Hitch Mount Bike Lift/Carrier - Any Input?

I have been researching this very subject for the past few weeks and I'm stuck between those you posted as well. Interested to see what some others say about their use. I have an F350 SRW and don't want to load the bed at all due to the height. 

F150 guy here, picked up a dual bike hitch carrier (cheapo) last year. Absolutely love it so far. I have reclaimed the cab and bed of the truck by moving the bikes to the carrier. If you think you will like a carrier, Im sure you will love a carrier. For just one bike, Id get the Mototote carrier though. Better tie down points, probably a little more HD. 

Other option, invest in the step ramp. I picked up a step ramp as well for when Im pulling the camper, or dont want the carrier on the back. By making the load/unload infinite times safer, it makes box hauling a bit more convenient.

I've had a Moto Jack hitch mount for many years. Also have an aluminum roll on hitch mount carrier. Like everything else they both have their pros and cons. They both work well but rock back and forth A Lot unless you secure the wheels/ frame/rack to a wider spot on the truck. You get used to it. I always strap the handlebar to a point on the truck.  I think the Moto Jack is a little bit easier to load and takes less space to load and unload in case your riding buddies park too close to you. The wheels hang below the rack and I have dragged them going through dips (out driveways). That would be less of an issue with your tall truck, but still something to think about. Works great for washing the bike at the car wash. You can get underneath, turn the handlebars and spin the wheels. I prefer the roll on rack on my little truck, Toyota Tacoma, as it's not as tall as my 3/4 ton truck. The truck being lower it's still easy to get the bike on and off. I'm 5'7". For putting a bike or bikes in the back of the truck I use a two piece atv ramp. Put the bike in gear and walk it up, the bike on one, me on the other ramp. They all work.

Moto Jack Rack has lasted longer than the vehicles. On 4th. Only negative was the small rubber plug on the jack had deteriorated so laying on its side it would drip. Put in more fluid and found the plug on amazon for $5 so cheap fix. 

I put 2 tie downs on one side just so it doesn’t move around as much on the hitch.

I have been using the same Moto Jack Rack for 20 years. Hag to replace the bottle jack on it about 3 years ago but those are cheap to replace. I have used it on numerous vehicles through the years and have had no issues with clearance.

I’ve been thinking about switching to a suv and carrier instead of the pickup to keep the gear inside, then use it for camping once we arrive at the pits. Are there any companies that have a combo/modular single & dual carrier if you’re alternating between 1 to 2 bike loads? 

I went to the hitch carrier after putting a cap on my truck.

I’ve been using the amc400 aluminum hitch carrier for the better part of 20 years.  No issues whatsoever.  
 

https://www.blackwidowpro.com/motorcycle/carriers/dirt-bike/p/amc-400/

I've been using a MotoTote hitch carrier. It's great, easy to load and high quality. I've used the cheapo Amazon ones before and this is hands down better and more secure. 

It's same height as the hitch, I load onto a 4runner but onto a full size truck that hitch and ramp might be pretty high.

Used motojackrack for many years. Works great! 

2nd this.  Much better having the wheels supported than dangling back there.  Super secure and bike does not move.  

No experience with the jack style, but I have been using the black widow 2 bike carrier this year.  It is way easier than loading into the truck bed, but I could see it being an issue if you be shoulder or rotator cuff issues.  Also you do need room on EACH side of the truck for loading so plan parking ahead of time.Found mine barely used for less than $200, so I have been happy but if it took up less storage space in the garage would be nice…hhmm maybe I should start considering these jack styles also.

Moto jack for 20yrs and no issues still on the same bottle jack it came with. I’m guessing I haven’t had issues with the bottle jack because I store it upright. 
 

Not a big fan of all the hardware on this thing especially where the majority of the weight is carried. 
Forget the name of the other company that used to make these but I remember them breaking right there . Store down in OC used to have a bike on display that broke off it still had the plate under the bike but came detached from the rest of the hitch  

Turbo, your post reminded me that the gusset weld, right where you circled started to crack. Added two larger/stronger gussets to the original ones and no problem since. I'm also on the original bottle jack 20+ years.

