Trailer Hitch with Box attached

[ulflyer]

Some of you might recall my previous threads about mounting a box on a rack attached to a trailer hitch. I wanted the extra space for the trip to Springfield. It seemed to be a good idea. However, the box was an abject failure due to tremendous vibrations to the rack in that it was hard mounted, in effect, to the rear wheel. Even tho the box was a very sturdy plastic box, by the time I got to Springfield some small cracks had begun. The bolts holding the rack mount to the hitch vibrated loose and the second time I had blue lok-tight added which solved that problem. Even before I got there, I didn't trust it so it only had a few items in it. If I need to use it again, I'll try a soft bag instead.

 

[Chupaca]

Wise choice..!!

being mounted on the swingarm vibration and thumping is a problem. Don't know of any hard mounted plastic that will hold up. Rubber pad and strapped down will work or soft bags for sure. Great info for those thinking of going that way....thanks..!! :thumbup:

 

[Michiganspyderman]

Excellent update!

Some of you might recall my previous threads about mounting a box on a rack attached to a trailer hitch. I wanted the extra space for the trip to Springfield. It seemed to be a good idea. However, the box was an abject failure due to tremendous vibrations to the rack in that it was hard mounted, in effect, to the rear wheel. Even tho the box was a very sturdy plastic box, by the time I got to Springfield some small cracks had begun. The bolts holding the rack mount to the hitch vibrated loose and the second time I had blue lok-tight added which solved that problem. Even before I got there, I didn't trust it so it only had a few items in it. If I need to use it again, I'll try a soft bag instead.

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