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Offline BigTines

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SUV Hunting: Hitch Hauler
« on: April 05, 2013, 03:25:40 PM »
Anybody used one of these Masterbuilt Hitch Hauler's, or something similar?

I will be hunting out of an SUV (Ford Explorer) this year and I will need to be able to haul a deer or elk back home. I dont really want to put it in the back with a tarp in case blood spills out.

My only concern with the hitch hauler is that the exhaust will spoil the meat. (Even if tarped). Thoughts anybody?

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Re: SUV Hunting: Hitch Hauler
« Reply #1 on: April 05, 2013, 03:28:15 PM »
I bought one and love it.  I strap a 185 quart and another 54 quart cooler to it.  Allowed us not to haul my utility trailer to Montana 2 seasons ago. 
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Re: SUV Hunting: Hitch Hauler
« Reply #2 on: April 05, 2013, 03:29:02 PM »
Just stick it in the back!  I had a subaru for a while and that thing hauled an elk and a handful of deer.

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Re: SUV Hunting: Hitch Hauler
« Reply #3 on: April 05, 2013, 03:30:57 PM »
I have used one on my Pathfinder and it works great, no issues. Last year we had three bucks on the top rack and two does in the hitch hauler, quite a site.  :tup:

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Re: SUV Hunting: Hitch Hauler
« Reply #4 on: April 05, 2013, 03:43:44 PM »
I've been using a home made version for about 20 years. :tup:
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Re: SUV Hunting: Hitch Hauler
« Reply #5 on: April 05, 2013, 04:17:11 PM »
personally dont like the idea. i think i would bone it & put it in coolers. i see people haul game exposed & i always think of exhaust & all the polutants on the roads, the guy in front of you burning oil,antifreeze. be it weed killer on the ditches or anything. makes me shiver. if you can get it coolers & sealed ok. just my thought.

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Re: SUV Hunting: Hitch Hauler
« Reply #6 on: April 05, 2013, 04:21:25 PM »
they work great  :tup:


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Re: SUV Hunting: Hitch Hauler
« Reply #7 on: April 06, 2013, 09:20:31 PM »
I have put a deer on top of my explorer before.  Of course it was only 4 miles fom my house to where I shot it. :chuckle:  those hitch haulers are awesome though. From what I've heard, they work great :tup:.
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Re: SUV Hunting: Hitch Hauler
« Reply #8 on: April 06, 2013, 09:37:06 PM »
I have a small box truck. I use a hauler to haul my uck hunting gear.
I love it.
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Re: SUV Hunting: Hitch Hauler
« Reply #9 on: April 06, 2013, 09:39:44 PM »
guys!


Don't forget your crazy wheel so you can pack even more stuff on them rear baskets

http://spokane.craigslist.org/mcy/3652688549.html



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