trailer hitch Cargo Carrier for deer

rickyp · Sep 23, 2012

Does anyone use the trailer hitch cargo carriers to transport deer after the kill?

The reason I am asking is I have a cap on my truck and if I put a deer in the back the blood starts to smell relay bad shortly after even though I wash it out very well. I bought a 6.5 X 12 foot trailer but that thing is almost as big as my truck and hurts my gas millage and is a pain to drive around all the time.
I have been thinking about getting the cargo carrier and using that but not sure how it would work. any disadvantages to them?

FrankOceanXray · Sep 23, 2012

Price has gone up $10 since I purchased but this is wonderful for family trips, keeping gear off my interior.

Highly recommend this.

http://www.amazon.com/Curt-Manufact...d=1348431152&sr=8-5&keywords=curt+cargo+hitch

DoormanTNT · Sep 23, 2012

When we go in my truck, just sling 'em in the bed.
But with dads jeep cherokee, we use the hitch rack. We always wrap game in a tarp real good. Look where your exhaust comes out. Probably ok, but still try to wrap up good.

Oh, and fyi, its tough to get more then 3 deer on a rack. You need lots of straps or rope. Seems like something is always sticking out.

Les Gawlik · Sep 23, 2012

This is what I was going to suggest to Rusty to use with an SUV in his thread about diesel pickups, but it seemed like he had his heart set on a truck. I don't hunt or process deer, but I would think something like this would be great.

I have two, one like the one pictured (although not as nice) which I got to use with a station wagon for long trips. The other one is aluminum, and it folds 90* up when not in use. The aluminum stays bright and clean with just a rinse. I think I got it from Northern Tools/Hydraulics.

Here is the aluminum one. I have been very satisfied with this.

http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/prod...p%3FproductId%3D715803&WTz_l=YMAL%3BIK-520358

inkd · Sep 23, 2012

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Mooseman · Sep 23, 2012

People use them to haul deer all the time. Be careful because it can obstruct the view of your license plate.

Oldcarjunkie · Sep 23, 2012

We put them in the back of the Jeep Cherokee with me.lol

yellowsled · Sep 23, 2012

I got mine at tractor supply. Only used it once for a OC trip, but it work very well.

DoormanTNT · Sep 23, 2012

Mooseman said:
People use them to haul deer all the time. Be careful because it can obstruct the view of your license plate.

Thats kinda the idea isn't....I just got some pictures of my truck in the mail when I went huntin Labor day weekend.

If I'm gonna get a ticket, then pull me over.

SOMDSHOOT · Sep 24, 2012

My truck is designated for Deer blood. I did add two extra drain holes in the front of the bed.

Most of the time when I leave the farm I just strap them on the tail gate and get on down the street to the walk-in cooler in the garage.

However, I have considered buying one of those cargo rack things with the trailer hitch, but, by the time I add in the cost of a new trailer hitch rig and the cargo rack, I'm usually already at the Garage before I finish totaling it all up.

SOMDSHOOT · Sep 24, 2012

Oldcarjunkie said:
We put them in the back of the Jeep Cherokee with me.lol

That's terrible and... BRING BACK GARAND1957

Numidian · Sep 24, 2012

DoormanTNT said:
Thats kinda the idea isn't....I just got some pictures of my truck in the mail when I went huntin Labor day weekend.

If I'm gonna get a ticket, then pull me over.

Yep, dc just sent me some pictures of my jetta. I had a kayak sticking out of the trunk, if it had been 5-6 inches taller, they wouldn't have been able to read my license plate due to the angle lol

Top_Predator · Sep 24, 2012

There is an adapter that allows you to add a hitch ball to the rack. I like it because I can pivit the rack in the up position. Also it makes the rack higher off the ground.

Top_Predator · Sep 24, 2012

they sell in some Wal Mart stores

itsslow98 · Sep 24, 2012

Honestly i picked one up from harbor freight and i cant see a better one out there. I have hauled a few deer including a recent 200lb buck just two weeks ago. $99 and its aluminum so its very lightweight, has built in reflectors, tall sides, and a 500lb capacity. BTW its also exactly as wide as a Jeep Grand Cherokee.

http://www.harborfreight.com/500-lb-capacity-aluminum-cargo-carrier-92655.html

Ab_Normal · Sep 24, 2012

You need one with wheels so you can wheel the deer around instead of having to drag it everywhere.

rickyp · Sep 24, 2012

I went out to walmart and bought one for $60. I got it together in about 10 minutes and it is on the back of my nissan frontier. All i have to do is get a deer tonight and test it out

Franklin · Sep 24, 2012

Snow sled or deer sled! Pull that sucker rite in the back. 2 ratchet straps. No mess!no tarps. Used to do it all the time in my ford escort when I first started driving.

Oldcarjunkie · Sep 24, 2012

SOMDSHOOT said:
That's terrible and... BRING BACK GARAND1957

Well three of us to in the jeep and if we get any then i ride with them on the way back. Dont matter to me, if i got one then i already have blood on me.

And your right, they should

kfrede86 · Sep 24, 2012

Recently borrowed one to take to Lake Gaston. I was able to put a bunch of wood and a big cooler of food on the back of my Grand Cherokee. I'll definitely be picking one up or if I have time weld one together.

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