Motorcycle, Bikes and Generator

Not to sound discouraging and not saying it won't work but this is not a simple tongue weight you are dealing with . The weight is another 18 to 20 inches beyond the supertruss extension , and it will not have constant down weight like a trailer . As Wayne mentioned , it will most likely whip up and down going over bumps . If you could tie the vertical bar of the bike rack back to a strong enough attachment on the camper or truck it will greatly increase the stability .

One more alternative is a swivel wheel style deck instead of a trailer. It tracks your rear and does not pivot left or right. If you got into a real tight spot, you could disconnect it, turn around, and reconnect. They are spendy, but they do not require a plate or registration in most states.

http://cruiserlift.dudaone.com/swivelwheel
http://smarttrailers.com/
http://www.toy-tote.com/toy-tote
http://www.idahotote.com/

Crazy Creek wrote:

Reddog1 wrote:
When you hit a dip on the highway, it real whips the extension. Just like cracking a whip. I lost two bicycles like that. There was a difference in height when they changed from asphalt roadway to the cement bridge. Fortunately, no one was hurt.

Wayne

Wayne

That is a concern. In addition to secure straps I think I'll tether the bikes to the main hitch. Worse case if they fall off....I'll drag them to a stop. My rear video is on all the time so I can monitor the bikes.

Thanks for the heads up. Lessons learned I guess.



Mike

I now have a much stronger bike rack, and do have a cable with lock that ties the bikes to the camper jack. I too have a continuous rear camera. It was not much help when I lost the bikes. All was well till I hit the cement.

towpro wrote:
I just hook up the 7x14 Vnose and put the bike(s) inside.
I can take the KTM EXC690R, or the BMW R1200GS, or the KDX200 or all 3 :).
plus I have lockable storage for things from Adult Beveridge to fuel cans, generator, I even can carry 28 extra gallons of water in front of V nose

Nice looking setup you have.

This is a great option and one that I would consider if our style of travel was different. I envy all the room you've got.

We have a run and gun, off the beaten path, u-turn, don't stay in one place more than a day, thousands of miles kind of style. I'm going to try my best to avoid pulling a trailer. We'd probably take less stuff over hauling a trailer.

Mike

Bedlam wrote:
I also typically have more toys than I can hang off the receiver. I currently have a choice of using my cargo basket for two bikes or a scooter, a short flat bed trailer for two bikes and two scooters or an enclosed trailer for much more. I find I use the enclosed trailer more than any of the other options even if if it is not full due to the local wet weather plus the additional security through obscurity.

I am planning to hang more things off my SuperTruss and have put a bug into Torklift's ear of my desire for greater dead weight capacities in their extensions. I'm hoping they come up with a solution in the next couple of months, otherwise I will need to design something or reassess my future plans.

I've been thinking about a chain/turnbuckle from the bumper ball mount area to the end of the superhitch. I could weld a bracket on. This could help minimize downward vertical forces. I don't think I need it for what I'm currently hauling but we are always pushing the boundaries.

Reddog1 wrote:
When you hit a dip on the highway, it real whips the extension. Just like cracking a whip. I lost two bicycles like that. There was a difference in height when they changed from asphalt roadway to the cement bridge. Fortunately, no one was hurt.

Wayne

Wayne

That is a concern. In addition to secure straps I think I'll tether the bikes to the main hitch. Worse case if they fall off....I'll drag them to a stop. My rear video is on all the time so I can monitor the bikes.

Thanks for the heads up. Lessons learned I guess.



Mike

Could you run a tire rail across the tongue of your current trailer to carry both the bike and buggy? Another thought would be to add a rear receiver to your trailer for a motorcycle carrier - You would need to pack the trailer tongue heavy to counter the bike hanging off the back...

Reddog1 wrote:
When you hit a dip on the highway, it real whips the extension. Just like cracking a whip. I lost two bicycles like that. There was a difference in height when they changed from asphalt roadway to the cement bridge. Fortunately, no one was hurt.

Wayne

Yah, that's exactly my concern...
looked at possible support lines to the camper, but not excited about that either...

Don't want to tow a trailer just for a bike..
If I get a Trailer, it'll have a "Buggy" in it along with the bike...

Till then, still trying to figure it all out..
fun..

I also typically have more toys than I can hang off the receiver. I currently have a choice of using my cargo basket for two bikes or a scooter, a short flat bed trailer for two bikes and two scooters or an enclosed trailer for much more. I find I use the enclosed trailer more than any of the other options even if if it is not full due to the local wet weather plus the additional security through obscurity.

I am planning to hang more things off my SuperTruss and have put a bug into Torklift's ear of my desire for greater dead weight capacities in their extensions. I'm hoping they come up with a solution in the next couple of months, otherwise I will need to design something or reassess my future plans.

When you hit a dip on the highway, it real whips the extension. Just like cracking a whip. I lost two bicycles like that. There was a difference in height when they changed from asphalt roadway to the cement bridge. Fortunately, no one was hurt.

Wayne