Do you guys know what I am refering to? Its those things - kinda like scaffolding almost - that sits on the back of the truck connected to a tow bar, and you just plonk you bike on the back of it, strap, and away.

Are they available in Thailand?

I realy need to sort something out as im always taking my bike around LOS and its a pain putting it in the bed of the truck, especialy as I have a top up and its a 4 door truck. I could get a trailer but would prefer one of these carry things.

Its for a scooter, so weight not an issue

Thanks!

I have one. It's OK for small scooters or bikes....no good for bike bikes. I made some extra supports to stop it rocking. Plus I had to make an adapter to hold it as my tow bar is an agricultural model!

I looked into one, but the tongue weight capacity of my truck couldn't handle my bike- I wasn't able to find an actual purpose-built unit in any case.

As BSJ said, they're mostly good for something like a dirt bike unless you have a full-size truck ( which you can't get in LOS).

good idea.

but, is this legal on the roads and OK for tollways?

good idea.

but, is this legal on the roads and OK for tollways?

I have used mine Pattaya to Phuket, Pattaya to Wang Sei Phun, Pattaya to Chaing Mai....and return! Passed hundreds of police, been stopped by a few, stopped at military checkpoints on the road to Ranong (Phuket trip)...and never once raised an eyebrow.

Will all the crap I see on Thais road, I don't think anyone can be bothered with your little scooter carrier.

in bangkok, if the bed door of the truck is open, police stops and charge you.

they bother sure.

I have one. It's OK for small scooters or bikes....no good for bike bikes. I made some extra supports to stop it rocking. Plus I had to make an adapter to hold it as my tow bar is an agricultural model!

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I would suggest that this is way over the top, the ones with a ramp are built for Yank vehicles and are too big for Thai 1 tonne trucks, if two guys can't lift it on (one wheel at a time) the bike is too heavy and should go in the back.

This may be a better bet and although it is designed to fit a towing hitch, it could be adapted, in the UK they are about 60 quid. I had one for my 350cc Aprilia, on the back of my Merc 190, very good.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOTORBIKE-CARRIER-MOTORCYCLE-CARRIER-TRIALS-MOTOCROSS-/181220113980?pt=UK_Trailers_Transporters_Parts&hash=item2a318f7e3c

Actually think about this, you need only a ladder and a pole, the ladder made from 1" angle and the pole made from 1.5" box or round.

If you don't get my meaning I could draw it.