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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

17 Replies

  • 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.