We are looking for a hitch carrier with a ramp that will flip up when not in use to carry two mopeds. Interested in gathering info on experience and preferences. Also, preferences on Mopeds. We want something we can use once we arrive at our destination. Interested in restrictions in any states regarding nonlicensed bikes. Ashley
We used to have 2 mopeds=300#. But, just too slow in the traffic we encountered. Had a friend weld extra space onto a standard cw slide in the hitch 500# carrier, and heft up the welds. It carried the mopeds without any problems on back of our then class A mh. Usually if under 50cc, you don't need a mc endorsement, but you need to look up online of your state motor vehicle dept.
Tilt a Rack makes some good stuff, BUT be sure you don't upweight your front end so much you loose steering. I have problems with weight distribution on a 23 foot on an E 350 frame. I tried and tried and finally gave up and sold my hitch mount. If you truly have 50 cc moped, you may be OK, but after all my trials (two different bikes and two different hitch mounts) I made a good trailor from a kit.
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In my experience go ahead and spend the extra money on a Yamaha or Honda. The cheapie Chinese brands will work okay until you need them repaired, and then just go ahead and haul them to the dump. You also might want to consider like a Yamaha Vino 125 that will confortably travel 55 in traffic. Tho it does require a motorcycle license and insurance, it is well worth the extra effort. In SC, you get a temporary license for 1 year a time by paying I think 4 dollars and taking a written test. It is quite easy to find a Yamaha or Honda dealer for maintenace. I travel with one Yamaha 125 on a rear carrier on a 29 footer with no problems. The weight of the 125 is about 200 pounds. Good luck.
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