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

No question, a TH is the best way to haul toys!!

The OP has a nice FW, that he's not likely to change out. The OP is in Minnesota, lots of double towing, all over the midwest!

As with anytime, if you are stretching the law, you need to have a plan, which also includes being prepared to PAY the consequences! I stretch, kinda make my own rules sometimes, too many to mention, but I figure when I encounter that one grumpy old cop, OK YOU GOT ME, do what ya gotta do.

You say, "what if we were all like that"?? Well thankfully we aren't! :)

Jerry

fj12ryder wrote:
FWIW, I traveled through, and stayed in, several eastern states including Virginia, North Carolina, West Virginia, and Georgia pulling a Smart Trailer, which is a swivelwheel-type trailer. I was never given so much as a second glance in any of those states, or any others AFATG. Of course, YMMV.

I moved to using a toyhauler about 10 years ago, and haven't looked back.

I agree, and FWIW, I would also not hesitate BUT . . . There is always that 1 super cop that needs to show his intelligence of the law. . . I had one of those a few years back while towing my fiver around DC...

FWIW, I traveled through, and stayed in, several eastern states including Virginia, North Carolina, West Virginia, and Georgia pulling a Smart Trailer, which is a swivelwheel-type trailer. I was never given so much as a second glance in any of those states, or any others AFATG. Of course, YMMV.

I moved to using a toyhauler about 10 years ago, and haven't looked back.

Ron, that is considered "double tow" and I know that anywhere in the EAST that is NOT permitted..

Quote - "In general, you'll find that every state along the Atlantic Coast bans double towing except for Maryland. Hawaii, Washington and Oregon also make it illegal to double tow"

That's why folks look for the swivel wheel trailer.... That is NOT considered a double tow. I believe ?? Someone here will correct me if I am wrong.....

Here - Swivel Wheel by Cruiser Lift

On edit, It LOOKS like it will depend on how you want to interpret the local state laws -

quote -"A frequent question asked is if the Swivelwheel system is legal to tow in all states. There are basically 22 states that do not allow double trailer towing, some of them call it triple towing. We consider the system an extension of the Fifth wheel or motor home. (Not a Trailer).

Although we do not agree, The State of New York has decided to re-class our swivelwheel system therefore, it could fall under the double/triple towing law.

A trailer is classified by a ball mount, our Swivelwheel system does not utilize a ball mount. There are other classifications but the Swivelwheel just does not meet them. For more information please call our toll free # 1-866-794-8357 or Email: info@cruiserlift.com.

11-1,200# with a couple hundred # tongue weight shown. Takes up little space at our destinations.

Talking to Grand Design is going to be the waste of time. They will go with a standard CYA: "Don't even think about it!!".

Why waste your time on this forum and get a bunch of opinions? Call Grand Design. I know of a couple who lost both bicycles on a bike rack attached to the bumper on their Solitude. I do know the hitch is rated to 300#

klr650goldwing wrote:
Thanks everyone, your comments are much appreciated. I'm going to check out a small enclosed all-aluminum trailer pulled behind the 5th wheel. It does have limitations, but won't hurt the 5er.

This is what I use, behind my FW. With a swivel wheel jack on tongue, it's easy to drop little trailer, move it as needed. I have carried 3 bikes at times, with no problem. Second trailer rides/follows nicely, even when turning. I'm sure you know to adjust bike position, to get proper tongue weight.

Jerry

I tow my Harley on a Kendon Motorcycle Trailer. It’s nice as you can stand it up when not in use.

Thanks everyone, your comments are much appreciated. I'm going to check out a small enclosed all-aluminum trailer pulled behind the 5th wheel. It does have limitations, but won't hurt the 5er.