I know the OPer does not want to use a trailer but after using mine for almost 2 years now I don't find it that bad, never a problem at any of the campgrounds and long pull thru sites are great, it also takes away the wear and tear on flat towing a truck/car.
A enclosed double decker to match your RV can cost well above $35,000, some even cost $70,000 but I had mine custom built for $5000, it gets the job done.
The boat lowers down by winch/pulley system and than the trailer becomes a boat trailer behind the Jeep..
A enclosed double decker to match your RV can cost well above $35,000, some even cost $70,000 but I had mine custom built for $5000, it gets the job done.
The boat lowers down by winch/pulley system and than the trailer becomes a boat trailer behind the Jeep..
2ChiefsRus,
Speaking from experience in hauling and towing in various arrangements, I have really great thoughts and praise for each operation. When we started out in retirement, I carried our Honda Golding in an enclosed trailer which, kept things ultra neat, clean AND SAFE when we were not around the campsite. But, as you well know, the small enclosed trailer for the bike only, does not allow for the carrying of a toad too, unless it's a much larger one.
So, we opted for the Hydralift. I did the install and, while a bit technical, it was fun to the challenge of it. Anyway, the Hydralift by far, is the best lift on the market. And, according to their website, they can haul the weight of a trike. But, it's not the lift capacity that you're worried or, have to think about. It's the carrying capacity of the rear of the coach. We did it with a single rear axle, 36' Itasca Horizon with the 330HP CAT engine.
It worked absolutely flawless. I loved that lift. And, it allowed for us to tow our '04 Jeep Rubicon too. But, I ended up overweight which, I knew I was going to be when I started the project. I coped with it and, it worked for well over 8,000 miles.
But things changed and we changed our "MO" as the cops say. We decided to purchase a full sized truck. It's an '11 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab 4x4.
And, in the bed, I installed a Rampage lift. That truck and the lift now carries the Wing. And, if and when it's needed to run the truck around for some quick errands etc., the bike can remain in the back of the truck easily. There's no real issues in handling or safety etc. by having it in there while driving the truck. It's designed to have that kind of weight in it.
And, I designed the system so that, when the Rampage is not needed, it can and is, removed from the truck, in approximately 1-2 minutes. I designed and built a cart, that is the same height as the bed of the truck. So, when we arrive home, the bike is unloaded and, the cart is rolled up to the back of the truck.
The bolts that hold that lift in are removed rather quickly. Then, the winch is unplugged and, I slide the lift out about 1/2 way. Then, I lift it up a tad and, the wife rolls the cart right into place. I lower the lift onto the cart and, roll it away for storage. The truck is now a truck again to be used for whatever.
And, towing a full sized truck for about 99.9999% of the diesel pushers out there is easy. Our truck tips the scales at 5,300 lbs. It's no big deal. I use the Blue Ox Aventa II, 10,000 lb. capacity tow bar and, I also use the best braking system on the planet for this application, the M & G Braking system. There is NOTHING on the inside of the truck for application of the brake pedal. Only a short air line is connected from the coach to the truck, DONE!
Scott
P.S. The Rampage lift can easily be configured for Trike application.
Speaking from experience in hauling and towing in various arrangements, I have really great thoughts and praise for each operation. When we started out in retirement, I carried our Honda Golding in an enclosed trailer which, kept things ultra neat, clean AND SAFE when we were not around the campsite. But, as you well know, the small enclosed trailer for the bike only, does not allow for the carrying of a toad too, unless it's a much larger one.
So, we opted for the Hydralift. I did the install and, while a bit technical, it was fun to the challenge of it. Anyway, the Hydralift by far, is the best lift on the market. And, according to their website, they can haul the weight of a trike. But, it's not the lift capacity that you're worried or, have to think about. It's the carrying capacity of the rear of the coach. We did it with a single rear axle, 36' Itasca Horizon with the 330HP CAT engine.
It worked absolutely flawless. I loved that lift. And, it allowed for us to tow our '04 Jeep Rubicon too. But, I ended up overweight which, I knew I was going to be when I started the project. I coped with it and, it worked for well over 8,000 miles.
But things changed and we changed our "MO" as the cops say. We decided to purchase a full sized truck. It's an '11 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab 4x4.
And, in the bed, I installed a Rampage lift. That truck and the lift now carries the Wing. And, if and when it's needed to run the truck around for some quick errands etc., the bike can remain in the back of the truck easily. There's no real issues in handling or safety etc. by having it in there while driving the truck. It's designed to have that kind of weight in it.
And, I designed the system so that, when the Rampage is not needed, it can and is, removed from the truck, in approximately 1-2 minutes. I designed and built a cart, that is the same height as the bed of the truck. So, when we arrive home, the bike is unloaded and, the cart is rolled up to the back of the truck.
The bolts that hold that lift in are removed rather quickly. Then, the winch is unplugged and, I slide the lift out about 1/2 way. Then, I lift it up a tad and, the wife rolls the cart right into place. I lower the lift onto the cart and, roll it away for storage. The truck is now a truck again to be used for whatever.
And, towing a full sized truck for about 99.9999% of the diesel pushers out there is easy. Our truck tips the scales at 5,300 lbs. It's no big deal. I use the Blue Ox Aventa II, 10,000 lb. capacity tow bar and, I also use the best braking system on the planet for this application, the M & G Braking system. There is NOTHING on the inside of the truck for application of the brake pedal. Only a short air line is connected from the coach to the truck, DONE!
Scott
P.S. The Rampage lift can easily be configured for Trike application.
I don't understand why so many motorhome owners are against trailers.
They might be cheaper than Hydra-lift, probably easier to deal with on most of occasions and give your precious toys good protection, while requiring minimal maintenance cost.
The only disadvantage is parking them at campground, but having tricycle, you can easy do it.
Repainting tricycle and the toad after few years (due UV exposure) will be more expensive than cost of the trailer.
They might be cheaper than Hydra-lift, probably easier to deal with on most of occasions and give your precious toys good protection, while requiring minimal maintenance cost.
The only disadvantage is parking them at campground, but having tricycle, you can easy do it.
Repainting tricycle and the toad after few years (due UV exposure) will be more expensive than cost of the trailer.
