Question about types of motorcycle lift tow bars??
lindy said
06:15 PM Jul 20, 2013
Before buying a unit go to Blue Ox web site. They have a formula to compute the weight you'll be putting on the rear axle of your unit. You might be surprised that even a 600 lb bike + the weight of the rack can put anywhere from 1500-2000 lbs on the rear axle. If you're not towing a toad there's a rack that fits in the receiver that the front wheel of the bike mounts in and then the rear tire of the bike stays on the ground. I have this unit and it works nice for my Honda Shadow Aero. The rack can be found at "billybob1.com"
-- Edited by lindy on Saturday 20th of July 2013 06:17:48 PM
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-- Edited by Terry and Jo on Saturday 20th of July 2013 08:37:39 PM
1 Angel said
08:15 PM Jul 20, 2013
I am looking into getting a motorcycle lift for my RV. Any recomendations on type or where I can go look???
GENECOP said
08:19 PM Jul 20, 2013
Check out Discount Ramps on the web, they carry a few brand, some hydraulic, some electric, read the independent reviews...
Terry and Jo said
12:56 AM Jul 21, 2013
There are different companies and systems. Some are just receiver mounted brackets that one's motorcycle is rolled up on. Other are actual lift systems that raise them up above the height of a toad's hood area. The latter probably has to be installed to the frame of the RV. In either case, keep in mind what the addition of the motorcycles weight will do for weights on the rear axles as well as the weight distribution on all axles. Extra weight on the back means some lesser weight on the steering axles, which might bring up a handling issue.
Pay attention to weight capacities because many receiver systems on RV may only have a 300 pound capacity.
This is something I'm also very interested in and am beginning to look for reviews of the different types. I like the idea of putting my bike on the lift behind a DP and still being able to tow a car for those rainy days and shopping trips....
R12 said
01:19 PM Aug 1, 2013
1 Angel wrote:
I am looking into getting a motorcycle lift for my RV. Any recomendations on type or where I can go look???
What type of RV do you have?
A DP motor coach has more options than a Class C or a trailer. Beside the lifts that Terry listed there are units that attach to the rear of the RV with rigid connections like the Idaho Tote at http://www.idahotote.com/
Before buying a unit go to Blue Ox web site. They have a formula to compute the weight you'll be putting on the rear axle of your unit. You might be surprised that even a 600 lb bike + the weight of the rack can put anywhere from 1500-2000 lbs on the rear axle. If you're not towing a toad there's a rack that fits in the receiver that the front wheel of the bike mounts in and then the rear tire of the bike stays on the ground. I have this unit and it works nice for my Honda Shadow Aero. The rack can be found at "billybob1.com"
-- Edited by lindy on Saturday 20th of July 2013 06:17:48 PM
Edit by moderator: Activated link. Terry
-- Edited by Terry and Jo on Saturday 20th of July 2013 08:37:39 PM
I am looking into getting a motorcycle lift for my RV. Any recomendations on type or where I can go look???
There are different companies and systems. Some are just receiver mounted brackets that one's motorcycle is rolled up on. Other are actual lift systems that raise them up above the height of a toad's hood area. The latter probably has to be installed to the frame of the RV. In either case, keep in mind what the addition of the motorcycles weight will do for weights on the rear axles as well as the weight distribution on all axles. Extra weight on the back means some lesser weight on the steering axles, which might bring up a handling issue.
Pay attention to weight capacities because many receiver systems on RV may only have a 300 pound capacity.
Here are some options for you:
Cruiserlift RV Motorcycle Lift System
Hydra Lift System
Versa-Lift RV Motorcycle Lift System
Overbilt Lifts, Inc.
Terry
What type of RV do you have?
A DP motor coach has more options than a Class C or a trailer. Beside the lifts that Terry listed there are units that attach to the rear of the RV with rigid connections like the Idaho Tote at http://www.idahotote.com/