Motorcycle Hitch Carrier for Ranger?
#1
Motorcycle Hitch Carrier for Ranger?
Hey guys..I do a lot of motorcycle track days and being that I have a single cab (3.0 V6) ranger, theres not too much room for the bike and all the gear in the truck bed. I was wondering if anything has seen something like this used on the ranger? Would there be any problems? Maybe bottoming out suspension?
What do you think?
Thanks!
What do you think?
Thanks!
#5
#6
The weight is nothing for the truck to move around but you have to check the weight limitations
#8
#9
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Get the weight of the motor cycle and the weight of the carrier, add them up.
Look up your currently installed hitch tongue weight(it will have a label), change to higher rated hitch if needed.
Also check local laws about blocking rear license plate and brake light/tail light obstructions, some states require 'trailer' lights on bumper carriers if one or both sides are blocked.
Example here, carrier weights 49lbs
http://www.harborfreight.com/400-lb-...l#.Uxy9FoXqq6o
Look up your currently installed hitch tongue weight(it will have a label), change to higher rated hitch if needed.
Also check local laws about blocking rear license plate and brake light/tail light obstructions, some states require 'trailer' lights on bumper carriers if one or both sides are blocked.
Example here, carrier weights 49lbs
http://www.harborfreight.com/400-lb-...l#.Uxy9FoXqq6o
Last edited by RonD; 03-09-2014 at 01:14 PM.
#10
I'd definitely put the bike in the bed or get a small utility trailer. That's a lot of weight off the rear of the truck which will affect the handling of the truck more than you realize.
I suspect the cost of the carrier would go a long way towards the cost of a Harbor Freight trailer and then you'd have a nice little utility trailer for other uses and you'd have much more peace of mind when you haul your bike.
Think about using the bed and taking less junk...
I suspect the cost of the carrier would go a long way towards the cost of a Harbor Freight trailer and then you'd have a nice little utility trailer for other uses and you'd have much more peace of mind when you haul your bike.
Think about using the bed and taking less junk...
#12
I've put thousands of miles on my Ranger with a Yamaha xt250 (about 290lbs) on the hitch. Including offroad, with a shell, bed setup, and camping/climbing gear in the back. Plus wife and dog. After the first trip I installed a Roadmaster Active Suspension system in back.
Rides fine, you just have to remember to drive accordingly. Big fan of the RAS, doesn't significantly increase ride height, but keeps the truck level and handling reasonably well with a load.
Rides fine, you just have to remember to drive accordingly. Big fan of the RAS, doesn't significantly increase ride height, but keeps the truck level and handling reasonably well with a load.
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