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Hitch Mounted Cargo Carrier [message #295552]

Mon, 15 February 2016 10:55

George B.

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I am thinking about getting one of those cargo carriers that are mounted onto the trailer hitch receiver. I'm concerned about the carrier hitting the ground as the our coaches ride pretty low. Anyone have any experience using one on a GMC?

George Butts Las Vegas Nevada 73 "Custom 26' Q" & 76 23' Birchaven 71 Honda 600 Coupe & 01 Tracker Toads

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Re: Hitch Mounted Cargo Carrier [message #295555 is a reply to message #295552]

Mon, 15 February 2016 11:26

Carl S.

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George B. wrote on Mon, 15 February 2016 09:55

I am thinking about getting one of those cargo carriers that are mounted onto the trailer hitch receiver. I'm concerned about the carrier hitting the ground as the our coaches ride pretty low. Anyone have any experience using one on a GMC?

George, I have used one on my through the bumper hitch without issue. It is enough higher than the back of the coach that it did not drag. However, my air system (Power Level) is fully functional and I use it to raise the rear of the coach pretty much whenever I am off of a highway and on surface streets or driving at lower speeds. That keeps my frame off the road when I enter and exit driveways to gas stations or parking lots.

Carl Stouffer '75 ex Palm Beach Tucson, AZ. Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member

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Re: Hitch Mounted Cargo Carrier [message #295558 is a reply to message #295552]

Mon, 15 February 2016 12:20

Matt Colie

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George,

I have one of those too. We use it often. I have had the 500#+ on it and the suspension handles it just fine. Our coach is a 23, but that is not that different.
Oh, and our rear suspension works too. I have never bothered to raise it in town.

Matt

George B. wrote on Mon, 15 February 2016 11:55

I am thinking about getting one of those cargo carriers that are mounted onto the trailer hitch receiver. I'm concerned about the carrier hitting the ground as the our coaches ride pretty low. Anyone have any experience using one on a GMC?

Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit

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Re: Hitch Mounted Cargo Carrier [message #295575 is a reply to message #295552]

Mon, 15 February 2016 17:34

Ken Burton

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I also have one on a Blaine Merrill through the bumper receiver that I occasionally use.

Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana

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Re: Hitch Mounted Cargo Carrier [message #295576 is a reply to message #295552]

Mon, 15 February 2016 17:47

Steve

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No problems using one on a Blaine Merrill through the bunper hitch. I highly recommend this hitch. I also use a motorcycle carrier on it with a total weight of about 400 pounds.

1978 GMC Royal
Eastern Pennslyvania
1968 Chevrolet C20 396 Camper Special
1969 Chevrolet C20 Camper Special
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1992 Camaro 25th Anniversary Heretage Edition Black

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Re: [GMCnet] Hitch Mounted Cargo Carrier [message #295577 is a reply to message #295576]

Mon, 15 February 2016 18:00

jimk

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We carry the same model HD hitch and it will not drag on the ground as it
comes straight out the middle of the pumper plate and well designed.

On Mon, Feb 15, 2016 at 3:47 PM, Steve Adams wrote:

> No problems using one on a Blaine Merrill through the bunper hitch. I
> highly recommend this hitch. I also use a motorcycle carrier on it with a
> total weight of about 400 pounds.
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> Eastern Pennslyvania
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> 1969 Chevrolet C20 Camper Special
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> 1992 Camaro 25th Anniversary Heretage Edition Black
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