I made my own hitch mount spare tire carrier.

[Saker]

Ah. OK. I see the disconnect here...

I have this inserted into the hitch.

The tabs I welded on are just to keep it from wobbling around. Other designs use a wedge bolt type thing.

Visible in this picture:

I'm still utilizing the factory 5/8 hitch pin (replaced with a bolt so it doesn't rattle) in conjunction with the hitch extender. I actually have another clamping bolt on the inside of the hitch but didn't have any photos and didn't feel like trying to explain in the post.

Excellent Sir!

 

[Saker]

Thanks. To me this seems like a hack project. I build high-end vintage motorcycles as a real hobby. Ok, maybe they're not ALL high end but some of them are and they all took way more care than this thing.

Skills indeed.

 

[uh0h50]

1) Thanks. I felt similarly a lot of them have a 2" receiver but I don't think they can actually be used for towing.

2) I got an Aiden James Customs camera relocation kit. It's 125 bucks and takes about 60 minutes to install.

3) I keep thinking about that. I don't think there is any practical way for me to mass produce these. I'd have to charge more than anyone would pay, probably.

Ah man. Well if you consider selling it in parts/pieces and let the end user do the welding and powdercoating, I'd be in. This setup to too damn nice.

 

[Elite130]

Ah man. Well if you consider selling it in parts/pieces and let the end user do the welding and powdercoating, I'd be in. This setup to too damn nice.

I'm with ^^^. I'd totally buy a peices-parts kit and have a buddy weld it all up and PC it.

 

[CajunMikeR]

I'm with ^^^. I'd totally buy a peices-parts kit and have a buddy weld it all up and PC it.

Me 3! I like this setup better than anything else I've seen on the market.

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[mrblah]

definitely better than the overpriced crap out there.

 

[Brancart675]

Best design I have seen as well! If you decide to make more and sell them let me know

 

[NotaTRD]

Should you decide to sell this as a kit, I might be in as well.

 

[T4R416]

Would be down for this kit too.. like others have suggested to keep
Costs down you can sell it in pieces , with instructions possibly amd leave you to end buyer to throw it all together etc.

 

[michalik.piotr6837]

You have talent a d skill. The esthetic, design and creativity on the bikes is fresh and build quality a d skill is top tier. I know people who can weld but design and shit like making bushings from scratch are next level. Cheers.

 

[ctnewman]

After 7 months, I got my Gobi Rack. The offset works well with the ladder.

I was thinking about making FIVE more of these total. One is already spoken for. If you'd be interested, shoot me a DM.

In addition to my original design with the tight fitting installation, they would have a few new features like:
1) camera mount in the center of the wheel
2) higher mounted license plate
3) wiring tie tabs
4) secondary latch system which holds gate in "open" position
5) 2 stage wrinkle black powdercoating
6) stainless steel contact areas in places where the powdercoat could get damaged.

It could be available either centered or offset. I'd be interested to hear if the general desire would be for centered or offset design.

Here are some pictures of my rig with the carrier and the new rack. (I need to get some real sliders)

 

[Homebrew454]

Always amazes me the creativity and ingenuity of DIYers. Oftentimes it is better than store bought. In your case, much better than store bought.

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[Saker]

[MENTION=602811]ctnewman[/MENTION],

Thanks for deciding to make a small run of these.
This one appeals to me more than any others I have seen on the market by the usual names out there.
I like the enhanced features that are not incorporated on other carries.
Attachment to the pintle hitch is more secure than a “wedge” and cross bolt.
The entire carrier & wheel is located closer instead of located away from vehicle and hatch.

Glad to be on the list! :thanks:

 

[Saker]

Pivot has bronze bushing(s) & grease zirc.
The latching hardware and spring plunger are stainless steel.
The spring plunger acts as a second locking device while the carrier is in the closed position and locks open to prevent accidental closing while open.
There is also a hard stop to prevent any issues with opening too far and damaging the vehicle.

 

[Saker]

Carriers spoken for:

1) Saker: Centered
2) CajunMikeR: Offset
3) Ferd_4R: Offset
4) DEUS-MACH1NA: Centered
5) granjour: Offset

 

[Lmhead]

Your truck is amazing!!

 

[Charlievee]

Where in NY are you. One of the bike pick looks like the old Grumman test facility.

 

[CajunMikeR]

I really can't believe that more people haven't jumped on this. A custom built carrier that's not much more than the mass produced ones, with your choice of offset. I honestly figured the list would be full by now.

 

[Saker]

I really can't believe that more people haven't jumped on this. A custom built carrier that's not much more than the mass produced ones, with your choice of offset. I honestly figured the list would be full by now.

I totally agree!
The appearance, quality of construction and features compared to the mass produced ones makes this one an easy choice.
When [MENTION=602811]ctnewman[/MENTION] informed me he would consider making a small run, I figured he would have to consider having to make more than he envisioned.

I know a couple more people that contacted me via PM, that were interested.
I’m waiting to see there names pop in here.

 

[ctnewman]

Hi everyone,

I have almost all parts in stock. I am waiting on material for the female portion of the hinge, but am going to start welding the lower portions in the mean time this week. My estimated completion time is 4-6 weeks. I am hoping to finish them sooner, though.

-CTN