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Harbor Freight Aluminum Hitch Carrier

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Old Oct 18, 2010 | 11:28 AM
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Default Harbor Freight Aluminum Hitch Carrier

Here is a great little add-on that proved itself on a recent trip to deer camp. Found a coupon in Reader's Digest for $59. Thing worked like a champ. Hauled 200 lbs of corn and ice chest full of adult beverage with no sweat. I beleive it's rated for 500 lbs but didn't have that much to carry. (sorry about the photo sizes, I thought I shrunk them



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Old Oct 18, 2010 | 11:38 AM
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I have one also and really like it. I added driveway markers to the rear corners so I'd remember it's back there and not crunch it. Also thinking of lights, but not yet
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Old Oct 18, 2010 | 12:50 PM
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Nice find. I always think of HB as throw away gear but once in a while they come up with some good things.
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Old Oct 18, 2010 | 02:57 PM
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I have one as well. Had to lower the rails so that it would slide under my 35" spare.

Works well though.
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Old Oct 20, 2010 | 01:15 PM
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Can you share the coupon?
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Old Oct 20, 2010 | 07:06 PM
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I have one too. Purchased the h/d zipper bag that they sell for $29.00 and that even made it better. Totally waterproof and attaches. to the rails. I added more reflectors for safety
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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 06:39 AM
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I bought a large WalMart tub, attached bungies to the lid and strap it to the tray. I also secure the entire assembly with a lock so it won't walk.

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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 06:39 PM
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I got the same one 2 weeks ago, works great. I also mounted some fishing rod holders to it so they don't have to go inside.
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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 07:03 PM
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Almost every auto related magazine has a 20% coupon for Harbor Freight. I know Motor Trend and Car and Driver had it. I've evne seen it in other mags. go to your friendly Dr's waiting room and I'm sure there may be some copies lying around to snag a coupon. They don't let you keep the coups to share.
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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 07:19 PM
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Even better, if you go to their website & sign up for the e-mail program, they will regularly send you "super coupons" & their specials regularly. This week they had an 8000lb winch for $250-.

http :// www .harborfreight.com/
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