ndrorder wrote:
Here is a slightly different perspective. If the hitch and frame are rated to carry a tongue weight, it is rated for that rate whether it is bouncing or not .
Hitches are rated at a 8” load center for class 3 and smaller hitches, and a 14” load center for class 4 and up. A motorcycle carrier is double that, so the allowable tongue weight is effectively half.
Plus, that particular motorhome has a wheelbase ration of about 0.5, so the weight of the motorcycle and carrier will be removed from the front axle and added to the back. It might be ok on a E450, but the Dana 70 under the E350 will likely be overloaded.
Front hitch is the way go, besides a trailer. I’ve towed MANY miles with a Honda 650XL up front. I added driving lights to the rack to fill in headlight shadows, and turn signals as well. Vision is not obstructed, and it’s comforting to always have an eye on the bike. On the back, there always a lingering worry of “is it still there” especially after going over rough terrain.
