Carry Rack

[BIG AL]

Ultra-Tow Aluminum Cargo Hauler | Receiver Hitch Cargo Carriers | Northern Tool + Equipment I have one of these for my trike and it also works on my truck its made of aluminum

[1550vt]

That would be a good looking and light rack. I had to be concerned with the width and could never find a ready-made one under 54-inches wide. My trike is 54-1/2 inches wide fender-to-fender. Hey....I have enough trouble not hitting things around gas-stations with the fenders I have now. I was afraid to risk another inch-or-two sticking out on each side.

[redneckray]

I have some that i just finished in alum, 49 inches long and 23 inches wide and has a 3-4 inch lip, and sell them for alot less than that.

[BIG AL]

That would be a good looking and light rack. I had to be concerned with the width and could never find a ready-made one under 54-inches wide. My trike is 54-1/2 inches wide fender-to-fender. Hey....I have enough trouble not hitting things around gas-stations with the fenders I have now. I was afraid to risk another inch-or-two sticking out on each side.

Actually the one I have is 50x23 I found it on craigslist for fifty bux

[redneckray]

Big al,
that is a good deal, you are so lucky,
you been riding much?
Ray

[BIG AL]

Well I never ride as much as I like ,I had carb problems got that fixed now I am riding a little more now seems like something is always up , Big Al

[redneckray]

Always something to fix, grinn, here lately seems like when i get a trike built for me, someone buys it, but now got one that i want to go riding in a bad way, health not good for me lately, so i need to ride, i want to feel the free wind , like others are

[1550vt]

On the subject of carriers......some people will try to load these things down to the hilt....my wife being one of those "some people". Even though you can find racks to plug into these receivers on a bike/trike, it's the hitch and undercarriage of the machine that deserves close attention.

The receiver hitch may be very strong, but there are limits as to what you can attach it to under a trike frame. Usually, it's only a couple of 1-1/2 inch thin gauge angle frame members, or possibly some square tubing (depending on the model). This bouncing of a heavily loaded carrier will flex that connection point, particularly on the rough roads. There is a limit on a safe tongue weight and you can very easily exceed that limit with a cargo rack. This is no car you are plugging this into and the frame is comparatively very week. The bigger the rack, the more you will tend to put on there resulting in more stress at frame points never intended to take the stress.

[BIG AL]

On the subject of carriers......some people will try to load these things down to the hilt....my wife being one of those "some people". Even though you can find racks to plug into these receivers on a bike/trike, it's the hitch and undercarriage of the machine that deserves close attention.

The receiver hitch may be very strong, but there are limits as to what you can attach it to under a trike frame. Usually, it's only a couple of 1-1/2 inch thin gauge angle frame members, or possibly some square tubing (depending on the model). This bouncing of a heavily loaded carrier will flex that connection point, particularly on the rough roads. There is a limit on a safe tongue weight and you can very easily exceed that limit with a cargo rack. This is no car you are plugging this into and the frame is comparatively very week. The bigger the rack, the more you will tend to put on there resulting in more stress at frame points never intended to take the stress.

Thats a great thing to point out for those that would not have otherwise realized this :yes:

[Saltywheels]

I have some that i just finished in alum, 49 inches long and 23 inches wide and has a 3-4 inch lip, and sell them for alot less than that.

Ray, I'd sure be interested. It's just the ticket for me. Very recently got a great deal ona lil Piggybacker from Bajacamper in Salinas. He's waiting on his trike to be finished up in Sacramento. The Piggybacker is great for 4+ days trips. But we do a lotta long week end trips where the cargo rack would be ideal for strapping on a roll-aboard sized small suitcase. I'd be glad to buy one from you if you are interested in "fabricating for sale". Look forward to hearing back. rgds. Ghalib

[redneckray]

Salty,
check your pm.
Ray

[TRIKERBOB69]

Ray, I am headed up to fairbanks in a couple of days but pm me some info and we can talk when I get back, if DAH BEARS DONT GIT ME!!