We started with a Rage Powersports Double Dirt Bike Carrier and extended it with a Curt 34″ 2-1/2′ to 2″ Trailer Hitch Adapter so it fits under our overhang. We welded and gusseted the extension to raise it up a foot and add a step for climbing into the camper. The extension is bolted and removable from the rest of the carrier so we could it without the extension if needed.
Blake had been wanting to make some improvements to the rail carrier for a while before we end up unknowingly dragging a bike down the highway, and Jacob helped design these improvements:
2. We also added a steel plate in between the bikes to mount our RotoPaks and another crate. We welded little metal loops on the corners of the plate to attach the crate via ratchet straps or bungee cords.
3. We added another steel plate on top of the driver side receiver tube, also with loops in the corners so we could have another crate to carry some oils/outdoor items.
Jacob worked his ass off to weld these improvements in a day, and it turned out super well. It’s hilarious that our double rail carrier that we bought for 200 bucks has turned into probably a $2,000 item. When we first got it three years ago, we traded a guy a used drone to help us weld the extension and gusset it to raise it up a foot. This had to be redone a couple times to get it perfect. A year later we paid a shop another $100 to re-weld the seams to reinforce it. Then when we bought a new camper we had to extend it out another 5 inches and pay for the welding to be redone. Each time we’ve redone it we’ve had to re-purchase the 34 inch stinger, which costs $130. Then we made all the adjustments with Jacob (traded him a Sena Bluetooth and $150). I think in the end it’s probably cost us at least $2k. But if this means getting to carry our dirt bikes with us without having to deal with a trailer, it’s been worth every penny.
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