Tow hitch wheel carrier

[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?

[slug_burner]

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.

[Ranga]

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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[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.

[Hymie]

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.

[Michael2]

Here's one :

Hitchgate by Wilco (http://www.avenger4x4.com.au/page/shop/flypage/product_id/333)



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

[Killer]

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.

[Hymie]

Here's one :

Hitchgate by Wilco (http://www.avenger4x4.com.au/page/shop/flypage/product_id/333)



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

Looks OK. Won't fit the 130 though.

[VladTepes]

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 !

[Ranga]

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.

photos? :rulez:

:p

[Ranga]

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 !
I'd like to think 2 people could attach/detach it. I'll investigate further, as other than the roof, I'll have no other real option with my camper canopy on.

[Blknight.aus]

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.

yep if you have the barn door on a series the tailgate lugs go unused, the solution to holding it inplace is to mount the wheel as low as practicable and then use a series tailgat set of hinges and the lock rings after installing the normal tailgate locks.

mount a decent extanding light bar onto it and then you can use the light pole to lift it up with.


no photos, it only really got to drawings stage when we still had big red but a simple wire frame up confirmed that it would fit and work, but I never really adequately solved the holding it in the up position problem without it rattling and banging about.

[Killer]

yep if you have the barn door on a series the tailgate lugs go unused, the solution to holding it inplace is to mount the wheel as low as practicable and then use a series tailgat set of hinges and the lock rings after installing the normal tailgate locks.

mount a decent extanding light bar onto it and then you can use the light pole to lift it up with.


no photos, it only really got to drawings stage when we still had big red but a simple wire frame up confirmed that it would fit and work, but I never really adequately solved the holding it in the up position problem without it rattling and banging about.

Mine is a little more complicated being on a 130 tub, but I will have to have another crack at it. Just too many jobs to do at the moment.:(

Cheers, Mick.