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Re: [GMCnet] Hitch mounted Motorcycle - Scooter carriers [message #325955 is a reply to message #325954] Mon, 13 November 2017 03:10 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Ronald Pottol is currently offline  Ronald Pottol   United States
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The VersaHaul has an integrated hitch, so you can still tow up to 3000
pounds. Applied GMC sells a hitch than can handle up to 1000 pounds tongue
weight, and 15,000 towing weight.
http://www.appliedgmc.com/prod.itml/icOid/730

On Mon, Nov 13, 2017 at 1:00 AM, Ronald Pottol
wrote:

> I'm going to need something that can handle a larger bike (going to buy
> something like a BMW R1150GS next month), so I was looking at a
> http://versahaul.com/vhsportro.php or the like, but that doesn't have a
> lift, you drive it up.
>
> On Sun, Nov 12, 2017 at 9:15 PM, John Phillips
> wrote:
>
>> I think the mx carries too far from the vehicle.
>>
>> On Sun, Nov 12, 2017 at 5:32 PM, Mike wrote:
>>
>>> powerjon wrote on Sun, 12 November 2017 09:23
>>>> Mike,
>>>> Find one that fit the Vespa weight and size and in the price range
>> that
>>> you can afford. Don't go cheap, mid range is probably best. Not an
>> issue
>>>> as for weight for the carrying the Vespa. I know a several that have
>>> mounted the Honda Elite model 250. Depends totally on the type of hitch
>>>> mounted on the rear of the GMC. Receiver type is the only one that I
>>> would use, bumper bolt on is a NOT for usage.
>>>>
>>>> JR Wright
>>>> GMC Great Laker MHC
>>>> GMC Eastern States Charter Member
>>>> GMCGL Tech Editor
>>>> GMCMI
>>>> 78 GMC Buskirk 30' Stretch
>>>> 1975 GMC Avion (Under Reconstruction)
>>>> Michigan
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> > On Nov 12, 2017, at 9:00 AM, Mike wrote:
>>>> >
>>>> > Hello All, i'm looking for suggestions on the best way to carry
>>> along a 250 pound Vespa motor scooter?
>>>> >
>>>> > I am looking at hitch - mounted carriers for this application, do
>> you
>>> have any experience with a specific model or what would you recommend?
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> > Thanks for your opinions,
>>>> > Regards,
>>>> > Mike
>>>> >
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>>> Thanks JR, I agree the hitch mount is the way to go.The Vespa weighs in
>> at
>>> ~265 lbs, going with a carrier that will handle 400 to 500 lbs should be
>>> more than sufficient to support the scooter.
>>>
>>> Thanks again,
>>> Regards,
>>> Mike
>>>
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