I've never used a hitch type carrier as I've always had trailers. When you get your trailer be sure to get one with standard vehicle sized tires, not a trailer with the smaller 4 lug nut wheels. I owned one of those and suffered far too many flats. My current trailer came with full sized wheels and tires and yes, I did get a flat on it as well. The biggest difference was when I replaced the flat tire, I was able to buy a higher ply tire, I think it was an 8 ply. Never had a flat since.
Hey Jacob - the YT algorithm recently turned me onto your channel. Great stuff! My partner and I had one of the Karavan brand utility trailers from our local big box store. It fit two bikes quite comfortably and our Subaru towed it w/o any issues. Totally understand when you say, you get what you pay for. Cheers!
the one you like with the bottle jack is awesome. My buddy has one and loves it. I have the black widow version of the one you have and it's good. I also have the harbor freight 4x8 folding trailer that was like $350. the key with them is to repack wheel bearings yourself. I haul two bikes almost every weekend on it and have had it for years. I took it 6 hours each way last weekend. they are great for the money just don't expect it to be a $1500 trailer.
I bought a similar hitch carrier (ramp type) at first. I got the extra long ramp to make loading easier. I also wanted the ability to load and unload by myself. I have a DRZ400 which is around 320lbs. It was super sketchy trying to load under power while walking beside the ramp, and about dropped it on myself. I then got the Ultimate MX hauler and after figuring out how to load by myself, it is totally awesome. I'm just wondering how much it will truly hold. I'd like to upgrade to a 450lb midsize bike like the Aprilia Toureg.
I bought a hitch and carrier rack for my subie crosstrek. I didn’t think anything of it till I just found out the max tongue weight is only 150-200lbs. Way less than I thought. I wasn’t really concerned until people mentioned that. But seeing people like you gives me hope, but then again you have beefy coils
I have a forester with a 150lb tongue weight… I’ve hauled my dirt bike on the back for over a year now with around a 300lb setup, no issues whatsoever the rear does sag slightly but if doesn’t effect performance and the frame can certainly handle it. Just make sure the 2 in receiver you have is rated for the weight as well
Thanks for the video! I have a quick question: I also have a Subaru Outback 2020 with the stock springs, unlike yours. I bought a hitch carrier that has a limit of 450 pounds. The bike I want to carry is a KLX250, which is about 300 pounds wet. The carrier itself is about 40 pounds. I'm a bit nervous about this. Do you think I'll be fine? The Subaru specs for my car (2.5 Liter AWD) say that the tongue weight limit is 270 pounds, so clearly less than what I'd be carrying. Do you have any recommendations for me? THanks in advance!
Hello! I’m by no means an expert, but I also had the same worries with my setup. I never had an issue over bout 15k miles of using this setup. I sold the Subie for a used long range Tesla that I use to tow my bikes around on a light rail trailer now.
Thanks for the update!
I've never used a hitch type carrier as I've always had trailers. When you get your trailer be sure to get one with standard vehicle sized tires, not a trailer with the smaller 4 lug nut wheels. I owned one of those and suffered far too many flats. My current trailer came with full sized wheels and tires and yes, I did get a flat on it as well. The biggest difference was when I replaced the flat tire, I was able to buy a higher ply tire, I think it was an 8 ply. Never had a flat since.
That mx hauler you said is now $899.00 😮
Hey Jacob - the YT algorithm recently turned me onto your channel. Great stuff!
My partner and I had one of the Karavan brand utility trailers from our local big box store. It fit two bikes quite comfortably and our Subaru towed it w/o any issues. Totally understand when you say, you get what you pay for.
Cheers!
I’ve checked out the Karavan trailers, great to hear it’s holding up well! Thanks for watching, send some sunshine up our way!
the one you like with the bottle jack is awesome. My buddy has one and loves it. I have the black widow version of the one you have and it's good. I also have the harbor freight 4x8 folding trailer that was like $350. the key with them is to repack wheel bearings yourself. I haul two bikes almost every weekend on it and have had it for years. I took it 6 hours each way last weekend. they are great for the money just don't expect it to be a $1500 trailer.
I was back and fourth about the folding trailers! Thanks for the tip on the bearings.
Much appreciated this info
Good feedback. I researched the ultimate MC carrier, too. Looks pretty impressive but not cheap. I’m still on the fence.
I bought a similar hitch carrier (ramp type) at first. I got the extra long ramp to make loading easier. I also wanted the ability to load and unload by myself. I have a DRZ400 which is around 320lbs. It was super sketchy trying to load under power while walking beside the ramp, and about dropped it on myself. I then got the Ultimate MX hauler and after figuring out how to load by myself, it is totally awesome. I'm just wondering how much it will truly hold. I'd like to upgrade to a 450lb midsize bike like the Aprilia Toureg.
I bought a hitch and carrier rack for my subie crosstrek. I didn’t think anything of it till I just found out the max tongue weight is only 150-200lbs. Way less than I thought. I wasn’t really concerned until people mentioned that. But seeing people like you gives me hope, but then again you have beefy coils
I would put the heavy duty coils on.. Everything’s been going well with this setup so far!
I have a forester with a 150lb tongue weight… I’ve hauled my dirt bike on the back for over a year now with around a 300lb setup, no issues whatsoever the rear does sag slightly but if doesn’t effect performance and the frame can certainly handle it. Just make sure the 2 in receiver you have is rated for the weight as well
The rear tire of your bike sits on 2 pieces of "all thread" that you are currently missing. That is what the holes on the side are for.
Thanks for the video! I have a quick question: I also have a Subaru Outback 2020 with the stock springs, unlike yours. I bought a hitch carrier that has a limit of 450 pounds. The bike I want to carry is a KLX250, which is about 300 pounds wet. The carrier itself is about 40 pounds. I'm a bit nervous about this. Do you think I'll be fine? The Subaru specs for my car (2.5 Liter AWD) say that the tongue weight limit is 270 pounds, so clearly less than what I'd be carrying. Do you have any recommendations for me? THanks in advance!
Hello! I’m by no means an expert, but I also had the same worries with my setup. I never had an issue over bout 15k miles of using this setup. I sold the Subie for a used long range Tesla that I use to tow my bikes around on a light rail trailer now.
@@PNW.Voyager thanks so much for your answer!