SantaCruzin
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Hey all!
Not "towing" as such, so I thought asking here might be more appropriate. I'm looking for opinions on the best way to approach carrying bikes/motorcycles.
I just got done installing a front hitch on my 1997 Jamboree Searcher 24D so I now have a front hitch with a "500 lb" tongue weight rating and the stock rear hitch with the "250 lb" tongue weight rating. When not towing a vehicle or boat (whole other discussion) I am planning on bringing with me either my 2016 Beta 430RS (Dual-Sport Motorcycle, 246 lbs) or my 2009 Vespa S50 (scooter, 211 lbs) and our bikes (probably 180 lbs with bikes and rack).
On our upcoming 1200 mile, 11 day trip I am planning to bring the bikes and the Beta, and I'm curious on opinions on which should go on the front or back. Considerations I am weighing:
? The motorcycle carrier is lower/longer. Possible making approach/departure angle a factor.
? The motorcycle and carrier are probably around 270 lbs, a bit over the tongue weight rating at the rear.
? I haven't checked anything on the front yet, but I am a bit worried about blocking headlights with the motorcycle
? Either will be a bummer for "aerodynamics"
? I've read that people prefer motorcycles on the front from a weight distribution perspective?
? I installed the front hitch...I'm normally pretty mechanical but still...ya never know with my baby-induced sleep deprivation.
Not "towing" as such, so I thought asking here might be more appropriate. I'm looking for opinions on the best way to approach carrying bikes/motorcycles.
I just got done installing a front hitch on my 1997 Jamboree Searcher 24D so I now have a front hitch with a "500 lb" tongue weight rating and the stock rear hitch with the "250 lb" tongue weight rating. When not towing a vehicle or boat (whole other discussion) I am planning on bringing with me either my 2016 Beta 430RS (Dual-Sport Motorcycle, 246 lbs) or my 2009 Vespa S50 (scooter, 211 lbs) and our bikes (probably 180 lbs with bikes and rack).
On our upcoming 1200 mile, 11 day trip I am planning to bring the bikes and the Beta, and I'm curious on opinions on which should go on the front or back. Considerations I am weighing:
? The motorcycle carrier is lower/longer. Possible making approach/departure angle a factor.
? The motorcycle and carrier are probably around 270 lbs, a bit over the tongue weight rating at the rear.
? I haven't checked anything on the front yet, but I am a bit worried about blocking headlights with the motorcycle
? Either will be a bummer for "aerodynamics"
? I've read that people prefer motorcycles on the front from a weight distribution perspective?
? I installed the front hitch...I'm normally pretty mechanical but still...ya never know with my baby-induced sleep deprivation.