Thread: Tow hitch wheel carrier

Originally Posted by Ranga

Anyone got any thoughts on making a wheel carrier (for 1 or 2 x 33" spares) that attaches via the tow hitch on a dual-cab 130?

Would it be too much weight too far back?

watch the weight stays under the max towball weight and you should be ok.

Originally Posted by slug_burner

watch the weight stays under the max towball weight and you should be ok.

That's 150kg right? Should end up well under that.

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yep, the concept one that I have gives you a hinged mount that locks down and the back of the wheel holder doubles up as a table/step/work platform.

Originally Posted by Blknight.aus

yep, the concept one that I have gives you a hinged mount that locks down and the back of the wheel holder doubles up as a table/step/work platform.

I'd be interested in something like that.

Here's one :

Hitchgate by Wilco



Universal application, swing out, and I like the tightenable tow hitch adaptor to prevent wriggling.

Originally Posted by Blknight.aus

yep, the concept one that I have gives you a hinged mount that locks down and the back of the wheel holder doubles up as a table/step/work platform.

I have a simalar concept in mind, mine mounts off the eyes at either end of the towbar and swings down. I have made a prototype of the frame, but have not yet worked out how to lock it in position, or how to assist the lifting of the frame for female use. I am thinking of a torsion spring similar to what is used on a horse float tailgate.

Cheers, Mick.

Originally Posted by Michael2

Here's one :

Hitchgate by Wilco



Universal application, swing out, and I like the tightenable tow hitch adaptor to prevent wriggling.

Looks OK. Won't fit the 130 though.

With a 110 the tow receiver and the rear crossmember are pretty much at the rear of the vehicle making this relatively possible.

With a 130, whether you have a tub or tray, the rear of the vehicle is generally a fair distance behind the tow receiver. Problematic.

You also need to consider how you’ll be able to swing the wheels away to get access to the rear of the tub or tray. Plus it would be quite a heavy thing to put on and off the vehicle so don’t anticipate doing that too often !