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Title: Best and safest way to haul a scooter
Post by: OIWB on May 28, 2013, 06:11:41 AM

 I want to haul my 230lb scooter to the beach. Will a hitch hauler be ok or should I get a small trailer. I want to save money and get the hitch hauler, but is it safe with a small suv kia sportage. This has proble been asked many times and I mised it, any advice from you pros may save my life, thanks

Title: Re: Best and safest way to haul a scooter
Post by: Vivo on May 28, 2013, 06:26:08 AM

I suggest a hauler/ramp with a hitch helper... they have wheels under them for added safety and support...  talk about weight distribution...  ;)


However, 230 pounds is just about 2 sacks of rice... or a big heavy person... I might say a hitch hauler would be fine....



(https://si0.twimg.com/profile_images/2199648950/Motorcycle_Carrier_Hitch_Helper.JPG)


(http://static.wix.com/media/cf8efc_6a8eefdb3021107e53279eab42fc380d.jpg_srz_350_774_85_22_0.50_1.20_0.00_jpg_srz)

Title: Re: Best and safest way to haul a scooter
Post by: OIWB on May 28, 2013, 06:55:59 AM

Thangs Vivo,where do you find a carrier like this? I have never seen such a hauler, but it looks very safe.

Title: Re: Best and safest way to haul a scooter
Post by: Vivo on May 28, 2013, 07:07:52 AM

They have a website  www.acchitchhelper.com (http://www.acchitchhelper.com)

Title: Re: Best and safest way to haul a scooter
Post by: mrbios on August 06, 2013, 08:10:31 PM

It is important that if you strap the scoot down that you put a block of wood between the tire and the fender so the forks don't get compressed to prevent damging the seals.

Title: Re: Best and safest way to haul a scooter
Post by: CROSSBOLT on August 13, 2013, 09:26:55 PM

Hitch hauler like VersaHaul requires 2" receiver. I kinda think the Sportage has a small receiver like about 1.25".

Karl