Overbilt Motorcycle Lift Experiences
I hope this is the right forum for this. I am taking delivery on a 2016 Itasca Solei 38R pusher in a few weeks and want to put an Overbuilt motorcycle carrier on it rather than towing a trailer. The lift plus my Gold Wing tags in a 1,300 lbs. Overbuilt says it's no problem for the frame to handle and the dealer says the unit can handle it also. BUT, here's what I'm looking for.
What happens to the control characteristics of the coach? The math doesn't change ... the rear wheels are a fulcrum and the more weight you put behind them, the lighter the front end becomes. The question is how much? Does this negatively impact control or are the effects negligible? I've checked a variety of forums and what I am looking for but can't seem to find is someone who owned a motorhome, drove it for a while and then put one of these things on. Lots of opinions and generalities but no hard facts (at least that i could find).
Long story, simple question: did the installation of this unit make your diesel pusher noticeably "lighter" in the front end?
Thanks!
What happens to the control characteristics of the coach? The math doesn't change ... the rear wheels are a fulcrum and the more weight you put behind them, the lighter the front end becomes. The question is how much? Does this negatively impact control or are the effects negligible? I've checked a variety of forums and what I am looking for but can't seem to find is someone who owned a motorhome, drove it for a while and then put one of these things on. Lots of opinions and generalities but no hard facts (at least that i could find).
Long story, simple question: did the installation of this unit make your diesel pusher noticeably "lighter" in the front end?
Thanks!
