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Best 2" Reese hitch Trike Carrier?? Looking for Advice, Thanks!

Discussion in 'Gear and Equipment' started by RIDE2BTHIN, Jun 27, 2016.  |  Print Topic

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  1. RIDE2BTHIN

    RIDE2BTHIN Supporter

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    NC
    City:
    Hendersonville
    Ride:
    Terra Tour II
    Name:
    Marty
    Like the title says i'm looking for a hitch to install into my 2" reese hitch on my vehicle to haul my trike?? So any input would be appreciated and I'm also looking on the I-net as well, but I trust you guys with the experience..........THANKS IN ADVANCE!!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
     
    RIDE2BTHIN, Jun 27, 2016
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  2. A.D.

    A.D. #1 Custodian

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Athens
    Ride:
    Reynolds T-Bone
    Name:
    AD
    My :2cents: will go to the HITCH RIDER. It's built like a tank and is capable of carrying two trikes if/when the need should ever arise for such.(i.e. CaTrikeGirl has had a trike for years, but now I have one as well too!)

    Also take a look at these threads for a few more ideas on how folks haul recumbents…

    How to Carry a Trike on a Car

    Recumbent Hitch Racks

    Yakima Bike Rack

    Transporting a TadpoleTrike How?

    Homegrown Redneck KMX Hauler

    Those are just some of the threads 'I' have posted in, so there may be others you'll turn up using the search feature of the board. :wink9:
     
    A.D., Jun 27, 2016
    #2
  3. Rocketmantn

    Rocketmantn Rider

    Region:
    East
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Knoxville
    Ride:
    Strada, Corsa
    Name:
    Jon
    I went "hillbilly" on my trike rack. I got my old Thule rack and took it to a welder who added 12 inches to the height of the vertical boom. I took off all but one set of the rubber frame holders. Then my trike would stand up with the front struts over the support beams of the rack. I would take the rubber frame holders and secure each leg strut. Then I took a bungie cord to secure the bottom wheel right next to the rack. Very easy on and off and it didn't move a centimeter while driving. Cost was a can of black paint and $40 (after buying the Thule rack but I had that from my former DF days).

    TH934XTR_2789_1000.jpg
     
    Rocketmantn, Jun 28, 2016
    #3
  4. RIDE2BTHIN

    RIDE2BTHIN Supporter

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    NC
    City:
    Hendersonville
    Ride:
    Terra Tour II
    Name:
    Marty
    Thanks guys, lots of good info and i might just put my engineering side to work and build a carrier......still brainstorming!!!!
     
    RIDE2BTHIN, Jun 28, 2016
    #4
  5. Mtwnrocket

    Mtwnrocket Supporter

    Region:
    NorthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Morristown
    Ride:
    Corsa;Rocket;C700
    Name:
    Dave
    Used an XSport rack for two wheelers for years. Came with four loops to carry two bikes. When bought Catrike 700, LBS provided me with an adapter to space trikes two front wheels. Now I keep the four loops on the rack all the time. Looks odd until one realizes I only need to move one loop to switch between 2 and 3 wheels. Simple, easy. Original rack around $150. Adapter about $50.
     
    Mtwnrocket, Jun 28, 2016
    #5
  6. A.D.

    A.D. #1 Custodian

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Athens
    Ride:
    Reynolds T-Bone
    Name:
    AD
    :cool9: If you have a chance sometime, I'd like to see a picture of your arrangement as I can't visualize it in my head. Or perhaps a link to where I could read/see more about it.
     
    A.D., Jun 29, 2016
    #6
  7. RIDE2BTHIN

    RIDE2BTHIN Supporter

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    NC
    City:
    Hendersonville
    Ride:
    Terra Tour II
    Name:
    Marty
    Well, I've been calling and talking to different vendors with the racks for my trikes and I'm getting from $750-$1000 for their setup, wow!! I can build a very nice looking and functional carrier for way less....I have some ideas from websites and blogs that I have visited! Thanks for all the input it has help spark my engineering side to build my own!!! I'll do some pics as I go along.....THANKS AGAIN!!!
     
    RIDE2BTHIN, Jul 2, 2016
    #7
  8. Mtwnrocket

    Mtwnrocket Supporter

    Region:
    NorthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Morristown
    Ride:
    Corsa;Rocket;C700
    Name:
    Dave
    How much for the painted steel model instead of the 24 karet gold plating???
     
    Mtwnrocket, Jul 3, 2016
    #8
  9. RIDE2BTHIN

    RIDE2BTHIN Supporter

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    NC
    City:
    Hendersonville
    Ride:
    Terra Tour II
    Name:
    Marty
    I'm with you, the quotes were for the Cadillac models I believe....I just wanted something practical!!! I have a couple of ideas, I'll see how they work and put pics up.....
     
    RIDE2BTHIN, Jul 3, 2016
    #9
  10. Mtwnrocket

    Mtwnrocket Supporter

    Region:
    NorthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Morristown
    Ride:
    Corsa;Rocket;C700
    Name:
    Dave
    The image with the hooked post horizontal is the setup for a Catrike 700. The two right side loops are for the front wheels; the furthest out on the left is for the rear wheel.

    The image with hooked post vertical is the setup for my Corsa. The loop in line with the post directly to the left and right are for the Corsa 650's wheels.
    IMG_7458 edit red.jpg IMG_7457 edit red.jpg

    IMG_7457 edit red.jpg
     
    Mtwnrocket, Jul 13, 2016
    #10
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  11. Rocketmantn

    Rocketmantn Rider

    Region:
    East
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Knoxville
    Ride:
    Strada, Corsa
    Name:
    Jon
    I have one of those racks as well. They are VERY versatile!!
     
    Rocketmantn, Jul 18, 2016
    #11
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