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Dano1955
Explorer
Apr 08, 2016

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 the load effect for sure, but how safe or unsafe?
  • Bionic_Man's avatar
    Bionic_Man
    Explorer
    Apr 08, 2016
    Not any worse than the tongue weight when people tow tandem.

    Get a stout hitch and good to go.
  • Kountryguy's avatar
    Kountryguy
    Explorer
    Apr 08, 2016
    I haul a 150cc scooter(about 300#) on the back of my 40' fiver and don't know it is back there. I mounted two receivers to hold the rack, so there is no wobble.

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