This is very helpful, Chuck. Thanks!

I was sceptical about buying one of these after seeing some bad reviews but it has worked fine for hauling a 230 lb Kaw KX250. I use two straps on the handlebars to the carrier and two on either end of the carrier to inside the truck bed. The carrier does not sway or move at all.I tested it on thirty miles of twisty mountain roads and it worked great.

@chuckiswhite15

Жыл бұрын

works great!

If you were not using the blue anchor to the rollbar, would the handlebar take out the rear glass or would it be OK and not hit the back glass? I have a Suburban with Tailgate and window above and am concerned about the handle bar end poking out the glass

Thanks for the video that's the video I've been looking for because I have a Jeep but I have 35 inch tires and I'm going to go and get a extension so I don't have that problem with the tire and the footpeg Harbor Freight sells them the extensions for the receiver

@chuckiswhite15

3 жыл бұрын

sounds like a plan! let me know how it goes

@isgrimner

Жыл бұрын

Did the extension work out? My CRF450RL wouldn't stand straight up and the peg hit the wheel and tire even folded up on my '19 JLUR with stock 33" tires. I already have an 8" hitch extension for my regular pedal gravel bike that I'll probably try. I suppose I could put the spare inside the Jeep or leave it (have an air compressor and tire repair kit). I mean if I get a flat I can't repair, my bike is a dual sport and street legal/licenced so I could ride it out of about anywhere to get assistance but I'd rather not especially if I take the bike on a big trip like I would like to do.

IMPORTANT! See those tie-down brackets at 0:51? Closest to the hitch? Those are upside-down. If the bolt loosens and that thing flips up, you'll lose tension on your straps. Flip those over and bolt them back down! Known issue on these things :)

@chuckiswhite15

3 жыл бұрын

Is that actually an issue? This is the way the tie-down brackets come installed already. I don't have the carrier anymore. I bought a truck and ended up selling the carrier about a month ago.

@zpbeats3938

3 жыл бұрын

@@chuckiswhite15 ah right on. Yeah bad things can definitely happen if you don't flip them.

@dansmith6990

3 жыл бұрын

@@chuckiswhite15 it is an issue, I saw another video explaining it. If they turn (which is easy to do since there's force applied above it) it can loosen the straps. I saw that you sold it, but it's good that people are looking out for one another's safety!

@AnglerDanNE

3 жыл бұрын

Shown better at 3:00

@chuckiswhite15

3 жыл бұрын

@@dansmith6990 didn't even think about that when I was using the hauler. glad nothing happened!

Just got the haulmaster for my 2013 rmz250 very stable no issues

@chuckiswhite15

3 жыл бұрын

does a great job for the price

Tell me about the different size outlets on your mufflers.

I have the same bike and bought the carrier. Can’t complain at all for the price.

you don't have to take the pins out of the front and back.. just take the front ones out so only the front is down in the ditch.

I have a 08 KTM 530 EXC-R, am I the only one that's getting my back tire to fit snug? My knobbies could be too large but I feel like the bike should fit fine. I loaded it up yesterday and as I was straping down my back tire went flat🤕

How the hek you and others control the R model? I just picked up the X and it's all over the road. I been riding sport and cruzers for 30 years and this is my first dirt bike and I swear I was thinking on selling it first 15 minutes. It's another world I wasn't ready for. BTW I love the X now. Can't get enough.

Nice set up bro!!

@chuckiswhite15

4 ай бұрын

Thanks! I don’t have this setup anymore. Since then moved on to a yz and a truck so it’s completely different lol.

I throw a strap through the back tire as well to make sure the rear wheel doesn't bounce.

@chuckiswhite15

3 жыл бұрын

that third strap really helps a lot

I think I may need to get an extension for my jeep! Dont want tire rub... it's also a hard top so the window may be an issue! I think I definitely need a hitch extension!

@chuckiswhite15

3 жыл бұрын

to prevent tire rub, i just threw a towel between my wheel and my pegs. i learned this after the first drive. towel protected my rims from any damage. and probably would need an extension with the hard top, unless you'd just want to drive with your back glass not shut.

