Hitch Mounted Platform

[CARA @ RIVCO]

Not recommending RIVCO Racks on the Spyder Hitch

Thanks for the kind referrals Spyder lovers, we appreciate the thoughts, but as mentioned above, we specifically DO NOT recommend our racks for use with the Spyder's un-sprung hitch (it's in the description of the parts on our website, and in the instructions). Even with our strong racks and hitch connectors, there is too much stress with all the shaking and vibration. Sorry!

 

[ulflyer]

Rivco makes a good point. I previously posted pics of the rack I bought and it makes use of a square tube, not especially thick. I decided to beef it up before leaning of the caution and inserted an aluminum tube inside. Lowes has both metal and aluminum tubes , whichever you want to use, that fits well enough. Cost is about $10-12.

After reading Rivco caution, I wish I had used the metal but will take my chance on the trip to SF next week. After that, I doubt the rack will get much use.

I am, however, installing one on a friends Can Am today and will use the metal as she plans on using it a lot.

 

[Yardageman]

Hitch rack

Where did you get the rack?? Thx

 

[Yardageman]

Hi Mr. Bill. Could you send me some pictures of the rack you made and what materials. All of the ones I have been looking at are all over 25 lbs. thanks. Yardageman. [email protected]

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Hi Mr. Bill. Could you send me some pictures of the rack you made and what materials. All of the ones I have been looking at are all over 25 lbs. thanks. Yardageman. [email protected]

I'm not an engineer but I have built cars ..... I wouldn't advise using any of these devices .... others have mentioned the fact that whatever you put on on it is going to get " beat to hell " and BRP rates there system for 40 lbs. .... after considering the weight of the device, how much does that leave you for what you want to ad ..... good luck .... Mike :thumbup:

 

[2dogs]

I'm not an engineer but I have built cars ..... I wouldn't advise using any of these devices .... others have mentioned the fact that whatever you put on on it is going to get " beat to hell " and BRP rates there system for 40 lbs. .... after considering the weight of the device, how much does that leave you for what you want to ad ..... good luck .... Mike :thumbup:

That's 40 lbs "ON TOP OF THE BALL" not 40 lbs hanging 12/16" out over behind the ball.

 

[Yardageman]

Do you still have your rack? How big is it? Would you make one for someone else to buy from you? I like the Rico but to small. Thx. Nick. [email protected]

 

[AtomicEd]

Can't help notice that your plate is covered that will surely get you a ticket also what the the cubic ft of that item

I'm struggling with this logic. Don't autos/trucks travel all the time with trailers covering their plates?

I had a hitch mount rack on my Gold wing for years and it was never an issue, even when pulled over for "other reasons".

 

[ARtraveler]

The main discussion in the thread took place beginning in April of 2014.

A few posts yesterday and today.

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