opinions on hanging a dirtbike off the back?
This is no problem for a class A motorhome, I see it all the time. But what about a hitch receiver on back a 10000+gvw fifth wheel with a bike lift and say 350-400 lbs of dirtbike? Gotta consider ...
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I double tow sometimes, with a couple bikes on a small trailer. My factory receiver on my FW says 300 hitch-3000 trailer. If I was only taking the dirt bike, it seemed over kill to double tow.
I bought a nice aluminum dirt bike carrier to carry my 250 lb off road. It works great on the truck, and I don't have to remove my FW hitch. Although it has a good hitch bar stabilizer, I decided not to use it on the FW, per the manufacturer stating not for FW/TT use. If I had a rear camera, I'd consider trying it. It uses 4 tie downs, and I could strap to the rear ladder also.
I suppose my wife could ride in the FW, with radio/phone contact to cab. She could sit in a swivel rocker and face backward, looking out the picture window. :) On second thought, I don't think I would want to hear what she would be saying!!!
If I had enough need, I'd consider putting a receiver on the front of the truck. I think E-trailer has them.
Jerry
I bought a nice aluminum dirt bike carrier to carry my 250 lb off road. It works great on the truck, and I don't have to remove my FW hitch. Although it has a good hitch bar stabilizer, I decided not to use it on the FW, per the manufacturer stating not for FW/TT use. If I had a rear camera, I'd consider trying it. It uses 4 tie downs, and I could strap to the rear ladder also.
I suppose my wife could ride in the FW, with radio/phone contact to cab. She could sit in a swivel rocker and face backward, looking out the picture window. :) On second thought, I don't think I would want to hear what she would be saying!!!
If I had enough need, I'd consider putting a receiver on the front of the truck. I think E-trailer has them.
Jerry
