Awesome camper setup to by the way!

Awesome video man! Thank you for sharing and very good test results! I have a gladiator as well and just bought a Yamaha Tenere 700 and was wondering about this carrier

I'm glad they changed the crappy design since mine broke. Mine has a cast aluminum extrusion holding the channel to the steel tube. 2 years in it snapped when unloading 140 miles from home. Luckily that Sunday I got ahold of a shop owner and with some angle, plate and U bolts I could put it together.

Got the smaller model from Harbor freight have had it for 2 yrs put over 8k miles with it hauling my 450.

I like that camper wow

Great demonstration, u covered all my questions . Thanks now, enjoy every moment

Nice stuff!

Good demo, thanks. Can't imagine doing that on a daily with a my Triumph for Vanlife travel. Scary af.

Sweet overland rig.

I've carried a bike on a hitch carrier a fair bit on the back of my rv. If you want to avoid wobble just add two straps from the bike to the rear bumper and it will remain solid through long trips even on horrible northeast roads. Like most I was nervous about this type of carrier at first too but it has worked out very well over many miles of use.

I have my Boulevard s83 (570lbs) on mine and I’m driving from NY to Utah and Montana! I’m in the middle of Kansas now and it’s held up great but man I’m scared shitless of it breaking lol

Nice demonstration. Me being 5'8'' I usually back up to a high ground area (mound). That way I'm not in a bind being short. Works for me.

I’m planning on getting a motorcycle this spring and this review was very helpful! I’ll probably get this to start, but get a mototote when I get a more expensive bike. (Also in Utah!)

Great video! I got all the answers 👍

Great vod, thanks for the review. I have a klr 650 it's about the same weight as the norden. I have been toying with this idea as well. The more I see these types of carriers, it makes me want to custom build one that uses more of the hitch, not just the center connection.

Your garage looks awesome. Really cool.

I’d probably go with some brake lights on the back of the carrier has all three of your brake lights are blocked by the motorcycle. At night, you run the risk of being rear ended.

Thanks for the video, I am considering buying one to use on my truck which has a fiberglass shell so I can't haul a bike in the back/bed. BTW, Nice camper too!

I bought the same Harbor Freight Carrier today. I plan on using it on the front of my Class C RV. I have 3 different bikes (Honda CRF 300L, Honda ADV150 and Honda Trail 125). Depending on where I am going one of them will be on the front carrier. I might try mine without the rear portion of the Chock as @Kyoti mentioned. Thanks for posting the video!

Just got a dirt bike, running to HF this weekend for the carrier you just demo'd. If you have any connection points on the roof, why not run a strap or two from the carrier up, may help with some of that movement. I'm sure you can come up with something to protect your camper. I plan on running staps to my spare tire on the back of a TJ Rubicon, or up to the roof rack on the Grand Cherokee. Couldn't hurt to try. Thanks for the video, been very apprehensive about getting one of these, and transporting a bike on it. This video laid some of that worry to rest.

Good review, I just bought one of these the other day for my move to another state hauling my YZ 250 with my SUV, I think it will do well, decided on the 600lb carrier, I figure if it's made for a heavier bike then it will suffice for a lighter bike. Nice Jeep and EDC camper, I just might have to look into that setup, I'm diggin the orange.

Hook up your front strap closest to your Jeep first. That way you can lean the bike away from it while you're hooking up the rest

Thanks for sharing. I'm thinking about getting a Switch Hauler instead for my Yz250fx. Those seem more stable and easier to load.

(I'm just full of suggestions!) There is a lot of ramp floor between the two sides, and the tires are only using a little strip in the middle. If you plan on carrying only one bike with one size tire, make some hardwood spacers to keep the tire centred between the side rails. Think of it like orthotics for feet to fit boots, as spacers for tires to fit the carrier.

I bought this carrier today. I have a 2023 Honda xr150 and this carrier (for me) is SKEYCHY. Suuuper wobbly. I haven’t actually drove with it yet but when the bike is up there, it is really really wobbly. I don’t know if maybe I put the “hitch stabilizer” on incorrectly but DANG she wiggles.

I have a similar carrier and I’m always super nervous when I have a bike on there.

Another thought. I've watched countless hitch carriers on the road. They all bounce. I wonder how much point stress that is putting on the receiver? To counteract the weight of the bike on the 2" hitch, why not triangulate attachments to the box or back gate? Visualize an old fashioned pickup truck's tailgate with flat plates to which a hook on a chain fitted. Install a plate stock hasp in the groove between the body and the gate, then run a strap over top of the load to secure it against twisting on the axis of the vehicle.

I'm 5'7" tall, I would not be doing that by myself unless I get really good walking on stilts.

I would suggest to get rid of that wheel chock it is no purpose as the momentum of the bike is forward not sideways. I would also replace those ratchet tiedowns with cam lock motorcycle tiedowns as you only need one hand to pull them tight. I certainly would not be carrying round a 220 kg bike, over rough ground there's way too much flexing, and relying on a piece of Chinese square tube because metal fatigue will eventually happen, unlike tow-bars, which have to be certified and use the correct steel .Also you must make sure your tow bar is rated to carry a over 220 kg downforce, which equates to 2.2 tons towing capacity. When I load my bike, I use a eye hook turnbuckle that hooks over the foot pegs, attaching the outside foot peak first, and leaning the bike towards the vehicle.

