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Sept. 24, 2010 11:03 a.m. Cotton Dork

Harbor Freight bike carrier. I paid a little over $100 with a 20% off coupon.
So far I love it. Very stable, lightweight, good strap points (although I had to drill the holes out a little to use my large straps), nice not to have to worry about a trailer. The crooked piece in the first pic in the ramp. I had already released it before taking the pic.

I've got about 600 miles of hauling with it so far and no issues.

Before this I used a 5x8 trailer, which I still use if I have to haul two bikes.

Also I have to plug my $1150 Suburban. 301k miles and still going strong.
Sept. 24, 2010 11:30 a.m. teamdixonracing Dork

What's the weight capacity on one of those? Could you use it for a small motorcycle?
Sept. 24, 2010 12:49 p.m. Cotton Dork

It's rated for 400lbs. Here is the one I have: http://www.harborfreight.com/400-lb-receiver-mount-motorcycle-carrier-99721.html
May 8, 2011 9:42 a.m. 2.0dohc Reader

How about an updated review?

Need to get one, just haven't decided which brand yet.
May 8, 2011 11:15 p.m. 4eyes HalfDork

I heart da 'Burb
May 9, 2011 12:35 p.m. Cotton Dork

Carrier is still doing great. Zero problems. A buddy of mine also reacently bought one after he saw mine in action a few times. At this point I've probably got around 1500 miles using it.....I really really like it.
May 13, 2011 10:11 p.m. fasted58 Reader

canoe review?
May 14, 2011 1:00 a.m. Tom Heath Web Manager

Ouch. Ugly canoe.

Buh-bye canoe...
May 17, 2011 1:59 p.m. Cotton Dork

I don't get it. Where are you guys getting canoe/spam whatever from in my thread? I'm posting about something that has been useful to me and I've been a member for several years, so no canoe here.
May 17, 2011 2:04 p.m. EvanB SuperDork

I believe there was a canoe and Tom made it dissapear alltogether.
May 17, 2011 2:26 p.m. Cotton Dork

ahh that makes sense. thanks.