Why type of vehicle do you haul you kart in?

Cesar Rull · Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 2:10 pm Post subject:

Going back to the roof rack idea: I can always get the kart in the back hatch and get the wheels and side pods on a roof rack (one of those enclosed ones) or put the chassis on the roof rack without wheels and motor.
Take everything else inside the hatch.

I really don't have a place to store the trailer and even if my sister would agree to it it would limit my ability to get to it.

I think lifting a chassis with no back bumper or side pods and no motor and wheels wouldn't be too hard between two people?

I am 5'6 175lbs.
how long does it take to remove a motor? I am thinking you have to break the chain, drain the water, then you have oil to deal with etc. sound impractical doesn't it?

I am going to the track today and I am going to volunteer to help some people to see how heavy these things really are.

John Matthews · Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 2:24 pm Post subject:

joseph hollinger · Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 2:36 pm Post subject:

Cesar Rull · Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 3:17 pm Post subject:

Johnathan Ma · Joined: 26 Sep 2012 Posts: 4

Those of you who tow the trailers from Harbor Freight, how do you guys hook up the tail lights? Does the trailer come with built in wires to tap into the towing vehicle's tail lights? Do you solder the wires or just wrap them together and use electrical tape?

Cory Ross · Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 5:09 pm Post subject:

I use my 2004 GMC Canyon. The bed has built in spots for 2x4s to span across it then plywood on top of those. I only have to remove the front bumper for the kart to fit. Under the plywood shelf I room for tires, tool boxes, and lots of other items.

Once I get a stand I want to build two toolboxes that run the length of the bed. The kart will sit on the tool boxes when being transported. I need to get a stand to know how wide of a space I need down the center of the bed for the stand to lay in. This way the tool boxes will always be in the truck yet I could still easily load my motorcycle in the bed of the truck with out removing anything.

Steve O'Hara · Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 6:14 pm Post subject:

2004 Suburban.... or anything else with a trailer hitch.
Here's how I carry mine if I only want to take one to the track.
Otherwise I have a 24 ft Featherlite trailer when hauling multiple karts.
Steve O'Hara

jeff grose · Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 6:21 pm Post subject:

Ken Schilling · Joined: 01 Dec 2005 Posts: 1338

Started out as a Harbor Freight trailer. The trailer tailgate flips down. Everything else goes in the van.
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Ray Tetlow · Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 5:51 pm Post subject:

2012 4*4 off road f150 supercab. Equipment and kart nicely fit. Bed has a low profile cover on it. Tight, compact and convenient.
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Stu Hayner · Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 8:48 pm Post subject: Tow vehicle

Tow vehicle

When home in California, I have a GMC Crew Cab with a Durimax. I tow a 16X7 enclosed trailer. I fit six karts total including one in the truck (shell).

But, I travel a ton in the summer, so I take one kart with all accessories in my 2002 Subaru Outback. I never take fuel with me (just buy it at the track). I do have to remove the rear wheels - rear plastic bumper and the side pods. That takes all of about 5 min off and on. 30 mpg loaded. Love that car!!!

Two years ago, I did a job for Toyota, and had to drive a Prius. That actually had more room than the Subie. Almost bought one the next week.

Now, I'm looking into a diesel Jetta or Passat. I'd like to get 40mpg if they have the room.
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Rudy Pantaleon · Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 12:05 pm Post subject:

Cesar, i guess you probably figured something out with the Kart, i too used to live in an apartment, what i did was to have all my kart, tools etc on a storage, $45.00 a month, easy access and saves you money for track days and tires, if you are new that's the best investment, seat time and tires.