How how do I find my tongue capacity?
I have a 2008 Holiday Rambler 235s and I have looked everywhere on the internet for the tongue capacity and cannot find it. I'm trying to determine whether I can hang a motorcycle on the hitch . the t...
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Weight of the mc you plan to carry ???
How does your MH ride, does the rear pound or is it a softer controlled spring rate ?
1. If this involves A 2008 unit from a MFG like HR that has been sold and taken over by another company ? How much liability do they now accept on a 12 year old rv regarding MC's being carried on it's frame and hitches.
That's what you need to find out from professional people that are looking out for your interests, otherwise you might end up holding the bag in the event of an accident.
2. If you are comfortable moving forward , you need to have a professional welder with DOT experience do a frame and hitch inspection for you telling him/her your intentions.
I would look into the way the carrier is built that you plan to buy.
Many are a 2x2 single tube.
The welders I know would rather use a double tube custom supported carrier in a 2.5 x 2.5" configuration.
** This all has to be matched to a 'stout MH frame that can support the weight' of a MC PLUS the CARRIER WEIGHT .
As you already know, a lot of frame and hitch stress is involved with hauling objects. Try lifting 350 lbs. Now jump up and down holding it, and that's a lightweight bike. :)
**The distance from the receiver to where the MC is actually sitting is a lot of stress on a single tube receiver regardless of what it's rated for.
I understand about bringing toys and not wanting to tow. You need to do it in a safe manner and you really need to get this right for your own liability. ;)
Trailers ROCK ! :B
How does your MH ride, does the rear pound or is it a softer controlled spring rate ?
1. If this involves A 2008 unit from a MFG like HR that has been sold and taken over by another company ? How much liability do they now accept on a 12 year old rv regarding MC's being carried on it's frame and hitches.
That's what you need to find out from professional people that are looking out for your interests, otherwise you might end up holding the bag in the event of an accident.
2. If you are comfortable moving forward , you need to have a professional welder with DOT experience do a frame and hitch inspection for you telling him/her your intentions.
I would look into the way the carrier is built that you plan to buy.
Many are a 2x2 single tube.
The welders I know would rather use a double tube custom supported carrier in a 2.5 x 2.5" configuration.
** This all has to be matched to a 'stout MH frame that can support the weight' of a MC PLUS the CARRIER WEIGHT .
As you already know, a lot of frame and hitch stress is involved with hauling objects. Try lifting 350 lbs. Now jump up and down holding it, and that's a lightweight bike. :)
**The distance from the receiver to where the MC is actually sitting is a lot of stress on a single tube receiver regardless of what it's rated for.
I understand about bringing toys and not wanting to tow. You need to do it in a safe manner and you really need to get this right for your own liability. ;)
Trailers ROCK ! :B
