Motorcycle and jeep towing.

Ivylog wrote:
My concern is putting that much weight on non tag axle DP's will over load the rear axle on most if it's a heavy combo.

In a previous post Scott admits he weighed and "It came out over 3,000 lbs. over the actual rear axle weight limit." Pretty sure he was over even before putting the lift and Harley on.

Recently he posted this picture of hauling his motorcycle which I like a lot better.



I'm lifting 1800 lbs which puts over 2300 lbs on my rear axles as this is a subject I've spent a fair amount of time on.




OP, he might even have a lift for sale.:W

Ivylog,
First, Never, I mean NEVER call our Goldwing a "Harley"!!! ;) Just kidding. Second, yes, I was overweight with my setup. Yes, I knew it was going to be when I set the system up. And, if anyone has read my reports, nothing, NOTHING was ever broken, damaged, changed, as a result of that extra weight on the back. I don't advocate doing it, just mentioning that the coach handled it very well. And third, NO, our rig WAS NOT OVERWEIGHT prior to adding the lift or the bike.

The rear axle is rated at 17,500 lbs. and the coach weighed right at, 16,900 fully loaded and ready for trips. And forth, nope, I don't have one for sale 'cause I sold it already about a year or more ago. But, I do know where there's one not being used and, is most likely for sale.

I absolutely loved hauling the bike that way. The coach handled it just fine. As I've reported several times, there was no ill handling effects, no wandering, no porpoising, no odd tire wear, NOTHING!! I did substantial augmentation in the mounting of that lift so as to not cause any distortion or, structural issues with the frame. But, enough of my story. As for the OP, if he ever gets back, if his coach has enough reserve weight carrying capability, I'd go for it in a heartbeat.

Having a tag is by far, the better way to go, no doubt about that. But, again, if one has a single rear axled coach that can handle the extra weight of not only the lift but the weight of a full dress cruiser, Harley, Goldwing (both right at 900 lbs. or more) it sure makes things easier especially when dragging along a toad that's FLAT TOWABLE. I'm not a fan of dollies or trailers for our type setup. That's why I went with the truck and the Rampage lift. But, each has to do what's best for them and works for them.
Scott