Other Hitch Hauler Lets see everyone's Hitch Hauler pics and setups

red_ak_ranger

red_ak_ranger

Location
Texas
Hey guys, I have a jeep wrangler with a class 2 hitch. I believe the tongue weight is “200-300 lbs”. I’m wondering if I should upgrade to class 3(which I don’t really want to immediately) or whether anyone else is using class 2.

In addition, does anyone recommend a certain brand store-bought hitch carrier they’ve converted to carry skis? I’m in Hawaii…my options are limited. I might see if Rad Dudes is possible/affordable.
 
Little_Franny

Little_Franny

Location
Cape May Court House, NJ
Is your class 2 the smaller 1 1/4 inch receiver or the bigger 2 inch? If you have the not so common class 2 with 2 inch you can try it, but I would not risk it, upgrade and never worry. I wouldn't want my ski taking a ride down the highway because the hitch broke.

If you have the smaller receiver then you 100% need to upgrade
 
red_ak_ranger

red_ak_ranger

Location
Texas
Little_Franny said:
Is your class 2 the smaller 1 1/4 inch receiver or the bigger 2 inch? If you have the not so common class 2 with 2 inch you can try it, but I would not risk it, upgrade and never worry. I wouldn't want my ski taking a ride down the highway because the hitch broke.

If you have the smaller receiver then you 100% need to upgrade
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2 inch. I'll see if I can find an affordable class 3 on the island. Thanks.
 
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yamijumpn

Location
54956
Anyone got any really good designs for making the hauler lifting up and down so you can keep it up high to avoid too many rocks hitting it on the highway, (lots of construction zones in my area for the next 5 years) but then drop it down once at the launch? I want one for my truck so i can ditch the small trailer but I hate to back the truck in down to the bumper to get it on/off. Im thinking like 8-12" of travel. Maybe use a screw jack of some sorts.

I was considering the Rad dudes one for $200 but then noticed the $140 shipping change and thought twice. I could make my own for the shipping cost alone!
 
iangdesign

iangdesign

Cats, lots of cats!
Location
United States
yamijumpn said:
noticed the $140 shipping change and thought twice. I could make my own for the shipping cost alone!
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Ducky

Ducky

Back in the game!
Location
Charlotte, NC
yamijumpn said:
Anyone got any really good designs for making the hauler lifting up and down so you can keep it up high to avoid too many rocks hitting it on the highway, (lots of construction zones in my area for the next 5 years) but then drop it down once at the launch? I want one for my truck so i can ditch the small trailer but I hate to back the truck in down to the bumper to get it on/off. Im thinking like 8-12" of travel. Maybe use a screw jack of some sorts.

I was considering the Rad dudes one for $200 but then noticed the $140 shipping change and thought twice. I could make my own for the shipping cost alone!
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Just make your way to one of the freerides that the Rad Dudes go to and buy one there to avoid shipping charges.
 
CRJ

CRJ

Hibernating
Location
Toronto
Brian has me looking at a rack that goes over my tonneau cover rather than these now. Kinda how a sled on a sled deck gets hauled. Up out of the dirt and still have a open bed.
 
Big Kahuna

Big Kahuna

Administrator
Location
Tuscaloosa, AL
Interesting. Paul welded me up one. Slapped a FedEx label on it and shipped it just like it was..... He said Freight was about $30-40.00.

Granted, It was a bitch to get that FedEx sticker off.
 
j0hnny

j0hnny

Location
detroit MI
i idnt make one that goes up and down. but have a ramp that clips on to slide from hitch hauler to beach kart. since mine will be on a lifte xj whit year that i would have to drive way down in the water lol
 
red_ak_ranger

red_ak_ranger

Location
Texas
j0hnny said:
i idnt make one that goes up and down. but have a ramp that clips on to slide from hitch hauler to beach kart. since mine will be on a lifte xj whit year that i would have to drive way down in the water lol
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Can you show via pics :)
 
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