I have the Ultimate MX Hauler and I love it.  I am 56 and always hated loading into a full size 4x4 by myself at the end of a long day riding.  Then, after an illness and shoulder surgery, I had no choice but to get the Ultimate MX Hauler or something similar.  I am 90% recovered from the illness and have a nice rebuilt shoulder, but I will never ride solo without this hitch hauler.        

I had a double carrier for years.  Worked great haul 2 big bikes on it no problem if needed to.  Never had an issue at all.  Sometimes you just have too much crap and need the back of the truck for all the other stuff.  I wish I still had my carrier I'd still use it at times.

If you need to haul two bikes just get a receiver for the front!

That’s funny but can’t be legal. How do you see going down the rd ? A lot of darkness now. Funny you could run people ovr & not even see it.

I have the moto jack rack, but thought mine was named something different. In short, it’s awesome.  Takes up no space and is super handy.  My old truck was able to drop the tailgate without hitting it (in down position) new truck- no such luck.  Not a deal breaker, but had to be yanked at track if you wanted to drop the tailgate. So be aware of that. 

It was ideal during townhouse living, but now with more space and hauling multiple bikes I rarely use mine   If anyone wants it for cheap, I’d probably sell it   In Virginia and frequent tomahawk alot  

MotoTote has a modular system where if you only want one bike or two bikes. Very expensive though (Like 1700). would def be easier to move and store 2 single carriers than one double

My double black diamond is pretty big and heavy, I use a 2 wheel hand truck to move it out of the garage and onto the truck

Best thing about a hitch rack is on the way home from the track I pull into the car wash bay and wash my bike and truck without having to unload it. Takes about 10 mins and when I get home my bike is already clean. Blow any excess off then grease the chain and put it away haha. I have had the $100 Amazon one for probably 7-8 years. A buddy gave it to me. He outfitted it with a fuel can carrier. Pretty nifty. 

I had an older MX Hauler. I'm really 50/50 on it and once I got a truck I sold it. I agree with everyone so far for the benefits. One time I forgot my bike stand, so I just used the mx hauler as my bike stand in between motos. You can even use it as a stand if you need to lift the bike to work on it or changes tires/tubes. With the jack you can lift it up to where you don't have to bend down to work on your bike. So that was nice. 

Now, on the other hand, the few downsides. For both of my CRF250 and my FC350, the rear tire was closer to the ground that the front tire when if was fastened tightly down. This was ok  99% of the time but one time the gravel parking lot was kind of uneven and had some drainage wash outs and the rear tire gouged into the gravel. Luckily, it was just loose gravel and didn't bend my rim. With a higher hitch/truck it may not be too big of a problem. I was in a ford escape. 

I didn't leave it in my hitch throughout the week while I was not riding. So I would have to put it on the car every time I went riding. That beast is built strong so it is fairly heavy. Not too heavy to lift, but just awkward to hold when you have to get it slid into your hitch. It is at the right height to where you are slightly hunched over to try to put it on the car. 

I would mount my bike on it then drive down my driveway (gravel) and then stop at the end and re tighten the two mounting bolts. Usually they would spin another 1-2 turns. After that I felt confident rolling down the interstate at 70 mph. 

I will say, most days I just wished I could have rolled my bike into my truck and strapped it and took off. Instead, I was back there fiddling with the big wing nuts and getting the bike shifted around to mount it properly. 

If you have a lifted truck, the hitch carrier may be easier to deal with. I hurt my back pushing my bike into my truck once so like I said I'm 50/50 on them. They are good in a lot of cases, annoying in others. 

On handlebar tie down I tighten it just before the lift is all the way up so its a little tighter. 

Could mount it to the front of the truck as well..

I bought mine used off thumpertalk from someone that lived in Charlotte 20 years ago. 

I got my Ultimate MX Hauler used also.  Got it for $350 during the pandemic when there was a 3 month wait for new ones.   

Picture is deceiving only way you wouldn’t be able to see is if you drive sitting on the floor. 

I'm not a fan, but then again I've been rear-ended 3 times in the last 10 years. It seems like a good way to lose a bike to me.