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Originally Posted by mrlmd1
If you didn't want to get a dedicated small bike trailer or something else you can load the bike on, there is a bike hauler that attaches to the hitch ball on the car/truck that raises and locks the front wheel of the bike onto the trailer/hauler thing, and drags the bike along riding on it's back wheel only. Minimal fuss to attach it and let it down and release it, no real trailer to tow, the bike rides behind the car with the front wheel off the ground, on it's rear wheel. If you are interested, here's one site that makes this thing: http://www.undertakermts.com/ |
That is a neat little rig. Well thought out and does the job without a lot of fuss and muss. I doubt it would be a good idea as a long hauler though. There will still be wear and tear on the rear tire, chain maintenance for some bikes and some bikes make not lube properly even with only a few internal parts spinning while being towed. As a rescue rig it is definitely a winner for anyone at a really bargain price.
Just for fun I am going to try to think up a redesign of the mountain bike carrier to see if I can create a Vstrom Hauler/M-50 Hauler for the back of the Ranger. Gotta keep the brain cells active or loose what is left. I could probably have one made up for about the same price as The Undertaker.