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klr650goldwing
Explorer
Nov 11, 2021

Carrying a 500 lb motorcycle on the back of a Solitude 5er

Has anyone carried a 500 lb motorcycle on the back of a Solitude 5th wheel? Did you reinforce the receiver hitch on the trailer? Any negative pin weight consequences? Please tell me about the pros and...
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Lantley
Nomad
Nov 12, 2021
Does your 500# figure include the weight of the rack or contraption you plan to use to carry/support the motorcycle?
Once upon a time I carried a 170# genset on a rear rack and it definetly impacted my tongue weight.
Including the weight of the rack you will be close or in excess of 700#.

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