Dirtbike behind 5th wheel
Does anyone have experience using a hitch hauler on a 5th wheel. My rig is 2015 jayco eagle 26.5rks 5ver with a factory installed reese hitch rated at 3000lbs and 300 lbs tongue weight. 2005 dur...
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MFL wrote:
I recently ordered a hitch mount for my similar sized dirt bike. It is a Rage AMC400, that only weighs 37#s.
I too have a factory receiver on my FW, rated 300# tongue weight. I did some checking, and came up with too much bounce, not recommended for FW.
I plan to use it on my truck receiver, but was hoping for the option, to use it on the FW rear too.
Even 300#s is a lot to have hanging on the rear of FW, due to it being so far behind the axles. I agree, the front of truck, would be your best choice.
Jerry
When you say too much bounce are you referring to the trailer bounce caused by the added weight becomes a problem for the truck or the normal bounce of the trailer will damage the bike?
I have found many people add frame extensions for trailers that do not come equipped from the factory with a hitch and carry much heavier motorcycles without any bouncing.
I have found many say that they could theoretically cause bounce and I understand the idea but I haven't seen evidence that it is inevitable.
