Wanting to take my motorcycle ... travel trailer ...

[RB6]

Hi all, new guy here, hope I am not posting something in the inappropriate area.

I have had campers before but never anything other than that. I am recently retired and want to get into RV'ing for both local excursions as well as snowbirding to a minor degree. My desire is to stay in the 22-24' travel trailer size, pulling with a Tundra, however I also want to be able to take my touring motorcycle with me (850 lbs).

So far I see pretty much my only option as a toy hauler however I am suspect that the interior configuration will provide the level of comfort that a 22-24 w/slide non-toy hauler would ... and that too is important to me. I have seen lifts for the rear of motorhomes but I'm not wanting to go that big/sophisticated.

My question is what alternatives have you all tried or have had luck with? ... or am I pretty much going to have to go the toy hauler route? Any lifts or innovative ideas that I haven't seen yet online?

Thanks for the help.

[jimh406]

I would definitely not try to load it in the bed. In that respect a heavier payload truck isn’t going to help much. 850 lbs is way too much to easily deal with it in the bed and quite a steep angle.

I’m not getting why some think the tongue weight will go up too much considering most of the weight will be on or behind the rear axle.

I think you are on the right track with a toy hauler. Consider buying a used one and update it to match the comfort you want.

[valhalla360]

Bump up to a 27-28' toy hauler with a separate garage...that should have the interrior of a 20' trailer.

Fair chance you need to upgrade the truck.

[colliehauler]

Forgot to add I'm retired as well. I use a F-250 pulling a 22 foot Toy Hauler all over the country. Ironically enough I load the BMW motorcycle in the back of the truck so the Collies and I have more room for overnights (except when using the Excursion). What I like about my TH is the open space when empty, Large water tank, built in generator, built in fuel tank with pump for bike ( I keep non-ethanol gas for the bike and generator), large carrying capacity.

Hope you find a combination that will work for you.

[RockDodger]

Hmmm...well, if you don't want a toy hauler, I would ditch the Tundra and go with a Ford F250 or a Chevy 2500HD (longbed models). Both are good trucks and can haul payloads over 1500 lb + a trailer your size without a problem. But that's just me.:B

[fitznj]

I have a 20ft (KZ) toy hauler and take a 550lb bike; Once the bike is out, the whole "garage" become the living room. Lots of open space with no dinnette or other furniture to clog up.

Not sure what your level of comfort is, but I have no issues. I have a queen size bed, full fridge, 2 burner stove, sofa..... The only quibble is that the bathroom
is small.

I'm in a similar position to you - retired and I hit the road whenever I like for as long as I like.

[MFL]

You will likely be over the Tundra payload, with that large motorcycle, plus hitch, and tongue wt. You may want to sell/trade Tundra, for a HD truck, that could haul the bike, and handle the trailer.

I'm sure some would just bag the Tundra, load the bike and go. While this may work, overloading a tow vehicle is not the best option.

Hope you get it figured out, and have an enjoyable retirement.

Jerry

[colliehauler]

No way you can hang that heavy of a bike on the back of a 22-24 foot trailer, you need 12 to 15 percent tongue weight.I don't think a motorcycle in back of truck would work either to much weight with trailer tongue weight.

Would have to have trucks ratings and trailer tongue weight ratings to know for sure.