ATV hitch haul for trail use
 

Ok guys, how long you think this thing is gonna last on the trail? It's got about a 6" rise to it so it's got improved clearance over the run of the mill hitch-hauls. The tailgate does open about 1/2 way with it unloaded. I thought that was nice. Of course one tire size bigger and that wont happen anymore. Another advantage I see is that it's also not nearly as wide nor deep as the ones made for trucks. Most of those I've found are around 20"X60" and this one is 18"X38".

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It was pretty cheap so I figure if it doesn't work out I have an idea of what I can do with the basket itself. I have a very simple, sturdy, receiver bike rack made of 2" heavy gauge square tubing. If properly gusseted I could weld this basket onto the top of the rack frame and it should be able to handle at least 150lbs and it would ride about mid-spare high. Great place to tote a hi-lift, or gerry cans.

Anyhow, I figured either way it's a great way to tote firewood, fuel, the quick-shade or a cooler. Advertised weight capacity is 300lbs.

So back to the original question. Anyone else run one of these things on a regular basis? Horrible stories? Great things? Bring it on.

no takers?

That will seriously limit your hill climbing. I have seen people get hung up when they forgot to remove their hitch.

Well I'm am in flat Florida :wink:

I've seen some hills out that way but I'll give it a shot this weekend in the panhandle. Worse case~ I rip it off, tote it home and mod up a safari rack!:thumbsup:

You should be OK on dirt trails, but anything more than a ditch & you will probably bend it.

Bigger tires & a lift will help!

me too on this one, great for trips or moving things around, not for heavy off road.

Scottrock, Did you end up getting it?