Motorcycle on back of Fifth wheel

randy777 wrote:
I already have a very strong class 4 hitch bolted to the frame. I used to pull a flat bed trailer with 3 quads. Total weight almost 2000 lbs. I'm more nervous about the bike being thrown off by a strong bump. I was thinking about putting a video camera to watch the bike.

It wouldn't be smart to try to haul anything back there without having some kind of watch on it. A camera would only be the smart thing to do. Like I mentioned before, making sure it is securely fastened down and going no where is paramount. You can't be too careful.

I would add a third axle like the RV owner did if I were going to carry a motorcycle on the back of the fiver in addition to the beefing up the frame.

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I already have a very strong class 4 hitch bolted to the frame. I used to pull a flat bed trailer with 3 quads. Total weight almost 2000 lbs. I'm more nervous about the bike being thrown off by a strong bump. I was thinking about putting a video camera to watch the bike.

No Way Jose!!!!!

After all the issues we went through with our frame failure, I don't even want to load the 5er back up with the things we had to take out in the event it had to go back to Forest River and NORCO. It has a factory installed rack in the back that I don't think we will even place the bycles on there again...totally gun shy, but we enjoy living and since MORCO claims they have repaired it, we are still afraid to take it out and verify the claim because if not, it could be life threatening.....just my thoughts....

I trailer my KLR 650 or Goldwing behind my 5th wheel. I wouldn't think of hanging a motorcycle of any size off the back of the trailer. There is enough up/down motion that I believe it would be a severe strain on the trailer. I use a camera to keep track of the bike and trailer and some bumps make it really dance. YMMV

The same thought crossed my mind some time ago. Questioned Carriage 5er builders at a show. At the time they were building quite a sturdy frame but the advice was, nothing over 300# inclusive of rack & some additional welding was required.

I had the Yamaha 225cc dual sport in mind. Shelved the idea.

fj12ryder wrote:

Jim-Linda wrote:

Halmfamily wrote:
If the bike is not too big, put a front mount hitch on your truck and carry it there.

If you actually believe a Gold Wing mounted on the front of a LDT truck is feasible, I have several bridges for sale.

Since when is a Gold Wing described as a "Honda dual use motorcycle which weighs about 325 lbs"? :)

Whoops. responding to another post, old timers, sorry

big bird 2 wrote:
Howard,

I really do not care to get into a debate with you, but because you have been lucky does not make the hitch idea a good one.

I agree with you, as per my post, I state "It is not the best solution...". I believe that it isn't a really good idea, but if the guy is determined to go forward with it he needs to be aware of things to be done.

Sometimes telling someone they can't do things makes them more determined to do it anyway. But tell them it's been done and here's what can go wrong...may make them consider different ways to go about it.

I hate to post about this because I will get all the experts, who have neverdone it, condemning the idea. There are several of us who have done this for many thousands of miles with no ill effects.

The solution to this is to have a professional do the fabrication work who has the knowledge and experience that will stand behind their welding product. These businesses have there reputation and business on the line and will only do it is it is feasible to your unit.

I carry a Honda PCX at about 285#'s and have 3 receivers to make it very stable. The welding shop that did the fabrication was recommended by my dealer. I also have a rear view camera and religiously check the hitch welds as I travel. I am very safety conscious.