Anyone Full timing with toy hauler and Harleys

We wintered by a couple that did this very thing a couple of years ago. They had a big 3 axle toy-hauler and carried 2 Harleys. We talked with them several times since we were there in our C with 2 Harleys. Didn't comment that there was any real problem. They had plenty of room and the Harleys were pretty easy to load and strap down. We carry ours on an open trailer so were a little envious of the inside storage. We have also talked with a couple that did this with a large truck camper and trailer. The only problem we have with it since we don't have separate transportation is hauling stuff around like groceries and laundry on the Harleys.. Enjoy your selves and don't worry about it since you have the best of both worlds!

Dave

Toy haulers are a hidden gem.
Very easy to load a bike or side by side in the back.
If you aren't carrying a vehicle it is great for paddle boards etc.
I would suggest a wheel chock from Harbor Freight or similar but other than that is is easier than loading in a pick up truck.
The only issue I have had is when I didn't tie down the rear of my Softail. It slid sideways on the rubber floor so I had the rear wheel against the wall and the front wheel in the chock. Lesson learned and not to be repeated.

After 4 years of being retired and hauling our Goldwing all over the eastern US, The 1st 2 years on a trailer behind the truck stayed in motels and the last couple behind our motor home. i have come across only two issues.

loading and unloading is the number 1 PITA. I dropped the 800+lb bike a couple of times before enough was enough. So to help with that issue i built a small 4 wheel dolly that the front tire of the bike mounts on and a small 12v winch which i mounted on the front of the trailer. The dolly keeps the bike upright up and down the ramp and the winch does the work. I stand out of the way until its either up or down.

The 2nd issue was the trailer, which are be the same as if i was towing a car on a dolly. but this will not be an issue for you with your toy hauler.

We have really enjoyed having the bike with us although once we got the motor home there have been days when the weather kept us in the motor home where before we would have had the truck. Best I can say is go for it and enjoy, there is so much to see, beer to drink, food to try, and new people to meet you should be busy for quite a while.

Doss wrote:
Toy haulers are a hidden gem.
Very easy to load a bike or side by side in the back.
If you aren't carrying a vehicle it is great for paddle boards etc.
I would suggest a wheel chock from Harbor Freight or similar but other than that is is easier than loading in a pick up truck.
The only issue I have had is when I didn't tie down the rear of my Softail. It slid sideways on the rubber floor so I had the rear wheel against the wall and the front wheel in the chock. Lesson learned and not to be repeated.

Already have the Condor chocks in small toy hauler now, will be transferring them when the bigger hauler comes around. All ready have the TV so I'm just waiting on other half to decide shes worked enough which should/better be within the next couple years and then to get new 5th wheel hauler.

A couple of summers ago we camped next to a full time toy hauler couple on the Oregon Coast. They did have a pop up tent with 3 sides they setup if they were staying for more then a night or two so they could park the bikes in the "garage" without loading into the toy hauler.

Have fun on your travels!

Wife and I wanted to take the Harley with us, a toy-hauler was out, wife didn't want to give up the living space for a garage and I could see her point (full timing). The solution we found was a Lifestyle Alpha Gold fiver that had a motorcycle garage in a slide-out but the price was way out of our budget (83K), they are now out of business.

The final option was to sell the bike and take our riding gear with us. When we felt the need to ride, we rented from a Harley shop. Not the best solution but one that worked for us.

I looked at the Lifestyle too but they wouldn't/couldn't build one for 2 bikes.
I seen a MH built a few years back that had a slide garage on each side for loading 2 bikes in it...looked pretty nice but I think I want the ability to unhook and use my TV for some site visiting.