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Re: Class A Lots in FL
w4phj wrote: Ocean Resorts on A1A north of Ft. Pierce might be a good location for you. Ocean, private beach, marina, tennis, huge pool, and etc. This resort is a private co-op and not listed in any CG directory. Disclaimer: I own there and my lot is NOT for sale. Thanks for the info. Also, I see by your signature block that you have a '69 Road Runner. I bought a '69 GTX when I got back from 'Nam ... best damn car I ever owned. 440, 4 speed, posi - fast like a bullet. I still hate myself for selling it. I've got a 2003 'vette now, but I still miss that GTX ...518Views0likes0CommentsRe: Class A Lots in FL
w4phj wrote: Ocean Resorts on A1A north of Ft. Pierce might be a good location for you. Ocean, private beach, marina, tennis, huge pool, and etc. This resort is a private co-op and not listed in any CG directory. Disclaimer: I own there and my lot is NOT for sale. Thanks for the info. Also, I see by your signature block that you have a '69 Road Runner. I bought a '69 GTX when I got back from 'Nam ... best damn car I ever owned. 440, 4 speed, posi - fast like a bullet. I still hate myself for selling it. I've got a 2003 'vette now, but I still miss that GTX ...518Views0likes0CommentsRe: Class A Lots in FL
krivanj wrote: We live in Fort Pierce, not quite two hours north of Miami. We live across the street from the ocean. There are lots on canals here where you can find build able lots for under $400K and lower. Our RV is parked next to the house. Is this what you mean? Thanks for the quick reply. Not exactly what I'm looking for. I don't want a house on the lot ... just and RV park lot to park the coach on for at least seven months out of the year. Maybe with enough room to put up a nice shed to house my motorcycle, but that's about it. If I was going south full time, your type setup would be ideal, but I'm still keeping the house in Rochester, NY. i've got to get away from the brutal winters and if I'm away more that 6 months, I don't have to pay the ridiculous income taxes levied in this state. Thanks again.99Views0likes0CommentsClass A Lots in FL
I'm pretty new to the forums, so if I'm in the wrong one to start this discussion, please let me know. My wife and I are about to become 6 + 1ers from the great land of taxes, New York state. We've got a 40' Itasca Solei pusher and I'm looking to purchase a lot within a two hour radius from Miami where we have family. Ocean nearby is not a necessity but is preferred. The most important things are security and pleasant surroundings. We've been all over the internet but it does get confusing because we really don't know the area, especially since lots range from 50K to 1m+. We are going down in July for the birth of our 6th grandchild and will have some time to scout lots at that time. Does anyone have any suggestions for great locations with a good reputation where we can start? Any realtor/broker references? Better yet, anyone got anything for sale? As I said, if this is in the wrong forum or I'm somehow off base, please let me know.3.7KViews0likes17CommentsRe: Overbilt Motorcycle Lift Experiences
Ivylog wrote: Hypoxia is correct that MH's are allowed to have 24K rear axle since 2012. This does not mean that all MHs since then have 24K axles nor can you safely put 24,000 lbs on a 20K axle. FireUP was 2500 lbs over his rear axle rating and probably withing his tire ratings so the world did not stop spinning, BUT he only did it for 8K miles. OP, I realize there is nothing we can say about this as you have made your mind up. I am not hung up on going over a rating... it's just a mater of which one and by how much. You will not post what rear axle you have or how much CCC. You did let it slip that you only have a hitch rated for 5,000 lbs and we know that it is not used to mount the lift, BUT that small amount would concern me. So, for the third time: How much CCC and what is your rear axle rated at (it's posted besides the driver's seat)? You posted: "Problem is that the combo weighs about 7000 lbs wet and the coach is only rated to tow 5,000." For what's it's worth, I would come closer to exceeding this rating than putting 1300+ lbs that far back on the MH. By adding a V brace to the 5K hitch I'd put the bike in the back of the F150 and not worry about overloading the rear axle of the MH. Well, I can't get anything off of the vehicle because it won't be delivered until late May (see first post), but the specs say the following: GCWR 33,000, GVWR 27,910, GAWR (Front) 10,410, GAWR (Rear) 17,500. Based on experience from the dealer and the carrier manufacturer (literally hundreds of single axles over a period of 17 years), I feel pretty safe. I fact, the dealer had a coach similar to mine of the lot with this setup. The bike was a Harley that was a couple hundred pounds lighter, but I still feel this will be fine. As I said - doesn't work? Sell it on Ebay. Once again, they both felt that the additional load on the second wheel (bike vs no bike) would be negligible. One thing for certain is that at this point, I don't feel like I am loading up on risk - otherwise, I wouldn't do it. That said, I've done a lot of towing with pickups and I'm not familiar with a V-Brace. As I would love to take my truck and my bike along, please explain what this is. The only option is to jump up to the next model coach with a heavier chassis/engine and spend about $40K more ... ain't happening.1.1KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Overbilt Motorcycle Lift Experiences