I drive a 1996 Toyota and I got a black widow put on the back of it the problem I have is it sits fairly low so I ordered a different hitch to bring it up 4 in how about 35 dollars also put LED lights on the back of the hauler and plugged it into my trailer lights that way somebody won't run in the back of me cuz I can't see your brake lights

I would modify that chuck system with a pull out pin so I can remove it when unloading..

Hi nice bikes I was watching the this video my only modification to make sure everything works for long term Change the profile so it sits higher than the bumper with a off angle so nothing is hanging below it The second is to beef- up your the support so it is much stronger And add a secure mount for the kickstand that you can rest the bike on when taking it off and on There may be a way to add a tab to secure it in front and back like a under truck tire mount from the bottom up a tab on bike and one hole in the bike brace In the old days we only used de this to secure the bikes no strap I wish you happy time on your adventures and just maybe see you OFF ROAD I am making plans now and you have everything I hope to get for my vintage Toyota 4Runner two doors with the top replaced with the style of camper and a roof top solid side wall tent because I can extend the bed and go up on the top my new KTM 500exc f will be going inside a custom space enclosure or a rear enclosure the weight full is only 250 lbs I hope to be on the road mid summer 2024 if Jesus Christ is permitting. JoP

nice video on the bike rack. what or where did you get the straps and what is the soft strap you talked about. ??? thanks

Ive been thinking of this. But scares the heck out of me for dropping the bike. Think i would have to have something to walk up along with the bike.

Nice video, thank you. May I ask why you wanted to load from the other side? Thanks in advance.

I just lifted my jeep and I’m trying to find someone that sells a longer ramp

My concern is if you have to brake in an emergency the heavy bike is going into the tail gate.

Will it be used to charge a Suzuki Boulevard C50 motorcycle?

Do you know your hitch's togue weight compacity? Cool rig. Thanks for the vid.

Would this carry my 22 gsxr 1000?

...curious here....I have the same rack, a Black Widow brand, I have not used it yet, the wheel chock on there, the back protion that flips, since you have used and it appears that chock is not a "hold snug in place" chock....what about that back flip portion be removed...??? It would eliminate that "effort" to get over the flipper both directions in and out, maybe strap around tire at the ramp/front chock portion. Plan to use beginning tomorrow with a 310GS....what do you think about that flipper portion...??? A necessity...???

You may want to consider replacing all the Chinese bolts with Grade 8 from a reputable hardware store. Just saying!

Id guess the Norden is close to 500 lbs ready to roll. Not including the weight of the rack, have you checked your max tongue weight rating on that hitch?. As a standard Class 3, Id guess its the usual 500 lbs max.

Instead of loose, flopping (and low strength) straps, how about solid stabilizing stays between the frame and bike?

I bought this carrier and took it back the next day because I was too concerned about the possibility of my vehicle doing random wheelies or not having enough weight on the front for steering. I have a Subaru Ascent and the tongue weight is only 500 pounds, tow weight is 5,000. The hitch I bought and installed has 750 pounds of tongue weight limit and tows 7,500 pounds. My Triumph Trident 660 weighs 420 pounds. This carrier weighs 98 pounds. Puts me over the 500 pound limit. I wanted to be okay with it but just couldn't talk myself into keeping it and if something happens then my vehicle warranty would be voided due to overloading. I'm looking at purpose built motorcycle trailers now that have wheels instead.

Great video but I have one question, are you not worried about the tongue weight? I'm not sure about the Gladiator but I know my Rubicon JKU max tongue weight is 350 lbs. I'd like to get a good carrier so I can haul my Tenere T7 with the jeep but the tongue weight being what it is has me concerned. Thanks!

Would this handle a 650 birdman scooter? Please comment back and let me know. Thank you so very much for this video.

I’m glad my xr600 only weights 300 lbs an has more power than this new crf

How fast are you supposed to drive with this carrier? I'm considering a cross-country road trip averaging 80mph on the interstates. (2,500 miles each way)

Nice Jeep! The speed bump on the ramp is worthless, isn’t it?

Does it block your directionals and brake and tail lights!

600lbs for the rack but what is the limit for the receiver? Allot let i would think? “The weight on the hitch is called the tongue weight and it needs to be included in your overall payload number. Jeep Wranglers have a 350-pound tongue weight capacity and towing capacities of between 2,000 and 3,500 pounds.”

With the bike. Does it cover your tail light?

Does it come with the straps?

dose it matter if it loads on the right or left side??

is your jeep lifted at all?

I give it 6 months.

I wouldn’t trust the hitch carrier with 600 lbs bike on it…

Powering your bike up the ramp is a disaster in the making.

F**k that for a 500+ # bike. But thanks for sharing.

I wouldn't trust that

Can you imagine a 600 pound bike falling off on a busy L A freeway. Dont trust that Harbor Freight Chinese stuff that much.

“Overlander” ?…. That’s funny..you mean Glorified Mall Crawler…

Huge help! Thank you! I have the Norden Exp and I'm thinking of carrying it with me for a few trips. I also have an "Adventure Mike" channel! 😆 @advmike Love that jeep 🙌