Fivers and motorcycles

[Donley]

Been told that it would be hazardous to carry my 350# motorcycle on the rear of the fiver because the added weight creates towing uncertainty due to changes in the trailer's dynamics.
Any thoughts?
Thanks

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95 2500 SLT 5spd 3:54 120K mi, Banks Stinger Plus, RamEBk, LuK Gold clutch, Hel-Springs, RS 9000, Amsoiled, Genoed, Rhino, Smitbilt, Diaplate Rails & T-Box, RBW 5th Wheel hitch, 96 30' Alfa See Ya RV, (gcvw 19200) Full-time RVer

 

[Dieselnerd]

I have a friend with a fifth wheel that has a platform welded to his frame on the rear. He has a hinged ramp to load his motorcycle and tells me he tows with no problems. His motorcycle is a Harley and must weigh over 800#. If you don't overload your trailer axles and balance your load, I think you could carry 350# without too many problems. You would have to weigh the trailer and each axle when loaded to make sure you were OK.

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Ron

'96 Club Cab 2500 4x4, 4:10LS, Camper/Tow package, 3500 brake cyls. , Automatic, TST 230/605, Cat Test Pipe, Cummins Chrome, Mag-Hytec rear and trans covers, Boost, Pyro and trans gauges, Optima Red Tops, Rancho 9000's, All black. Tow 14k HitchHiker triple glide 5th Wheel. Also use 9. 5' Lance camper. NRA Life Member. KDP 61,000 NM-WT

 

[RAMalama]

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There is one '97 ATK 605 Dual Sport and one '84 XR350. Not sure what the XR weighs but the ATK weighs a tick under 300lbs. With the XR that's got to be 575lbs total... This rack has over a thousand miles on it on this trailer. No probs. Just watch your tire pressures (make sure they're not under-inflated) and ensure you're not exceeding the trailer's (or tire's for that matter) GVW and your ready to roll! Watch your hitch weight as well. Try to load heavy up front. It takes a big trailer to get away with it though...

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2001 2WD Quad Cab HO 6speed 4w disc brakes. Less than 1500 miles. Bought 18MAY01!!! 35ft 14K-lbs triple slide 5er. Truck is completely stock so far...

[This message has been edited by RAMalama (edited 05-29-2001). ]

 

[Millfly]

A company called Overbilt in New York will attach a lift to the back of your 5'er for around $2500. I have an appointment for mid July to have one installed for my 850 lb. Harley Road King. Although the power lift is designed for an RV, he has installed them on around 20 5'ers with no problems. I just purchased a 34' Mountain Aire and am looking forward to retirement with the trailer, my wife and the Harley.

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2001 Ram 3500 dually, 4:10, auto, SLT+,anti-spin,custom side paint, Custom pin striping,Advanced Thermal Products Sound Blanket Kit, Smittybar nerf step,Geno's stainless wheel well trim, tonneau cover, air dam, chrome monster tip, mud flaps/chrome tips,pyro-trans-boost gauges, Bosch 275 Injectors, Van Aaken, Kondalay TC & Valve Body.