Is there such thing as a Kart Hitch Hauler?

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    • June 9, 2014 at 9:37 pm #28657
      Vincent Tam
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      something like this?

      https://new.ekartingnews.com/forums/topic/fs-vertical-kart-stand-and-kart-transporter/

    • June 9, 2014 at 9:42 pm #28658
      Rod Hawkins
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      Yep, although that is way more than what the motorcycle carriers cost and other hitch haulers. The kart is under 200 lbs, so it isn’t like it has to be a huge deal

    • June 10, 2014 at 5:59 am #28669
      Scott Newton
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      I shopped these for a while and just recently gave up and bought a folding Harbor Freight 4×8 trailer.  I have a large enclosed trailer/toy hauler for long trips, but for just quick trips to the local track that was mega overkill.  I just wanted something small & light that didn’t take up much room for storage to use on short trips – which is why a hitch carrier would’ve been perfect, but pre-made ones were way overpriced IMHO, and I’ve got too many projects to take on building my own right now.

      I had this same HF trailer a few years ago with my formula 500 car (about 600#, 55″ wide, ~9′ long), and it worked great.  It only takes up about a 5′ x 2′ area in the shed for storage once folded, and has proven to be easily capable of handling the load for several years of service – all for about $230 out the door if you find the right coupon.

    • June 10, 2014 at 7:21 am #28686
      Rod Hawkins
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      Ya. I already have a trailer like that, just wanted something quick and easy. Getting the trailer from my sideyard to the street and setting it up can be a little bit of a pain

      [quote quote=28669]I shopped these for a while and just recently gave up and bought a folding Harbor Freight 4×8 trailer. I have a large enclosed trailer/toy hauler for long trips, but for just quick trips to the local track that was mega overkill. I just wanted something small & light that didn’t take up much room for storage to use on short trips – which is why a hitch carrier would’ve been perfect, but pre-made ones were way overpriced IMHO, and I’ve got too many projects to take on building my own right now.

      I had this same HF trailer a few years ago with my formula 500 car (about 600#, 55″ wide, ~9′ long), and it worked great. It only takes up about a 5′ x 2′ area in the shed for storage once folded, and has proven to be easily capable of handling the load for several years of service – all for about $230 out the door if you find the right coupon.
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    • June 10, 2014 at 8:20 am #28687
      Paul Hir
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      I have seen the same setup as pictured, problem is for me is that a car is to low to the ground so the setup does not work.  If you use a truck or SUV why not just put it inside.

    • June 10, 2014 at 9:14 am #28690
      William Martin
      Participant

      The idea of being in front of a cell-phone happy suv driver makes me shudder!

       

    • June 10, 2014 at 10:55 am #28698
      Rod Hawkins
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      [quote quote=28687]I have seen the same setup as pictured, problem is for me is that a car is to low to the ground so the setup does not work. If you use a truck or SUV why not just put it inside.[/quote]

      I don’t like having to take off the wheels and the Nerf bars to put it inside also it takes up a lot of storage space so if I need to bring a lot of tools or other equipment.

    • June 12, 2014 at 7:29 pm #28870
      Gary Smith
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      Before I bought my trailer, I had a camper on my pickup, I wanted to take the kart out with the camper on the truck, so I made this kart carrier that would double as a porch for the camper. Just plug it into the receiver hitch, load the kart on the platform, strap it down, and away you go. I no longer have the camper. I would like to sell this carrier, if you are interested pm me.

      Gary

      #55 Honda CR80

    • June 9, 2014 at 9:50 pm #28659
      Vincent Tam
      Participant

      the inside track to the outside track is 32 inches. its about 24 inches too narrow. the motorcycle ones would probably hold up fine once modified.

    • June 12, 2014 at 7:48 am #28819
      russ Jolly
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      I have seen a stand up kart hauler but wouldnt for the life of me know where to buy one.

       

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