Just found this site and have been on it all weekend. My wife and I will be retiring next year and hitting the road.
Maybe some of you out there can help us make a decision. We have been RVing for close to 30 years, weekends and vacations. We are currently without an rv, but getting ready to buy once again. BIG question do we go with a diesel pusher or 5th wheel?
Our previous rv's have always been travel trailers and we're looking to move up.
One issue that presents a problem is a full dress motorcycle. My understanding is that a heavy bike cannot be mounted to the back of a 5th wheeel. Does anyone know different?
Ken & Roxanne
DorisandDave said
05:27 PM Jun 13, 2010
Welcome. Depending on the weight of the bike, look at swivel wheel trailers. These are considered and extension and not double towing. You can back up with these attached. We are looking at a product called Idaho Tote. We have 2 bikes to haul and the swivel wheel will not hold the weight. Good Luck.
Jim01 said
06:29 PM Jun 13, 2010
Welcome Ken and Roxanne,
Glad you found this site.
Another option you might consider is a toy-hauler type 5th wheel. Many folks with big bikes use these.
I'm sure some of the friendly folks here on the forum will have some suggestions for you.
Good luck with your plans.
Jim
Happytrails said
07:51 PM Jun 13, 2010
Just wanted to welcome you to the RV Dreams forum and wish you the best in your pursuit of the full-time lifestyle.
Don't know much about fifth wheels...we own a DP (Dutch Star). I do know that we have seen many toy haulers in the campgrounds and most are hauling bikes. Look into these.
Lots of luck to you!!
Trabuco said
09:25 PM Jun 13, 2010
Thanks Doris and Dave! I have not seen the Idaho tote before, it's a definite option at this point. I have requested additional info from the company. Thanks again for the heads up!
Ken
NorCal Dan said
10:24 PM Jun 13, 2010
Welcome Ken & Roxanne. Just wanted to mention that there are class A and C DP toy haulers available.
norsado2 said
06:46 AM Jun 14, 2010
hey there and welcome we solved that problem with a 3812ts raptor toy hauler I have a golf cart and road king goes rite in the back john
Gary said
07:08 AM Jun 14, 2010
Another option for 5th Wheel Toy Haulers is Heartland. They make a Road Warrior and Cyclone and at least one of those models have a 14 foot deep garage capable of holding 2500lbs.
However, if you get their largest model, you're gonna need a BIG truck to pull it!
jagco said
09:35 AM Jun 16, 2010
Welcome Trabuco! Sounds like you've already gotten some good suggestions here about hauling your bike. I have no experience in that department, but obviously folks here do. As with everything RV related, somebody here will have an answer or know where to find one.
Just wanted to say welcome and good luck on your retirement and hitting the road.
Trabuco said
11:48 AM Jun 18, 2010
All the feedback gives me lot's of options. Now the tuff part, I have to make a decision!
PatMcFall said
09:03 AM Jun 19, 2010
Ken and Roxanne,
Welcome to the RV Dreams family and to your "soon to be" wonderful new lifestyle. We have been fulltiming for over 15 years and have loved every minute of it. We started out with a 32' Airstream pulled by a 3/4 ton P/U, then moved up to a 37' Teton 5th wheel pulled by a Dodge Dually P/U, then a 39' Teton pulled by a GMC Topkick MDT. We now have the ultimate fulltiming rig...a 45' Teton Reliance 5th Wheel pulled by a Volvo 770 HDT. We wish we had started out 15 years ago in the big rig instead of "moving up" gradually but they didn't even make anything that big when we started.
We haul our motorcycle on a Rampage loader on the back of our Volvo 770 tow vehicle. Here is a link to our Web Albums showing how it works: Rampage These pictures were taken when we had another motorcycle but we now travel with a 2007 Harley Heritage Softail on the Rampage.
We are getting older and are going to slow down our travels a little. Regretfully, we are selling our beautiful Teton and Volvo. We recently bought a S&B in Arizona and want to downsize to a smaller motorhome. If you are interested, we have a post in the Classified section of this forum or you can go to our website for more pictures and information: FOR SALE: 2005 Teton Reliance and 2001 Volvo 770
We hope you have as much fun in your new fulltiming adventure as we have had. If you have any questions, our contact info is on the website.
Maybe some of you out there can help us make a decision. We have been RVing for close to 30 years, weekends and vacations. We are currently without an rv, but getting ready to buy once again. BIG question do we go with a diesel pusher or 5th wheel?
Our previous rv's have always been travel trailers and we're looking to move up.
One issue that presents a problem is a full dress motorcycle. My understanding is that a heavy bike cannot be mounted to the back of a 5th wheeel. Does anyone know different?
Ken & Roxanne
Glad you found this site.
Another option you might consider is a toy-hauler type 5th wheel. Many folks with big bikes use these.
I'm sure some of the friendly folks here on the forum will have some suggestions for you.
Good luck with your plans.
Jim
Ken
we solved that problem with a 3812ts raptor toy hauler I have a golf cart and road king goes rite in the back john
However, if you get their largest model, you're gonna need a BIG truck to pull it!
Welcome to the RV Dreams family and to your "soon to be" wonderful new lifestyle. We have been fulltiming for over 15 years and have loved every minute of it. We started out with a 32' Airstream pulled by a 3/4 ton P/U, then moved up to a 37' Teton 5th wheel pulled by a Dodge Dually P/U, then a 39' Teton pulled by a GMC Topkick MDT. We now have the ultimate fulltiming rig...a 45' Teton Reliance 5th Wheel pulled by a Volvo 770 HDT. We wish we had started out 15 years ago in the big rig instead of "moving up" gradually but they didn't even make anything that big when we started.
We haul our motorcycle on a Rampage loader on the back of our Volvo 770 tow vehicle. Here is a link to our Web Albums showing how it works: Rampage These pictures were taken when we had another motorcycle but we now travel with a 2007 Harley Heritage Softail on the Rampage.
We are getting older and are going to slow down our travels a little. Regretfully, we are selling our beautiful Teton and Volvo. We recently bought a S&B in Arizona and want to downsize to a smaller motorhome. If you are interested, we have a post in the Classified section of this forum or you can go to our website for more pictures and information: FOR SALE: 2005 Teton Reliance and 2001 Volvo 770
We hope you have as much fun in your new fulltiming adventure as we have had. If you have any questions, our contact info is on the website.
Safe Travels,
Pat (and Mike)
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