Alright, so I had this whole thing planned where I wanted to take my motorcycle with me on a trip, but I was driving my Jeep. I’m like, how am I gonna do this? I did some digging around and found out there are a few ways to haul a bike behind a Jeep. So, here’s what I did.
First, I checked out how much my Jeep could actually tow. Turns out, it’s around 2,000 to 3,500 pounds. That’s plenty for my bike, so that was good news. I mean, you gotta know this stuff before you start, right? Otherwise, you’re just asking for trouble.
Figuring Out the Options
I looked into a few ways to do this. One way was to get a trailer, one that you can put your bike on. It is a good way to do it, but I don’t have much space to store a trailer when I am not using it.
The next way I looked at is to just put the bike in the bed of a truck. Then I realized that I only have a Jeep! So I thought, can I flat tow the bike? Then I saw that any Jeep Wrangler or Jeep Gladiator can be flat towed without issue. But I am taking about the motorcycle, not the Jeep.
The last thing I found was one of those hitch carriers. It’s like a little platform that goes on the back of your Jeep, and you put your bike on it. It seemed like the easiest option for me.
Getting the Gear
Once I decided to go with a hitch carrier, I had to make sure I got the right one. I made sure to get one that could handle the weight of my bike. Then, I got some good tie-down straps. You don’t want to cheap out on those, believe me. I made sure I got some heavy-duty ones to keep my bike secure.
Loading Up
Loading the bike onto the carrier was a bit of a challenge. I got a friend to help me, and we rolled it up onto the platform. It took some muscle, but we managed. Once it was up there, I used the tie-down straps to secure it. I pulled those straps as tight as I could, making sure the bike wasn’t going anywhere.
Hitting the Road
Driving with the bike back there took some getting used to. I had to remember that I had extra length and weight behind me. I took it slow and made sure to check the straps whenever I stopped. It was a bit nerve-wracking at first, but I got the hang of it. I checked a lot.
In the end, I got my motorcycle to where I wanted to go, and everything worked out. It was a bit of a process, but totally worth it. If you’re thinking about hauling a motorcycle with your Jeep, just make sure you do your homework and get the right gear. And maybe have a friend help you load it up, that made a big difference for me.
- Do your research: Know your Jeep’s towing capacity.
- Choose the right method: Trailer, truck bed, or hitch carrier.
- Get the right gear: A good carrier and heavy-duty tie-down straps.
- Load it up carefully: Get help if you need it.
- Drive safely: Take it slow and check your straps often.
That’s my story. Hope it helps someone out there! Happy trails!
