Has anyone put a cargo carrier on their trailer hitch?
Has anyone put a cargo carrier on their trailer hitch? Wondering what it looks like, and if it made the byke drive any different? Thinking it might be a cost effective way to NOT have to buy a trailer. Pics if you have them!
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 05-12-2022 at 02:55 PM.
Reason: Removed Prefix - this is a 'How do I?' not a 'How to:' DIY explanation....
2020 Can Am Spyder RT Limited "The Comet #2"
Baja Ron Sway Bar
Passenger Armrests From Can Am
Wolo Big Bad Max Airhorn
Lamonster Top Cuff W/Ram Ball
Lamonster Power Plate
Tackform Phone Mount
Key Cover from Ebay
Lamonster Mirror Locks
Ultragard Cover from Lamonster
Top Grills from Spyderpops
Garage Door Opener from Spyderpops
3.5mm Extension from Amazon
Lamonster USB Cable Holder & Cable
Foam Grips from Spyderpops
Tricled Strobe Brake Light module
Tricled Bag Lights (replace reflectors)
Tricled Turn/Brake/Run Signals Rear
Tricled Floorboard Lights
Tricled Sequential Run/Turn Fender Lights
Tricled A-Frame Run/Turn Lights
Tricled LED American Flag Mount & Flag
Showchrome American Flag
2020 RT Limited , Says Chalk White, but in person it is much more gray
I just installed one on my Goldwing/CSC Trike today. It is Universal Motorcycle Trailer Hitch Rack from Big Bike Parts. The quality, fit and finish exceeded my expectations. It's not very big but I have a Kuryakyn Bag that fits perfectly. Unlike the Spyder, my trailer hitch is attached to the sprung bike frame. My plan is to carry bulky items like rain gear and bike cover in that bag. It has a 2 pin quick-disconnect so I can quickly pull the rack, bag and all, off the bike for overnight motel security. My only potential concern is the possibility of dragging the rack on steep driveway transitions. Knowing that, I think that can be eliminated by transitioning driveways at an angle. I have been looking and considering one of these for a couple of years. At one time they were about $100.00. But like everything else, the price has gone up. It was now closer to $150.00 by the time I paid tax. Hope this helps..... Jim
Last edited by canamjhb; 05-12-2022 at 05:58 PM.
2005 Windveil Blue Premium Mustang Convertible
2008 Honda GL1800/California Sidecar Trike, SOLD
2014 Platinum Silver Satin Spyder RTL, SOLD
Semper Fi
This is the Doc Humprey's rack that he used to sell. I love it. In the picture from the rear, it appears to conceal my license plate, but this was before having my air bag replaced on my F3T. I also used this on my 2014 RT. Works great and holds enough clothing for 2people for 5-6 days easily.
2021 RTL , brake pedal from "Web Boards" chalk white
Last edited by Bfromla; 05-13-2022 at 11:48 AM.
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2013 STL SE5 BLACK CURRANT
SpyderPop's: LED bumpskid
SmoothSpyder: dualmode back rest
T r * * LED:foam grip covers, Tricrings, FenderZ,
brake light strips, wide vue mirrors
Rivico SOMA modulation brake leds
sawblade mowhalk fender accents
minispyder dash toy
Lid lox
KradelLock
Pakitrack
GENSSI ELITE LED H4 headlights
FLO (Frunk Lid Organizer)
BRP fog lights, trailer hitch
SENA 20S EVO
This is the Doc Humprey's rack that he used to sell. I love it. In the picture from the rear, it appears to conceal my license plate, but this was before having my air bag replaced on my F3T. I also used this on my 2014 RT. Works great and holds enough clothing for 2people for 5-6 days easily.
This is perfect! How did you mount it to the hitch?
2020 Can Am Spyder RT Limited "The Comet #2"
Baja Ron Sway Bar
Passenger Armrests From Can Am
Wolo Big Bad Max Airhorn
Lamonster Top Cuff W/Ram Ball
Lamonster Power Plate
Tackform Phone Mount
Key Cover from Ebay
Lamonster Mirror Locks
Ultragard Cover from Lamonster
Top Grills from Spyderpops
Garage Door Opener from Spyderpops
3.5mm Extension from Amazon
Lamonster USB Cable Holder & Cable
Foam Grips from Spyderpops
Tricled Strobe Brake Light module
Tricled Bag Lights (replace reflectors)
Tricled Turn/Brake/Run Signals Rear
Tricled Floorboard Lights
Tricled Sequential Run/Turn Fender Lights
Tricled A-Frame Run/Turn Lights
Tricled LED American Flag Mount & Flag
Showchrome American Flag
2020 RT Limited , Says Chalk White, but in person it is much more gray
2018 Intense Red F3T (See About Me under My Profile for mods) 2010 Timeless Black RT-622 Trailer
2014 Timeless Black RTS-SE6, 34,300 Miles, traded May 2019
2011 Timeless Black RTS-SE5, 15,180 Miles, traded April 2014
additional info pack it rack bag - bout same size as frunk,has rain cover, can lock to rack& detach to come in hotel or whatever also wanted Doc’s rack; waited too long & missed out, found used Packitrack good price. Allows more than normal & less than trailer.
Also more info: https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...r-hitch-for-RT
Last edited by Bfromla; 05-14-2022 at 11:41 PM.