@Cardsone1

3 жыл бұрын

@@chuckiswhite15 I got an extension hitch and it works perfectly!

@isgrimner

Жыл бұрын

@@Cardsone1 I bought the carrier and tested out loading my CRF450RL on the carrier mounted to my Wrangler JLUR. Without an extension my CRF would not stand perfectly straight up. Even with the right peg folded up it was still hitting the rim and tire of my stock 33" spare tire. I have an 8" hitch extension but haven't tried using it with the motorcyle carrier yet. Was hoping I wouldn't have to use the extension as I'd rather not stick the weight out even further from the Jeep. My bike weighs around 290 lbs, plus about the 40 for the carrier and 10ish for the extension puts me pretty close to the 350lbs tongue weight limit. Another option would be to take the spare off and either put it inside or risk going without a spare, but I don't really want to do that. If you have been using it with an extension for a year or so, that makes me feel a little better for going that method myself. My hitch extension also came with an anti-rattle clamp.

@Cardsone1

Жыл бұрын

@isgrimner So I only used it twice before my Jeep started overheating and the headgaskets blew... sold the jeep and haven't gotten a new one, waiting to buy cash or for interest rates to fall :( the carrier worked well though the 2 times I was actually able to use it ha

@isgrimner

Жыл бұрын

@@Cardsone1 I'll still probably use mine with the hitch extension and just see how it goes. Since my 450 is a dual sport and it is licenced and I have full coverage insurance on it. If the carrier breaks with the bike on it, I'll just turn the damages in to insurance. Sorry to hear about your Jeep. I've only had mine for about a month. I've only had two Mustang GTs which were my daily drivers (along with various motorcycles) since '97, so far the Jeep has been great (exept passing people on the highway, its so slow there)

Are you still using you carrier? If so, has it held up for you?

Hiw is the squat in the suspension

Good video,I wonder if someone hits your car from behind could they say your tail lights were covered by the bike I know this sounds crazy but its a crazy world

@sscbkr48

Жыл бұрын

Obstructed tail/brake lights or lic plate = ticket!

Nice video. Is it still serving you well? Thinking of adding one of these to my Jeep.

@chuckiswhite15

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve since sold it, but it worked really well for me. If I trade my truck in for another jeep, I’ll be sure to buy again

Will it work for a Honda Monkey bike

Nice review👍

@chuckiswhite15

3 жыл бұрын

thanks!

What size and year model bike is that Honda? Thanks for the Vid. I'm gonna need a carrier,

@chuckiswhite15

2 жыл бұрын

2018 crf 450r

Those god damn brackets skinned the chip coat off my literally brand new hitch 😭

hey man, a two doors jeep has a limit in 200lb (91kg) to carry something on its tail. Is your bike that light or you did more modifications on the jeep on top of the mentioned one? Can you list the modifications that go over ootb jeep for it to carry 400 lb motocycle?

@GODSWORD11

5 ай бұрын

There are no mods. You’re getting the tongue weight confused. It’s good to go.

Can someone make a video of how someone 5’5 is supposed to get the bike off of the damn carrier by themselves. I dig the carrier. It’s nice and secure but since the wheels sit so deep in the carrier it was pretty difficult to get the bike off going either forward or back. I put it in neutral and tried to rock it forward and back but I ended up needing a second person. We lifted up the real wheel so we could still the locking rod into the carrier for the wheel to sit on top of. Then we rocked it back as hard as we could to get it off. If there’s trick besides getting taller and going to the gym let me know I’m hoping to become efficient doing everything alone in case no one is around to help me out thanks.

@chuckiswhite15

3 жыл бұрын

i found it to be difficult sometimes as well. i had to rock it pretty good to get the rear tire out of the position. but gave me comfort knowing it was secure. pros and cons with it. you could probably put something to take up the space between the wheel and the carrier, maybe a towel or some cloth that would wedge it a little higher in the carrier so it doesn't sit as deep? not sure.

