Guest Ken8143 Posted August 13, 2007 Share #1 Posted August 13, 2007 I wanted a cargo carrier for a cooler and a bag rather than purchasing a trailer. Rivco makes a nice cargo carrier, 2 sizes, but rather pricey. Since I already had a Hitch Doc hitch on the bike, and no trailer, I had removed the hitch part, leaving two places for a 5/8" rod to fit in. Hmmm, I thought, How about making my own cargo tray? Had a guy weld up a tray out of stainless steel, drilled 1/4" holes in each corner to drain out water, several 1/4" holes around the lip. Welded some angle iron on the bottom for stability, and two pieces of 5/8" rod, drilled 1/4" holes to bolt it on where the hitch part was bolted on - and wallah - it worked just fine! Hope the pics come out OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy Posted August 13, 2007 Share #2 Posted August 13, 2007 I like your set up very much,plus your brake light real nice setup.Never thought of working off my hitch assembly.Where did you get your brake light. Photos are great too.I like the way you set it up plus saved youself so much money too.I was thinking the same thing about the Rivco setup could not see spending that much money. buddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ken8143 Posted August 13, 2007 Share #3 Posted August 13, 2007 There is a local trailer supply shop, carrying all sorts of items. Got this light which is a combination of running light and stop light (LED) for around $25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest paru Posted September 13, 2007 Share #4 Posted September 13, 2007 This is really cool! about how wide and deep is it? Is the wiring just using trailer wiring hookup, flat four pin for easy disconnect? how much weight have you had on it? paru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ken8143 Posted September 13, 2007 Share #5 Posted September 13, 2007 This is really cool! about how wide and deep is it? Is the wiring just using trailer wiring hookup, flat four pin for easy disconnect? how much weight have you had on it? paru It is a regular trailer wiring hookup - just didn't use the turn signal wires. it is 14 x 22", and I haven't tried to load it heavy - maybe 25 - 30 pounds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest paru Posted September 13, 2007 Share #6 Posted September 13, 2007 Thanks, I will try to replicate, I have one more trip to the Black Hills next week. paru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteSquid Posted September 13, 2007 Share #7 Posted September 13, 2007 So what did it cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagleeye Posted September 13, 2007 Share #8 Posted September 13, 2007 Hey Ken, Nice job on the cargo hauler! Looks like a good sized cooler would fit. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chabicheka Posted September 14, 2007 Share #9 Posted September 14, 2007 i would be concerned about the handling of the bike.....its not the same as hauling a trailer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ken8143 Posted September 15, 2007 Share #10 Posted September 15, 2007 The guy made it up for $70. A bit pricey, but then I had it made out of stainless steel. As far as handling, I did a 2300 mile trip with it, two up and didn't notice any handling issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chabicheka Posted September 15, 2007 Share #11 Posted September 15, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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