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Winged_One
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Jun 15, 2014

Rampage added to SwivelWheel

This last week I added a Rampage lift to my SwivelWheel 58dw. Although I never fell off my 12 ft ramps I had to load onto the SwivelWheel, it was just unnerving, thus the Rampage.

Took a few tries with the DW and I getting the bike just right. Must make sure it is vertical when loading, try not to be off at all.

Once we got it down, it worked slick.

The following pictures do not show the bike ready for travel. It still has to be tied down to the SwivelWheel. Also, the front legs and wheels on the SwivelWheel were still attached (though not touching the ground).

A lot less stress loading.

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  • Winged_One's avatar
    Winged_One
    Explorer
    Jun 17, 2014
    Bill1374 wrote:
    Would love to have done that but New York says that those are considered a trailer and we can't double tow.I wound up selling my Hitchhiker and going to a trailer with the Rampage in the back of the truck. Works slicker than .......
    With a little practice you'll get used to getting the bike in the cradle just right so that it straightens up as the cradle locks. Just be cautious that you don't get the bike too far down on the forks as it will cause problems with the seals.


    Indeed. The first time we tried to set it up as in the booklet that comes with the Rampage, and got it too tight. Just too little play remained. Took about 5 tries to get it where I liked it (just locking down and releasing the cradle).

    Then we got it so it had about a 5 degree tilt. Took it all the way up and down and it felt very unsteady. Reset to verticle. Felt very steady.

    Before, I dredded taking it up and down, even though I had excellent ramps (12 ft Black Widow, 3 pieces wide, very strong and stable). Now, it's a snap that I don't dred at all. :B

    I wish I had gone this route the first time.
  • Bill1374's avatar
    Bill1374
    Explorer
    Jun 16, 2014
    Would love to have done that but New York says that those are considered a trailer and we can't double tow.I wound up selling my Hitchhiker and going to a trailer with the Rampage in the back of the truck. Works slicker than .......
    With a little practice you'll get used to getting the bike in the cradle just right so that it straightens up as the cradle locks. Just be cautious that you don't get the bike too far down on the forks as it will cause problems with the seals.
  • Winged_One's avatar
    Winged_One
    Explorer
    Jun 16, 2014
    Thanks. :)

    tsenior wrote:
    I have the same desire to take my Harley Streetglide along without buying a new 5th wheel. How does this compare to the Idaho Tote?


    I have never actually seen the Tote. It does look impressive. It is also about 4 times the price. It's all in what you can afford. Be sure to check Craigslist, that is where I got mine.
  • rhagfo's avatar
    rhagfo
    Explorer III
    Jun 16, 2014
    Winged One wrote:
    This last week I added a Rampage lift to my SwivelWheel 58dw. Although I never fell off my 12 ft ramps I had to load onto the SwivelWheel, it was just unnerving, thus the Rampage.
    ....................


    I would say for sure a great safety improvement!!! Dumping the bike running up a ramp was likely just a matter of time!!

    Sweet ride!
  • tsenior's avatar
    tsenior
    Explorer
    Jun 16, 2014
    I have the same desire to take my Harley Streetglide along without buying a new 5th wheel. How does this swivel trailer compare to the Idaho Tote?
  • gbopp's avatar
    gbopp
    Explorer
    Jun 15, 2014
    Nice toad!

    That does look a lot easier and safer than using ramps.

    Thanks for sharing.

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