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MarinaFazer · 10-29-2008, 01:04 PM

So I'm thinking that for instances of long distance travel and perhaps road trips, and for general use, I want to install a trailer hitch on my 1996 Jeep Cherokee 4D 4WD.

Uhaul has the following options available:

Hitch# Type Class Max weight Max distribution weight Finish Price
36260 Heavy Duty 1 1/4 inch Rec 2 3500 N/A Black $109.95
75054 Square Tube 2 inch Rec. 3 3500 5500 Black $139.95
26260 Regular Duty Fixed 1 2500 N/A Zinc $142.25
25260 Regular Duty Fixed 1 2000 N/A Zinc $149.95

Anyways, I'm thinking of getting a motorcycle carrier...either single or double (eventually a significant other will hopefully ride). This would be used for dirtbikes too...obviously a trailer is a good idea, but for a quick run out to the track, a single carrier would be economical and practical.

What size hitch should I look in to? This isn't happening soon, but maybe an xmas present to myself? Class 2 or 3?

DefyInertia · 10-29-2008, 01:07 PM

Three FTW! Especially if you're going to have all the weight on the tongue.

MarinaFazer · 10-29-2008, 01:09 PM

i keep seeing this "FTW" what's that mean?

Yea, I was leaning towards the class 3 just for heavier trailers and such for the future.

04fizzer · 10-29-2008, 01:15 PM

FTW=For the win

I'd go minimum of a class III. Go class IV if your truck is capable of hauling that much. Never hurts to go too big (aside form your wallet).

necrotimus · 10-29-2008, 01:16 PM

Assuming your vehicle can handle it I would go for the higher class.

FTW = for the win

not to be confused with

FTW = F* the world

or

FTW = Future troubled Whore

**Sawblade** · 10-29-2008, 01:40 PM

or Ford Truck World.

Definately go for the class 3.

**Botch** · 10-29-2008, 02:50 PM

Do they actually make double motorcycle hitch carriers???

MarinaFazer · 10-29-2008, 03:09 PM

Yup...looks like it'd be a heavy load though...I think once you get to a double carrier, it would be more economical to get a small trailer since you'll need the space for another gas container, another chair, bigger cooler, etc...

They have them on Craigslist for a couple hundo $.

**sideshow_downs** · 10-29-2008, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Botch

Do they actually make double motorcycle hitch carriers???

I wouldnt want to put anything more than a dirtbike just doesnt seem safe

10-29-2008, 01:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
MarinaFazer Ocean Rider 1 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Brentwood, California 90049 (LA) Bike: 2006 FZ6 Posts: 1,035 Rep Power: 14 Member #2566	Hitch Carrier for FZ6 - type of trailer hitch? So I'm thinking that for instances of long distance travel and perhaps road trips, and for general use, I want to install a trailer hitch on my 1996 Jeep Cherokee 4D 4WD. Uhaul has the following options available: Hitch# Type Class Max weight Max distribution weight Finish Price 36260 Heavy Duty 1 1/4 inch Rec 2 3500 N/A Black $109.95 75054 Square Tube 2 inch Rec. 3 3500 5500 Black $139.95 26260 Regular Duty Fixed 1 2500 N/A Zinc $142.25 25260 Regular Duty Fixed 1 2000 N/A Zinc $149.95 Anyways, I'm thinking of getting a motorcycle carrier...either single or double (eventually a significant other will hopefully ride). This would be used for dirtbikes too...obviously a trailer is a good idea, but for a quick run out to the track, a single carrier would be economical and practical. What size hitch should I look in to? This isn't happening soon, but maybe an xmas present to myself? Class 2 or 3?

10-29-2008, 01:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
DefyInertia Saratogian Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Bike: '04 FZ6N - Silver Posts: 1,995 Rep Power: 56 Member #419	Re: Hitch Carrier for FZ6 - type of trailer hitch? Three FTW! Especially if you're going to have all the weight on the tongue. __________________ 2004 FZ6N / KTM 125 SX www.youtube.com/DefyInertia "Y'all Be Safe Out There" - KILLBOY My Rider Resume

10-29-2008, 01:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
MarinaFazer Ocean Rider 1 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Brentwood, California 90049 (LA) Bike: 2006 FZ6 Posts: 1,035 Rep Power: 14 Member #2566	Re: Hitch Carrier for FZ6 - type of trailer hitch? i keep seeing this "FTW" what's that mean? Yea, I was leaning towards the class 3 just for heavier trailers and such for the future.

10-29-2008, 01:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
04fizzer Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Fairport, NY Bike: 2004 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 209 Rep Power: 4 Member #4946	Re: Hitch Carrier for FZ6 - type of trailer hitch? FTW=For the win I'd go minimum of a class III. Go class IV if your truck is capable of hauling that much. Never hurts to go too big (aside form your wallet).

10-29-2008, 01:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
necrotimus Custom User Title Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: W00dbridge Virginia Bike: 06 Red Posts: 430 Rep Power: 8 Member #3695	Re: Hitch Carrier for FZ6 - type of trailer hitch? Assuming your vehicle can handle it I would go for the higher class. FTW = for the win not to be confused with FTW = F* the world or FTW = Future troubled Whore __________________ [Insert witty comment here]

10-29-2008, 01:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
Sawblade Emmitt Nervend Join Date: May 2008 Location: Andrews AFB, MD Bike: Faster Silver 2005 FZ6 Posts: 393 Rep Power: 7 Member #2924	Re: Hitch Carrier for FZ6 - type of trailer hitch? or Ford Truck World. Definately go for the class 3. __________________ "Forget the bleeding! Is the bike ok?"

10-29-2008, 02:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
Botch I.Y.A.A.Y.A.S!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ogden UT Bike: FZ-6, 2007 Blue Posts: 1,442 Rep Power: 21 Member #227	Re: Hitch Carrier for FZ6 - type of trailer hitch? Do they actually make double motorcycle hitch carriers??? __________________ "In the evolution of our species we've gone from knuckle-dragging to knee-dragging." - Keith Code

10-29-2008, 03:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
MarinaFazer Ocean Rider 1 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Brentwood, California 90049 (LA) Bike: 2006 FZ6 Posts: 1,035 Rep Power: 14 Member #2566	Re: Hitch Carrier for FZ6 - type of trailer hitch? Yup...looks like it'd be a heavy load though...I think once you get to a double carrier, it would be more economical to get a small trailer since you'll need the space for another gas container, another chair, bigger cooler, etc... They have them on Craigslist for a couple hundo $.

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