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normy41
Explorer
May 06, 2018

Fifth Wheels and Motorcycles

My wife and I are getting very close to moving to "Full Time RVing". We have one dilemma our 30K Harley Davidson motorcycle. We are still up in the air over Fifth Wheel w/ attached platform off the back supported by 1 or 2 wheels vs RV w/ trailer behind it. For me (and I am slowly convincing my wife) fifth wheel (may be toy hauler) or attached trailer that I was referencing earlier because I already have the truck to pull it. Or an RV w/ trailer behind it with motorcycle and small car inside of it. So I need a place to put my Harley when we make this move. Anyone on the Pros vs Cons of this idea?

Also when talking about the Harley, has anyone found any RV parks across America that actually has a small garage attached to the site? For anyone that rides motorcycles, there is a place in Georgia called Copperhead Lodge that caters strictly to "bikers". If you haven't seen the place or been there please check out their website to see what I am talking about referencing the garage. I would need to fine some parks across America that would have some kind of enclosure for that Harley.

Thank you to all that read this and "happy RVIing" hope to see ya'll on the road one day soon? Regards!
  • Doogie_in_Elk_G's avatar
    Doogie_in_Elk_G
    Explorer
    May 06, 2018
    Check out the Grand Design Momentum 376TH. Doesn’t give up living space but has a space for your motorcycle.

    https://www.granddesignrv.com/showroom/2019/toy-hauler/momentum/floorplans/376th
  • tinner12002's avatar
    tinner12002
    Explorer
    May 06, 2018
    My vote is for a toy hauler, keeping the bike inside and safe while driving, priceless! If you have the truck to pull one, no question.
  • fj12ryder's avatar
    fj12ryder
    Explorer III
    May 06, 2018
    I've pulled a 35' 5th wheel with a Smart Trailer attached.

    I had the one with 2 wheels and never had any issues with the tires, and we traveled about 10,000 miles before I got rid of it. It worked very well for several years, but I've since gone to a toyhauler and like it better. They did move around back there a lot and I just never got completely comfortable with it. A camera to watch things is a necessity.

    I never got stopped but I wouldn't have been surprised to be stopped at some point. They kind of confuse the LEO's because some places consider them part of the trailer. A motorhome pulling a trailer probably would be the best idea if you're enamored of taking a car and bike both.

    I've not seen any campgrounds/RV parks with attached garages. There are portable bike cover type things, and actual bike covers that work well enough to keep the dirt off. I mean it's a motorcycle and they get dirty.

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