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Cargo Rack Hitch 59502
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2016 10:57 pm
by frederic26
It has been hard to get.. but at the end, delivered from Australia...
Cargo Carrier for Hitch - Rola 59502
Load capacity: 272 kilos max.
If someone is interested, I can share the details on how to get it.
Re: Cargo Rack Hitch 59502
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2016 12:41 pm
by TJ
Would be interesting to see road handling characteristics with 272 kgs hanging off the back like that. Leverage and front wheel contact on a hill climb.... Fun fun.
What are you planning to carry on it?
Re: Cargo Rack Hitch 59502
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2016 4:42 pm
by Lchundy
Looks stupid too...wouldn't want anything of value on it incase you reverse into something or someone rear ended you
Roof cage would be better option?
Re: Cargo Rack Hitch 59502
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2016 5:10 pm
by TJ
Lchundy wrote:Looks stupid too...wouldn't want anything of value on it incase you reverse into something or someone rear ended you
Roof cage would be better option?
Well the design is fairly OK (i.e. not stupid). Construction seems fairly sturdy. I do agree roof rack would have been my choice as well. It can be challenge on a TJ/JK with just softtop as to how roof rack is attached, there are some good systems available. But it's a matter of choice and personal preference.
I'm just curious about the leverage this would create.
Re: Cargo Rack Hitch 59502
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2016 5:57 pm
by Lchundy
This can't be good for departure angle aswell lol
Wander how strong it is with the back end of a jeep hanging off it
Re: Cargo Rack Hitch 59502
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2016 6:36 pm
by mudlva
Rated at 272kgs snd close to double the arm lenght out that will quickly add up to close to 1/2ton...
Whats the rated tounge weight on a std jeep tow bar?
Generally the ball weight isnt much more than 100 odd kgs
Re: Cargo Rack Hitch 59502
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2016 6:44 pm
by TJ
Lchundy wrote:This can't be good for departure angle aswell lol
Wander how strong it is with the back end of a jeep hanging off it
It isn't meant for off-road situations, everyone's pretty aware of that when buying it. It's for carrying extra stuff like camping gear when touring as boot space is limited in a 2 door TJ/JK when back seat is being used by passengers.
Re: Cargo Rack Hitch 59502
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2016 6:55 pm
by frederic26
Yes sure, it is to bring some cement bags and climb with the help of the winch...
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