Carrying Scooters

SDcampowneroperator wrote:
weigh each axle of your rig loaded to travel, then decide if there is enough capacity to carry your scooters and where.
Do the math that if you add 270# + carrier cantilevered behind or ahead, how it will load your axles.

Keep in mind the see saw effect. Weight behind the rear axle takes weight off of the front axle and the farther behind the weight the more it takes off. If you do not have at least 80% of the max rated capacity on your front axle you will have handling issues.

If you have a receiver-style hitch added to your Class C you should be able to carry one scooter safely. The hitch is typically good for a 500# tongue load. A small trailer is also a good solution but you would have to disconnect the trailer if you needed to back up.

I would buy a small trailer also. But, I would try to find one with larger tires. I don't like pulling a trailer at freeway speeds with those tiny tires. My snowmobile trailer has small tires but they are heavy duty for small tires. If I were you, I would try to find a small, enclosed trailer to keep everything dry. You could probably use the trailer for other jobs or just store your scooters in them and keep your garage space for something else.

Dmbaker07 I bought a small Harbor frt, trailer and installed a 3/4" marine grade plywood deck with 2 sets of u channel 4" with wheel chocks at the front to hold the wheels in place. I carry my 300cc scooter, a 50cc mini chopper, and my extra 7 gallon water containers (2). My total cost was less than $400. They have a 4' x 8' model that folds for storage for only $299 right now #90154. I have a rear camera that let's me keep an eye on the trailer when traveling. I can even back the trailer into back in campsites. It takes a bit of practice to get used to the trailers quick reactions to steering inputs from the MH. Good luck with your scooters. Jeff

Maybe you could use a small utility trailer. It would also give you more storage for tools, helmets, gas can etc. You would probably need a better hitch but the tongue weight would only be 100 pounds or so.

Dmbaker07 wrote:
Hello everyone,
I searched the site first but couldn't find this answer. I just bought two 150cc scooters to bring with me camping vs towing a vehicle or,since I have never actually towed, not having one with me. I have an older (1989) 28' class C. The only tow hitch it has is connected to the rear bumper with u bolts. It was on there when I purchased it and I know nothing about it. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to carry at least one of these scooters with me.
Thanks!

I'd get two welded in bike platforms one on the front, one on the back. two on one end requires a really stout platform.

weigh each axle of your rig loaded to travel, then decide if there is enough capacity to carry your scooters and where.
Do the math that if you add 270# + carrier cantilevered behind or ahead, how it will load your axles.

Agreed, using the one one there is not an option. I just didn't know what was best to look for. Is carrying on the front preferred? The scooters weigh about 270lbs.

It does not sound like a strong hitch. If you go to a welding shop, this is right up their alley. Tell them what kind of load you want to carry on a hitch, and they will know how to fix you up. Now, can your rig handle it, that's another question.