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OIWB

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Best and safest way to haul a scooter
« 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
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Re: Best and safest way to haul a scooter
« Reply #1 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....






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Re: Best and safest way to haul a scooter
« Reply #2 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.
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Re: Best and safest way to haul a scooter
« Reply #3 on: May 28, 2013, 07:07:52 AM »
They have a website  www.acchitchhelper.com
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Re: Best and safest way to haul a scooter
« Reply #4 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.
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Re: Best and safest way to haul a scooter
« Reply #5 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".

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