@pappaclutch3266

2 жыл бұрын

Geez guys it has a motor after all…. Turn it on and put it into gear and feather the clutch no gas. Other wise your just pushing a rock on 2 wheels up and down a ramp. Just drive it forward off the carrier. At least just enough to get it out of the hole then if your to scared hold the clutch or turn the motor off. If your trying to back it down off the carrier and are stuck you can rock the bike forward and back forward and back until you build momentum in the suspension and then as you go back give it a good tug, should roll off

@-Quisp-

2 жыл бұрын

Add a Curt Dual Receiver hitch, then invert to add 5-6 in of drop

@94SexyStang

2 жыл бұрын

just put some wood and jack under the front tire.........think Smart not hard and stupid.

@poscbr600

Жыл бұрын

I'm 5'3 I Back up to a small Incline so your just as tall as the bike when it's loaded

Helps to have the spare tire to lean on

@chuckiswhite15

3 жыл бұрын

spare tire provided a lot of extra support

Any tips on how to unload the bike i just bought one and its seems very hard to unload

@chuckiswhite15

2 жыл бұрын

i discovered that the front wheel sits down into the rack and it makes it difficult to push out most of the time. just have to strong arm in and push it out. i usually rocked it and just pushed until it lifted out of the rack.

@davidb1141

2 жыл бұрын

I'm 6'8 ,and it can be difficult for me to pop the wheel out, it works alone but a "holder "person is a big help to load and unload from...but the price and size of this are nice ,mine was like 115$ or about that on sale. I did just watch a video on a "jack mx rack, or Jack rack carrier" . I didn't see the cost, but it has a cradle that sits under the skid plate then you jack it up off the ground after putting some bolts through the pegs into the plate. Add a pin incase the jack fales ,and you're off driving. Then no suspension load on the bike.

How di the 2 door Jeep handle with the bike on the back. I see a lot of fear mongers saying not to do it.... I really want to be able to carry my dirt bike on my jape like this. Cheers1

@chuckiswhite15

Жыл бұрын

traveled several thousand miles no worries with it. I have a sierra now but have considered going back to a jeep and wouldn't have any worries on getting this setup again.

@jordesign

Жыл бұрын

@@chuckiswhite15 I appreciate it. Sorry about all the typos😳 Yikes. I think I will give a hitch carrier a shot.

Probably screwed if you run bigger tires right?

@chuckiswhite15

3 жыл бұрын

upgraded to 33's over the standard 31.5s and didn't have a problem lol. 35's i wouldn't be too confident with

@M1151A1

3 жыл бұрын

@@chuckiswhite15 damn. 37’s on mine

Solid video

@chuckiswhite15

3 жыл бұрын

thanks!

@bryantsparks3058

3 жыл бұрын

Is there a way to fit a full size bike with a small bike on it at the same time?

@chuckiswhite15

2 жыл бұрын

@@bryantsparks3058 really don't think you can do that.

Will this hold my KX125 ?

@chuckiswhite15

3 жыл бұрын

for sure will

I was looking at a bike yesterday and mentioned trying to get a rack like This. The guy said his friend has one and the handle bars smashed the rear windshield of his car. I still want one but now now nervous

@chuckiswhite15

3 жыл бұрын

it could happen, depending on the vehicle. i took my soft windows out of my jeep to give extra room.

The very same carrier is now $185 😭😆

Are you at greenup co offroad park? 😁

@chuckiswhite15

2 жыл бұрын

i was that day. they're always open

Low key harbor freight is decent. Just stay away from power tools.

@chuckiswhite15

3 жыл бұрын

that's what i've heard lol

Nice video, just a heads up: it’s damper not dampener. Dampening means something is getting wet.

buy a all steel carrier the aluminum hft one will crack

@isgrimner

Жыл бұрын

He's got a Jeep with limited tongue weight of 350lbs tops. His Honda CRF probably weighs between 225 and 260 lbs, I have a dual sport version that weighs 290lbs and my old 2 stroke CR250 weighed around 225 so I'm guessing on his bike's weight. Most of the fully steel carriers I looked at are around 100 lbs so that would put him right around the weight limit for his Class 2 hitch. Would it still carry it? Most likley, but any accident and the insurance carriers might bulk at paying if they can site an overloaded hitch. That carrier did switch to a steel plate under the aluminum with newer models.