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FastFwd
7th December 2004, 09:25
Hey all,
Would like to haul more equipment and beer/ice down to the R.O.T. if I make it. Does anyone know of a homemade/used/cheap hitch I can go with? Trailer is 32"T x 42"W x 78"L (including tongue w/cooler rack). Empty weight is 150lbs. Max weight I want to pull is 250lbs (don't think I'll go over 100lbs of gear/beer) I DO NOT want/need a support vehicle (goes against the grain). The only hitch I have been able to find is over $200. Does anyone have a better lead/idea on this? I really want to go but want to be able to set up a proper camp for my scoot and I. Thanks for any and all advice.
Sorry, should have been posted under "Accessories"
flathead45
7th December 2004, 15:30
make one ..... find one you like and get the measurements and make it
sportsterrific
7th December 2004, 15:49
Try here: http://www.hitchdoc.com/hdoc2.htm
I've done some camping and find that with saddle bags, luggage rack and duffle bag strapped to the pillion I can usually bring enough stuff to be comfortable for a week. Just buy the beer after you've set up camp and unloaded your bike. Actually, at Laconia, we had so much gear that my buddy just carried a case of beer on his gas tank between his legs. Maybe that's illegal? I dunno how he did it, there were a lot of curves and we were ridin' fast!
skooter
7th December 2004, 18:55
Put the beer in a brown paper bag. That's legal.
Moved On
7th December 2004, 20:45
Try here: http://www.hitchdoc.com/hdoc2.htm
I've done some camping and find that with saddle bags, luggage rack and duffle bag strapped to the pillion I can usually bring enough stuff to be comfortable for a week. Just buy the beer after you've set up camp and unloaded your bike. Actually, at Laconia, we had so much gear that my buddy just carried a case of beer on his gas tank between his legs. Maybe that's illegal? I dunno how he did it, there were a lot of curves and we were ridin' fast!
That looks nice, not a great pic on the sporty, but you can get the idea....
http://www.hitchdoc.com/hdoc2.jpg

Gary
FastFwd
8th December 2004, 06:16
Thanks all for the info. I see the HitchDoc for the sporty is up to 235 from 216 last I saw. Sure would cut down on fabrication, but maybe I'll get some 2" flat stock and see what I can work out. Thanks again.