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klr650goldwing wrote:Well, that would satisfy the weight issue. But, wouldn't it be considered a double-tow? Or a triple tow; not sure the difference. That would mean it can only happen in the western states. Right?
Yes, I believe you might be correct about that. Might be some interpretation though. Just like the Idaho Tote. There are similarities, for example there is no ball involved.
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Saw a couple good ones this weekend. A golf cart being carried on a rack on the back of a 5er. Also a 5er with a rack PLUS a hitch welded to the rack with a utility trailer carrying a golf cart hooked to that.
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colliehauler
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The now defunct Excel RV'S use to offer a hydraulic lift for motorcycles as a option on their 5th wheels.
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What did you end up doing OP?
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With much appreciation for everyone who responded, I elected to haul the bike on the front of the truck.
On another website I heard about a guy who said his roof started to leak after he hauled a motorcycle on the back of his 5er. So I chickened out. I researched snow plows and found out that some of them weigh considerably more than what I'll be hauling. So the bike on the front of the truck shouldn't over load the suspension.
I bought a front receiver hitch from E-tailer and welded two more receivers on it. So the motorcycle carrier will have more than one receiver to hold it more steady.
At this moment the new hitch is at a powder coating shop. Once it has been powder coated it will be ready to mount on the truck.
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Congrats! Sounds like a pretty rugged option. I'd suggest watching your engine/tranny temps close, especially on severe climbs or with high ambient temps, just to confirm good airflow with the bike in front of your radiator. Enjoy!
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Smart move...there is a reason many motorcycle carriers are marked "not for use on rear of TT/FW". I have a quality carrier, that works great on trucks rear receiver, but wouldn't want it on rear of my FW, even though it has a factory receiver.
Sounds like you'll be good to go!!
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A couple years ago I added a engine oil temp. gauge, a transmission oil temp gauge and a water temp gauge. They respond instantly to fluctuations in temperatures. It's kind of interesting to watch the new gauges change quickly to temperature fluctuations and the factory gauges hardly move.
I will be watching all gauges closely during high ambient temperatures and, or steep climbs.
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klr650goldwing wrote:A couple years ago I added a engine oil temp. gauge, a transmission oil temp gauge and a water temp gauge. They respond instantly to fluctuations in temperatures. It's kind of interesting to watch the new gauges change quickly to temperature fluctuations and the factory gauges hardly move.
I will be watching all gauges closely during high ambient temperatures and, or steep climbs.
Ford temp gauges are notorious for being nothing more than glorified idiot lights. The sensors feeding info to the controller are actually very accurate. The feed to the gauges is not.
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klr650goldwing wrote:With much appreciation for everyone who responded, I elected to haul the bike on the front of the truck.
Thanks for letting us know what you decided to do. My pet peeve is for those who ask for advice and then, you never hear from them again, as to what the outcome was.
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