Biker Hauler Question

[rubarb 0]

17 hours ago, Mr.JAJA said:

Like this? I have a trailer hinge on the front and 2 additional attachment out of the bumper where I tie the hauler up with 2 turnbuckles.

Dude ! Rad Baja set up, you can get in and out of Seven Sisters every time!

[Mr.JAJA 380]

And yes, I limit this to a 650 ccm Bike. The BMW 1150 will not go on this carrier. No wiggle, wagel or wugel....the black rubber cover is to keep the light reflection down, for night driving.

 

[rubarb 0]

Can you post an under carriage shot?

[Mr.JAJA 380]

1 hour ago, rubarb said:

Can you post an under carriage shot?

I will set it up on the weekend and take a shot or two. or you come up to Ramona and check it out your self.

 

[StealthDingo 5]

16 hours ago, crfxer said:

I made mine.  I don't worry about what the road looks like.  Its solid.  

Kinda hard to unload sometimes

Nice rack, nicer jeep. Well done ! Im hoping to pick up a joe hauler for a good deal

[350thumper 336]

mine has a zero wobble bolt on it.

[Dress4Less 162]

We've gone from Joe Haulers to Ho Haulers...

[Oracle 195]

4 hours ago, 350thumper said:

mine has a zero wobble bolt on it.

These kind cost a lot more than $150...believe me, I've used these kinda a few times back in the day.

[Mr.JAJA 380]

Ok here are some under Truck shoots from the home made front receiver. The rear bar were added later when i decide to carry the bike in the front to Bonneville.No welding on the frame, all bolted on and remouveble and use existing holes. 

 

Front Receiver with two fixtures for turnbuckles to hold the hauler.

 

Right side trailer hinge stock from IMS.

 

The bracket also works as Light holder.

 

Left side, you can see the bolt to remove the insert.

Front cross bar, here you can see where I extended this for the Bike carrier rear support.

Rear support is only there to keep the receiver from up and down swing.

 

center section for the Rear support.

 

Bolted onto the bumper attachments.

[PbdBlue 46]

On 12/14/2016 at 3:03 PM, Mr.JAJA said:

Like this? I have a trailer hinge on the front and 2 additional attachment out of the bumper where I tie the hauler up with 2 turnbuckles.

Nicely done! Have you ever been hassled by the popo about it? Years ago my FIL got a ticket for blocking the headlights with a similar setup.  Maybe just a cop having a bad day. 

[PbdBlue 46]

This is a rack I built for the motorhome. I have two receivers mounted at the frame rails. I also have receivers mounted on my Xterra so I can transfer the rack to it as well. 2x2 tube stringers. The bike tray bolts to them. Solid as a rock. The center tube is a hitch extension so I can tow the Xterra behind.The whole thing bolts together so the heaviest single piece is maybe 15 - 20#. Takes about 5 minutes to put it on.

[Mr.JAJA 380]

4 hours ago, PbdBlue said:

Nicely done! Have you ever been hassled by the popo about it? Years ago my FIL got a ticket for blocking the headlights with a similar setup.  Maybe just a cop having a bad day. 

Not yet. But the lights are going thru the wheels and I have additional lights under the Hauler installed.

[simicrintz 177]

This one looks interesting:  http://www.alljackedupinc.com/

I've suggested that they do away with the bottle jack and find a power option however.

[Goofy Footer 539]

OverHaased is a private fab guy in the Bay Area.  He stopped producing the haulers but they are some of the best I've ever seen.

 

He recommends VeraHaul to his customers now

 

I run a old style Joe Hauler and my individual one is quite heavy.  That, with a DRZ absolutely Killed my Tacoma's rear suspension - even with the addition of heavy duty shocks and newer leaf springs.  I eventually had to get airbags installed. 

On a 3/4 ton I don't even notice the bike there.

I've yet to try a Hauler on a 1/2 ton

 

Oh, and I personally had a very bad experience with a double wide hauler (the only time I've ever used one).. ymmv

[meatmord 0]

On 12/14/2016 at 0:52 PM, MacDuncan said:

BP619 sold me one of his used ones   http://www.discountramps.com/double-motorcycle-carrier/p/AMC-600-2/

Got one of these yesterday with the anti-wobble thingy. Seems solid and legit. 

[Mikey777 44]

Pulled this pic from the Joe Hauler website...

[skincer 0]

This topic is a couple months old, but I notice Joe Hauler makes a regular version ($400 without the ramp) and an economy model ($350 with ramp).  Even the econo model is rated for 350 pounds.  Anybody have experience or thoughts on the econo version?  I'm hauling an XT250 which is only 300 pounds.

[Bp619 104]

14 minutes ago, skincer said:

This topic is a couple months old, but I notice Joe Hauler makes a regular version ($400 without the ramp) and an economy model ($350 with ramp).  Even the econo model is rated for 350 pounds.  Anybody have experience or thoughts on the econo version?  I'm hauling an XT250 which is only 300 pounds.

Im sure economy one will be fine. But maybe call them and ask very good customer service 

[robertaccio 406]

Local Made in San Marcos by Baja rider/ racer Joe D.  support local biz. will do custom builds as well. and other metal fab jobs too.

http://www.joehauler.com/accessories/accessories.shtml