hypoxia wrote: John S. wrote: It is 20k per axle not total weight. That information is obsolete. 23 USC 127 shall not apply to- "(C) any motor home." (A) Weight limitations.-A covered State, including any political subdivision of such State, may not enforce a single axle weight limitation of less than 24,000 pounds, including enforcement tolerances, on any vehicle referred to in paragraph (1) in any case in which the vehicle is using the Interstate System. Great information - thanks! Of course, it also points out the absurdity of the legal system in this country. Who, except the lawyers, could ever keep track of all this stuff? Back to the original point of this post, I finally had an in-depth chat with both the general manager of my motorhome dealer and the owner of Overbuilt. Both feel that based on hundreds of installations on single axle pushers (especially the Freightliner XCS chassis) there will be absolutely no problem with this setup. Customers report no problems, little (if any) noticeable lightening of the front end and no blown tire or control loss horror stories. Specifically I ask about overloading the remaining tire in a blowout and the comments were that the additional 1300 pounds I'm putting on the ass end won't make much difference one way or the other. If a rear tire actually blows, it will always put tremendous stress on it's mate (which really tells me if a rear tire blows, replace the pair). End of the day, I'm going forward with this and I'll post my experience once I have it. Thanks!1.1KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Overbilt Motorcycle Lift Experiences
John S. wrote: I think you will be overloaded with the lift on. Can you do, sure you can. Would I do it, no. I looked and did the numbers and got a smaller bike and a versa haul ramp. Much lighter setup. You are stressing your unit and if you are only rated for 5000 pounds towing your frame setup is not going to hold a 1000 pounds tongue weight. It is your coach, so do as you wish but it is too small a coach to put the big bike on the rear. I won't be exceeding the tongue weight. The lift doesn't go on the original hitch. That one is replaced by a hitch with 3 2" receivers - one in the center and two on either side of it - about a foot out from center. These are welded to the frame. The lift rides on the two outside receivers. Tongue weight isn't an issue.1.1KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Overbilt Motorcycle Lift Experiences
jerseyjim wrote: Forget the math! Get a good pickup truck (for a toad) and go from there! I'm with you, but here's the problem. I have a great pickup (150 Lariat) and a great bike (Honda Gold Wing). Problem is that the combo weighs about 7000 lbs wet and the coach is only rated to tow 5,000. With the lift, I can also tow a small car and still be in the rated weight range at about 4600 lbs.1.1KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Overbilt Motorcycle Lift Experiences
okhmbldr wrote: I don't think I noticed anything about the tongue weight capacity for the hitch. If you have a 5000# hitch, then the tongue weight will be about 500#, 10,000# hitch, then TW of about 1000#, maybe more, just check the specs from the hitch manufacturer. If your tongue weight limit was 1000#, then I think I would rethink adding 1600+# on the rear. Doesn't go on the original hitch. That one is replaced by a hitch with 3 2" receivers - one in the center and two on either side of it - about a foot out from center. These are welded to the frame. The lift rides on the two outside receivers.1.1KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Overbilt Motorcycle Lift Experiences
John S. wrote: Be interested in your experience. I would not put a big bike on anything less then a coach with a tag axle. Btw if you are over 20k pounds there are toll roads that will not let you on them. Fire Up didn't have any problems with a single (see his photos earlier in the thread) and the dealer says he's had a couple of customers do this with singles without a problem. All this is still pending a response from Winnebago. but the way I see it, nothing ventured, nothing gained. If it doesn't work, I'll tear it off and sell it on EBay ... Regarding coach weight, I'm assuming that you mean roads like the Garden State in NJ, but I think anyone who lets trucks on will let my 33,000 lb coach on. Do you have any others that spring to mind so I can avoid them in my travels? Thanks!262Views0likes0Comments
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