disassemble or move easily will do it at some bad times over the course of it's life.
- Location
- Tacoma, WA
The hitch hauler might be rated for 500 pounds, but can the Murano actually handle that much tongue weight?
- Location
- Dallas, Texas
I will tow it with my Toyota Tundra not my wife's car I just had it out and wanted to test fit it
Big Kahuna
Administrator
- Location
- Tuscaloosa, AL
When I use mine. I have a strap at the front pulling back to the center. strap coming from the rear stern eyes pulling to the center. Then one over the tray for extra security. Lets just leave it at that.
Big Kahuna
Administrator
- Location
- Tuscaloosa, AL
Please tell me you do not plan to tow it strapped like that?
- Location
- Dallas, Texas
No we did not have it strapped down for Towing
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- Here
This how I roll, strapped. Pretty safe, eh?- Location
- Dallas, Texas
Might be better to go around the tray near the hood latch area instead of over the chin pad, it can distort the chin pad foam. Bungie or gentaly strap poll down via the bars or alike.
rideit516
RTF-MIKE
- Location
- Long Island
Is there a link for this product? Would come in handy for a lot of different things
WFO Speedracer
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- Location
- Alabama
My worry would be having all that weight that far out of the receiver hitch , leverage changes load ratings greatly , the idea on ski hauler is to get it as close to the tow vehicle as possible. Just my 2 cents and worth every penny.