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Forum: Towing and Toys 04-21-2012, 12:14 AM
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Posted By carringb
Re: Motorcycle Carriers

Airflow is not an issue for me.

As for lights - larger bikes (650 or bigger) can cast some shadows, but it's not bad. I put a pair of driving lights on the rack to fill in the shadows. Haven't...
Forum: Towing and Toys 01-21-2012, 07:31 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 40,737
Posted By carringb
Re: Motorcycle Carriers

OK, but do those extra receivers attach directly to the frame, or to the receiver? If only to the receiver, I could see some potential problems, since you won't be strengthening the attachment to the...
Forum: Towing and Toys 01-21-2012, 12:01 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 40,737
Posted By carringb
Re: Motorcycle Carriers

Just put a Class 5 hitch on the van.
Forum: Towing and Toys 02-11-2011, 08:23 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 40,737
Posted By carringb
Re: Motorcycle Carriers

Temps stay the same, incl transmission. But I do have a large cooler because the Buckstop+lights did increase trans temps with the stock cooler. Carrying bikes up front does mess with the Windshield...
Forum: Towing and Toys 02-03-2011, 12:10 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 40,737
Posted By carringb
Re: Motorcycle Carriers

I haven't seen anything. That is one reason I put the rack on the front, even when not towing. That, and the lower load height. Rear is tall enough its no longer a 1-person job.
Forum: Towing and Toys 01-08-2011, 07:01 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 40,737
Posted By carringb
Re: Motorcycle Carriers

It is rated for 1000 pound if using a weight distribution hitch. Nearly every production truck out there has a 500 pound limit when using a weight carrying hitch, instead of a weight distribution...
Forum: Towing and Toys 01-06-2011, 11:35 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 40,737
Posted By carringb
Re: Motorcycle Carriers

Yes, but my receiver is rated for 6,000 pounds of tongue weight, so even with the extension required to clear the tire and carrier, I don't have to worry about overloaded the receiver. A stock...
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