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viii_ball
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Feb 25, 2017

Full time w/ motorcycles?

The wife and I are seriously considering going full-time. The wrinkle with us is that we want to take 2 motorcycles with us, a Harley Ultra Classic and a Can-Am Spyder RT. Here are some of our initial thoughts on our wants:
  • Class A motorhome
  • Motorhome purchase less than $50k
  • trailer the bikes


I don't think I can afford a toy hauler motorhome. I don't want a 5th wheel.

Is there anyone on the forum that tows an enclosed trailer with their motorhome that would be willing to communicate with me about their experiences?

Thanks, Doug
  • You can do it but full-timing without a car could be very uncomfortable and difficult at times. I think of the many days of bad weather we had over the years - cold, rain, heat, hail - that depending on a cycle to get around would not be fun - for us, anyway. Also, we love to sitesee the boonies - gravel roads. Our Jeep gave us endless fun. Think it out carefully if you want them as your sole means of transportation.

    A toy hauler would be more practical. You'd have covered storage for your cycles and the truck to drive around, if needed. Think of grocery shopping, doing laundry, perhaps a medical issue. Do you have a car with your home now? Could you do everything with only the cycles?
  • I haven't done it yet as I am not shoving off from my home state until middle April, but I will be towing a 5x8 enclosed cargo trailer with my Harley Sportster inside. I will also have other items in the trailer as well. I live fulltime in my 24' Class C and will be workamping making a circuit following the seasons and staying out of the snow belt in winter.
  • Have you though about towing a small PU with the bikes in the back? We have seen a lot of people doing that.
  • Good motorhome to pull with under $50K is gonna be the trick if you can do it. We did, but its rare. And that was not recent. Prices have gone up a lot since them.
  • Don't see any difference between pulling a toad, or a trailer with cycles. We see many either in CGs, or on the road. Just keep it reasonable, and within the load ratings for your hitch.
  • We know several folks that have Motorhones and full-time pulling a trailer. As already said you may run into length restrictions in some states. Also, finding a campground that can accommodate the length may be a little restrictive, depending on the length of the combo. I know is some you'll have to park the trailer somewhere other than your site.
  • I see CLASS A MH's towing enclosed trailers quite often. If others can do it, you can do. The only thing I would advise you check into before purchasing your combination of MH and trailer is the over-all length of the combined rig. Every state has a length restriction. Follow the rules of your state and you will be fine.