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2013 STL SE5 BLACK CURRANT
SpyderPop's: LED bumpskid
SmoothSpyder: dualmode back rest
T r * * LED:foam grip covers, Tricrings, FenderZ,
brake light strips, wide vue mirrors
Rivico SOMA modulation brake leds
sawblade mowhalk fender accents
minispyder dash toy
Lid lox
KradelLock
Pakitrack
GENSSI ELITE LED H4 headlights
FLO (Frunk Lid Organizer)
BRP fog lights, trailer hitch
SENA 20S EVO
Has anyone put a cargo carrier on their trailer hitch? Wondering what it looks like, and if it made the byke drive any different? Thinking it might be a cost effective way to NOT have to buy a trailer. Pics if you have them!
Good idea in theory. As has been said the hitch is mounted solid to the swing arm so there is zero cushioning from road vibration and bumps. That means anything fragile is going to get mashed. You only want to carry very durable, and preferably light weight, objects in it, because they will bounce.
The Doc Humphrey's unit is no longer available. Doc departed the site, along with all his products, several years ago. I don't like the way the Pak-It unit hangs far behind the hitch. That'll just increase the bounce it is subjected to. If you're handy get a sheet of aluminum deck plate and drill it for a bolt to replace the hitch ball as well as a couple of saddle bolts to secure it to the hitch arms. Then drill it or add eye bolts to fasten by tie downs something like a duffle bag onto the deck plate
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2014 Copper RTS
Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
Idaho is correct. In the above photo the distance the rack hangs out over the hitch will increase the torque load on the hitch. The 40/45 lb load recommendation for the hitch load is ON TOP of the ball. Use a fish scale and attach it to the back of your loaded rack and see how much down pressure it actually exerts on the hitch. It may surprise you.
Idaho is correct. In the above photo the distance the rack hangs out over the hitch will increase the torque load on the hitch. The 40/45 lb load recommendation for the hitch load is ON TOP of the ball. Use a fish scale and attach it to the back of your loaded rack and see how much down pressure it actually exerts on the hitch. It may surprise you.
That is exactly why I keep heavier things INSIDE the bike and will use the hitch rack for light, bulky things. The total weight of my loaded hitch bag, including the rack is less than 15 pounds......
2005 Windveil Blue Premium Mustang Convertible
2008 Honda GL1800/California Sidecar Trike, SOLD
2014 Platinum Silver Satin Spyder RTL, SOLD
Semper Fi
Baja Ron Sway Bar
Passenger Armrests From Can Am
Wolo Big Bad Max Airhorn
Lamonster Top Cuff W/Ram Ball
Lamonster Power Plate
Tackform Phone Mount
Key Cover from Ebay
Lamonster Mirror Locks
Ultragard Cover from Lamonster
Top Grills from Spyderpops
Garage Door Opener from Spyderpops
3.5mm Extension from Amazon
Lamonster USB Cable Holder & Cable
Foam Grips from Spyderpops
Tricled Strobe Brake Light module
Tricled Bag Lights (replace reflectors)
Tricled Turn/Brake/Run Signals Rear
Tricled Floorboard Lights
Tricled Sequential Run/Turn Fender Lights
Tricled A-Frame Run/Turn Lights
Tricled LED American Flag Mount & Flag
Showchrome American Flag
2020 RT Limited , Says Chalk White, but in person it is much more gray
The Rivco rack is essentially the same size as the Universal rack I bought, 11 X 16 inches. They are each constructed a little differently. But size, function, and weight are about the same. You can Google them both to get details..... Jim
2005 Windveil Blue Premium Mustang Convertible
2008 Honda GL1800/California Sidecar Trike, SOLD
2014 Platinum Silver Satin Spyder RTL, SOLD
Semper Fi
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 05-15-2022 at 01:35 PM.
Reason: Fixed link
2020 Can Am Spyder RT Limited "The Comet #2"
Baja Ron Sway Bar
Passenger Armrests From Can Am
Wolo Big Bad Max Airhorn
Lamonster Top Cuff W/Ram Ball
Lamonster Power Plate
Tackform Phone Mount
Key Cover from Ebay
Lamonster Mirror Locks
Ultragard Cover from Lamonster
Top Grills from Spyderpops
Garage Door Opener from Spyderpops
3.5mm Extension from Amazon
Lamonster USB Cable Holder & Cable
Foam Grips from Spyderpops
Tricled Strobe Brake Light module
Tricled Bag Lights (replace reflectors)
Tricled Turn/Brake/Run Signals Rear
Tricled Floorboard Lights
Tricled Sequential Run/Turn Fender Lights
Tricled A-Frame Run/Turn Lights
Tricled LED American Flag Mount & Flag
Showchrome American Flag
2020 RT Limited , Says Chalk White, but in person it is much more gray
JT is, I believe, pretty much a one man business doing machine work. I'm not sure he ever actually produced any quantity of those carriers.
2014 Copper RTS
Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
This increases the unsprung weight of the rear tire of you bike and will adversely affect handling. Not recommended for performance oriented riders.
On Goldwings the hitch is part of the sprung assembly so the road compliance of the wheel is not effected.
I have often ridden with the rack on mine. Once I get to my hotel or cabin, I unload the bag (which only contains clothes), and leave the rack on the bike. It does not affect the handling at all on the bike. Now, I've added a Givi box on a rack at the rear of my 2016 F3 Limited, and I can definitely tell it is there when cornering. It will also be coming off once we check into a room.
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 05-17-2022 at 01:00 AM.
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2021 RTL , brake pedal from "Web Boards" chalk white