Looking for a hitch rack

A simple rack that might fit both front and rear hitch receivers (i've fitted a front mount)

A simple basket that allows the tailgate down and does not protrude past the tailgate.

I might need suggestions for searching the TW forums///

TIA

 

How do you mean?

 

Like this?

https://www.fishboneoffroad.com/products/2-hitch-cargo-basket

 

This one is cheap
https://pakmule.com/product/pakmule/

 

where are you located??

 

Harbor Freight has a few options that are cheap. Amazon does too.

 

Many choices under "hitch cargo carrier" at etrailer.com.

 

Nice one for sure, but larger than ideal.

 

Great, thanks!

 

look for one for an ATV/UTV maybe? I was kinda kidding about that being cheap unless you wipe your bottom with $100 bills..

https://www.utvdirect.com/hitch-n-r...MI0Y_kzLnbhgMViR-tBh2DoAXBEAQYGCABEgKh4fD_BwE

 

I think this one answers for most of my needs.

Mostly a place to put the Coleman stove and fuel, OUTSIDE.

The bonus of an e-bike/ trail bike carrier is a plus

$194 Black Widow Motorcycle Hitch Carrier with Loading Ramp Lightweight Aluminum 400 lb. Capacity Anti-Rattle Included Fits 2" Receiver

https://www.amazon.com/Black-Widow-...0d987b1a7b5732a88f30a0e64dd1fb56&gad_source=1

 

I have the Harbor Freight equivalent to that - it currently costs $150 there. The spacing between the rungs works well for my Honda Trail 90, but I cut one off so my ebike fits more snugly on it. If you’re thinking of cooking with your stove on this, it won’t be that comfortable unless you’re sitting on the ground or a low chair. It’ll also be difficult to tie stuff onto it.

I don’t know what kind of front receiver you have, but if it’s a below the bumper one it’ll work well, but I think the midline hidden receivers like the ones Mobtown used to sell is going to hold the bike up too high in front and it will definitely block your vision. I have a Curt front receiver that’s low and I put my bikes up front on it while driving on dirt roads- Keeps then clean and keeps dust out of the electronics of my ebike.

 

I have the CURT hitch also. I never thought about the dust aspect out back. Thanks!

 

I have the BW steel version and it seems like the same design as my buddy's aluminum no-name Chinese cheapo carrier. Welds are a bit cleaner and it's obviously heavier.

I love the idea of a front carrier in aluminum for the Monkey or E-bike.

 

Put one of these steps on when you aren’t putting anything else on your Curt receiver. It makes a great step for engine maintenance, will help keep people parking from backing into you, is a useful tie down point for long loads, and as I discovered it also makes a good trail skid for the receiver if you are hitting into a dirt bank instead of having the receiver grinding into it. Mine is still good even after heading into several rocky banks. It’s not nearly as strong as those plate skids, but it works pretty good.

$121 Go Rhino 360 Series Hitch Step | 36" Mild Steel, Textured Black | 360T | Fits 2" Receivers

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SB33LF4

 

Funny because one of the motivations for getting the taco was to get rid of the now hauler. I felt like I was loading three bikes every damn Saturday.
Also just two straps and done…ill and a third for a safety.


I ended up buying a steel one from cycle gear on sale 172 otd for my work truck that has a bakflip tonneau.
Have to use three straps minimum, and ratchets work best.