Hitch mounted motorcycle carrier on class c
We have a jayco greyhawk 31ss on the E450 super duty chassis, with helwig helper springs on the rear. We are going to be bringing my wifes motorcycle with us on our big trip this year (2005 Suzuki Bo...
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Maybe you could borrow or rent a rack to try. Local cycle shop or Craigslist?
The best rack I've had was a custom build and it did not use the standard trailer hitch set-up. It used two 2"trailer hitch receivers welded to the ends of the frame rails. Two 2" square tubes extended out the back and the rail was welded to the square tube. This was used to haul a Yamaha TW200 (300 lbs.?) This was with a 22-24' MH with much shorter overhang. You could feel it on the back, but it was OK. Can't say how yours would be.
Currently I use a 5X8 Wells Cargo enclosed trailer.
Pluses for the trailer: The bike is out of sight, protected from the elements and I can throw other stuff in the trailer (BBQ, ground cover etc.). The best part is I leave the bike in the trailer and it doesn't take up space in my shop. Tows like it's not there.
Negatives: A short trailer behind a long MH is a bear to back up. Many states have lower trailer speed limits. You need a space to park the trailer and you are adding several feet to the overall length of your rig.
Norm's 2 cents
The best rack I've had was a custom build and it did not use the standard trailer hitch set-up. It used two 2"trailer hitch receivers welded to the ends of the frame rails. Two 2" square tubes extended out the back and the rail was welded to the square tube. This was used to haul a Yamaha TW200 (300 lbs.?) This was with a 22-24' MH with much shorter overhang. You could feel it on the back, but it was OK. Can't say how yours would be.
Currently I use a 5X8 Wells Cargo enclosed trailer.
Pluses for the trailer: The bike is out of sight, protected from the elements and I can throw other stuff in the trailer (BBQ, ground cover etc.). The best part is I leave the bike in the trailer and it doesn't take up space in my shop. Tows like it's not there.
Negatives: A short trailer behind a long MH is a bear to back up. Many states have lower trailer speed limits. You need a space to park the trailer and you are adding several feet to the overall length of your rig.
Norm's 2 cents
