Atv rack for back of trailer

[ROADHOG]

Has anyone put a rack on there hitch to haul a quad. And if so who designed it or built it?

 

[Second Chance]

The hitch receivers on the back of most Grand Design RVs are rated for either 300 or 350 lbs. tongue weight. I suspect an ATV would be way too heavy to go on a rack in the hitch receiver.

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Rob

 

[Dick Noble]

I built one. It is called a double hitch because it has 2 balls sticking out either side and a "T" shaped mount that slides into the hitch receiver and hooks to the two balls. The wheels are able to rotate 360 degrees. With this set up it will not jack-knife. I got the plans off Google but I cannot remember where. I built it 6' long and 8' wide. I will do a bit of research and see if I can find more for you. My ATV is about 300 lbs and I have no problems carrying it.

 

[ROADHOG]

Thanks Dick

 

[Dick Noble]

Sorry, I have not been able to get you any more information, I will try to take pictures of what I built as soon as possible. My brother ( a master welder) and I built this thing about 5 years ago from plans some fellow put on the internet and I cannot find anything on this. I think it was on www.irv2.com .

 

[Bungy]

I built one. It is called a double hitch because it has 2 balls sticking out either side and a "T" shaped mount that slides into the hitch receiver and hooks to the two balls. The wheels are able to rotate 360 degrees. With this set up it will not jack-knife. I got the plans off Google but I cannot remember where. I built it 6' long and 8' wide. I will do a bit of research and see if I can find more for you. My ATV is about 300 lbs and I have no problems carrying it.

These guys: https://www.cruiserlifts.com/collections/swivelwheel-transport-systems make something similar.

 

[Dick Noble]

Yes, the one with the motorcycle is much like it. I built mine with 3' sq. tube, and the casters are underneath not on the side. I cannot see how it mounts to the hitch receiver on the trailer. I'm almost sure I got the wheels (3 - one spare) and all the metal parts from Northern Tool. I will try to take pictures soon and try to down load them here. I have never been able to do that but I will try again.

 

[cruisinTx]

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[Bungy]

Yes, the one with the motorcycle is much like it. I built mine with 3' sq. tube, and the casters are underneath not on the side. I cannot see how it mounts to the hitch receiver on the trailer. I'm almost sure I got the wheels (3 - one spare) and all the metal parts from Northern Tool. I will try to take pictures soon and try to down load them here. I have never been able to do that but I will try again.

I looked at building one as well but had trouble sourcing castor type wheels that were rated/suitable for highway use. This guy: https://axlesandmorebyjoellc.com/ makes one but it’s pretty pricey.

 

[Dick Noble]

Sorry about no pics yet. It is cold and snow covered out side. We may get some 50 degree days next week and I will try then. I have it covered with a tarp and that is still covered with snow.

 

[Dick Noble]

I have some pictures. I still have to figure how to down load from my phone to this site.

 

[ExNihilo]

I am trying to get this modification finished and I will post some pictures. It is not an ATV but a set of generator boxes with equivalent weight.
Here is the basic plan of attack.

I have a fabricator building a 1/4 thick 4 inch square bumper then we are cutting off the existing one welding the new to the I beams under the trailer and adding some support medially to the frame. We are designing it to take 800 pounds (If I am going this far, I am never redoing it for add on’s). It will have the added effect of squaring the load on both axles.

My concern for you would be the pivot weight distance from the axles to keep a load on the hitch. Less of an issue if you have a 5th wheel.
Good luck and stay safe!