While I'm still fishing for lightweight toad suggestions with another post, I now would like to know people's experiences carrying a motorcycle using the rear hitch. Here's a sample product: http://www.discountramps.com/moto-tote-motorcycle-carrier/p/MTX3/?CID=PSC-PLA-Google-MTX3-motorcycle-carriers&st-t=google-motorcycle-carriers&vt-pti=106909108353&vt-k=&vt-m=&CAWELAID=820562990000010292&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=23055663982&CATCI=pla-106909108353&gclid=CjwKEAjw9_jJBRCXycSarr3csWcSJABthk07IkyT9zEPg1FCaEVvAV0btpBMf9k3bqY4PBawB5UZZRoC7x3w_wcBI just bought an '01 Winnebago Brave 30W, and there's a lot of space between the rear wheels and the bumper. What has your experience been? I would limit myself to 450 lbs including hitch.

Depending on what type of bike you are planning to carry, there is this product:Cruiser LiftI considered it, but it was then explained that my Harley would get the brunt of the road debris swirling around and sandblasting it. I decided on an enclosed trailer.

2wheeler wrote:While I'm still fishing for lightweight toad suggestions with another post, I now would like to know people's experiences carrying a motorcycle using the rear hitch. Here's a sample product: http://www.discountramps.com/moto-tote-motorcycle-carrier/p/MTX3/?CID=PSC-PLA-Google-MTX3-motorcycle-carriers&st-t=google-motorcycle-carriers&vt-pti=106909108353&vt-k=&vt-m=&CAWELAID=820562990000010292&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=23055663982&CATCI=pla-106909108353&gclid=CjwKEAjw9_jJBRCXycSarr3csWcSJABthk07IkyT9zEPg1FCaEVvAV0btpBMf9k3bqY4PBawB5UZZRoC7x3w_wcBI just bought an '01 Winnebago Brave 30W, and there's a lot of space between the rear wheels and the bumper. What has your experience been? I would limit myself to 450 lbs including hitch.Much of this depends on the size and weight of the motorcycle you plan on hauling. A small one, like say a Yamaha TW 200, hovers around 275 lbs., plus or minus. I've hauled our Goldwing on a lift on the back of our coach, a Hydralift to be more specific but, that's right at 900 lbs and, I don't think that's what you're looking for with your coach. There are a few ways and carriers. To use a single receiver is not the best idea. It's way smarter to utilize a three-point system. That is, us three receivers back there. You'll get way better stability and, you'll be able to haul a toad with more confidence when using that approach. Scott

My scooter is under 300#Been carrying it on the back for 7 yearsWent cross country and back with itI have the 'Tilt A Rack' carrierI might replace it in the future, but it has served me very well

I'm over 800 pounds with my Harley and use an Overbilt lift to carry it. Requires removal of the original hitch, replating the back of the frame and mounting the carrier. Works very well but you do notice the weight there, even on my 40 footer. And like 10fourty2 noted, you spend some time cleaning up when you arrive at destination. I've also used a Rampage lift in the back of a pickup truck. That works well and seems like less dirt on the bike.

2wheeler wrote:While I'm still fishing for lightweight toad suggestions with another post, I now would like to know people's experiences carrying a motorcycle using the rear hitch. Here's a sample product: http://www.discountramps.com/moto-tote-motorcycle-carrier/p/MTX3/?CID=PSC-PLA-Google-MTX3-motorcycle-carriers&st-t=google-motorcycle-carriers&vt-pti=106909108353&vt-k=&vt-m=&CAWELAID=820562990000010292&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=23055663982&CATCI=pla-106909108353&gclid=CjwKEAjw9_jJBRCXycSarr3csWcSJABthk07IkyT9zEPg1FCaEVvAV0btpBMf9k3bqY4PBawB5UZZRoC7x3w_wcBI just bought an '01 Winnebago Brave 30W, and there's a lot of space between the rear wheels and the bumper. What has your experience been? I would limit myself to 450 lbs including hitch.This is another reason for weighing both axles on your coach and besides for properly airing up the tires.For example, with ours, the hitch has a 1500lb tongue weight rating, but it just so happens that the rear axle is already 160lbs over max. That's no biggie, but don't think I would want to add any more weight back there. As with any added weight to a long overhang, I would think that the tail would wag the dog even more so.By the way, there's a link icon at the top, along with some other tools, for your convenience.

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MrWizard
Moderator
Jun 13, 2017
My scooter is under 300#
Been carrying it on the back for 7 years
Went cross country and back with it

I have the 'Tilt A Rack' carrier

I might replace it in the future, but it has served me very well
FIRE_UP
Explorer
Jun 12, 2017
2wheeler wrote:
While I'm still fishing for lightweight toad suggestions with another post, I now would like to know people's experiences carrying a motorcycle using the rear hitch. Here's a sample product: http://www.discountramps.com/moto-tote-motorcycle-carrier/p/MTX3/?CID=PSC-PLA-Google-MTX3-motorcycle-carriers&st-t=google-motorcycle-carriers&vt-pti=106909108353&vt-k=&vt-m=&CAWELAID=820562990000010292&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=23055663982&CATCI=pla-106909108353&gclid=CjwKEAjw9_jJBRCXycSarr3csWcSJABthk07IkyT9zEPg1FCaEVvAV0btpBMf9k3bqY4PBawB5UZZRoC7x3w_wcB

I just bought an '01 Winnebago Brave 30W, and there's a lot of space between the rear wheels and the bumper. What has your experience been? I would limit myself to 450 lbs including hitch.

Much of this depends on the size and weight of the motorcycle you plan on hauling. A small one, like say a Yamaha TW 200, hovers around 275 lbs., plus or minus. I've hauled our Goldwing on a lift on the back of our coach, a Hydralift to be more specific but, that's right at 900 lbs and, I don't think that's what you're looking for with your coach.
There are a few ways and carriers. To use a single receiver is not the best idea. It's way smarter to utilize a three-point system. That is, us three receivers back there. You'll get way better stability and, you'll be able to haul a toad with more confidence when using that approach.
Scott
10forty2
Explorer
Jun 12, 2017
Depending on what type of bike you are planning to carry, there is this product:

Cruiser Lift

I considered it, but it was then explained that my Harley would get the brunt of the road debris swirling around and sandblasting it. I decided on an enclosed trailer.

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