Hauling Your Dirt Bikes On A Hitch Carrier   by Tom Stark

in Autos / Motorcycles    (submitted 2011-12-10)

Hauling a dirt bike is usually an issue for many if they haven't got a pick-up truck or trailer. If it is you, do not be concerned, I have a way around this. It is possible to haul your dirt bike for cheaper and, typically, easier than the usual trailer or truck. A Dirt Bike Carrier is able to mount to the hitch of the vehicle, even though it is a van or SUV. They are lightweight, simple to install, and provide you with additional room to pack gear and parts in the vehicle without needing to pull a trailer.

As much as I like hauling my bikes using a three-rail motorcycle trailer, it's a pain to safely move it in and out of places, especially if it's tight and you have to back up (not that I can not get it done!). I'd just prefer an individual hitch carrier on my van if I'm hauling one dirt bike to the track. That way I don't need to worry about running over things or knifing a trailer. This will be a great alternative in case your kid goes racing and you don't want a person to drive the trailer around.

But, generally if I have two bikes to haul, I could always get a Double Motorcycle Carrier. It is not much heavier as opposed to single since it is created from light-weight aircraft aluminum. Provided that your car and hitch can hold the load, this carrier will haul two motocross bikes to the track! Instead of cramming a couple full-size dirt bikes in the bed of your truck, you'll be able to toss them behind it, saving you the time and the hassle of trying to fit everything in, along with being able to shut the tail-gate completely without having your gear or parts slide out.

It's not only much easier to haul bikes using a hitch carrier, additionally it offers you more room. Should you haul the bikes while using the hitch carrier on a van or SUV, then there's a lot of space in the vehicle to transport your gear and your friends! Although you may have the carrier with a truck, you'll be able to toss all of the equipment in the bed, so you have more than enough room in the cab.

So if you don't mind throwing your dirt bike(s) up on a rail behind your car or truck, a dirt bike carrier is an efficient way to go, and it is a lot less expensive than getting a truck or trailer. Good luck!

About the Author

-Tom Stark

If you want to learn more about hauling bikes with a van or SUV, go to MotorcycleCarriers.Info

I run Motocross Hideout in my spare time, writing articles and make videos on dirt bike maintenance, product reviews, and many other tips to help out fellow/future riders.

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