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Old 08-02-2020, 06:48 AM   #1
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Dual Sport On Front Receiver?

Hey - I'm wondering if anyone has experience carrying a dual sport on the front receiver of their van, specifically a 4wd converted van? I have an 02 quigley with a RIP kit. I haven't been able to dig up a ton of info for any vehicles... let alone a converted van. Thanks!

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Old 08-02-2020, 08:49 AM   #3
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That answers that! Thanks vandiesel!
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Old 08-02-2020, 02:32 PM   #5
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I have a front hitch and a moto rack. The weight distribution and the blocking of the headlights keeps me from putting the moto on the front. Instead I put the bicycles up there on difficult roads
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Thanks carringb and simplesez. I've been eyeing the mountain bikes up front, but the desire is to keep the MTBs on the rear because I have a swing out rack that lets me access the rear doors without taking the bikes off. The moto is too heavy for it. Worst case I can always swap positions and see what works for us, once I have the moto carrier.
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I use the ultimate MX hauler in the back. Those pics were my last Van. My current SMB does not have the front hitch. Since I have aluminess up front instead of my old steel road armor I’m not sure the weight would work. The swing out rear system should be able to handle a 250 dirt bike.
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Curt makes a hitch for front E Series frame mount. Works w the Aluminess but definitely would need an extender for the receiver.
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Have fun with that. I've driven a forklift plenty in my life. No interest in doing it on public roads.
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