tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post947725048332502425..comments2023-07-27T00:30:28.566-07:00Comments on RV SHRINK, Common Sense Peddler: Harley RV Husbandpacktoterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08904292209126449778noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post-82158084605436799522011-11-21T17:45:52.019-08:002011-11-21T17:45:52.019-08:00Thank you RV Shrink for changing enough of the fac...Thank you RV Shrink for changing enough of the facts to protect the innocent. I am the idiot in question and find it interesting to see how many know it alls, jump to conclusions without all of the facts. A tip of the hat to TonyK for the reasonable response. First I wonder how many of you experts have ever weighed your rigs front axel, rear axel and combined weight fully loaded. I have, and with my KLR 650 on the rack it is still 1,000 pounds below the GVW of the vehicle. The rear axel has 660 pounds to spare, the front axel has 980 pounds to spare. The motorcycle and rack combination is well below the tongue weight limit of the hitch. I pull trailers for a living and know a thing or two about mechanical issues. As for the headlight angle, my van has the ability to adjust it on the fly from the drivers seat. Now here is a teachable moment for all of you who tow a car or trailer behind your Motorhome. Look up your vehicles (GCWR) Gross Combination Weight Rating. Now spend $5.00 and go have your rig weighed fully loaded, I'll bet many of you driving unsafe vehicles.R.V. Safelynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post-43432973574557963152011-11-20T12:23:29.870-08:002011-11-20T12:23:29.870-08:00First, nobody know what kind of Class B or Motorcy...First, nobody know what kind of Class B or Motorcycle she is talking about, so its kinda hard to listen to comments about that. Her issue is space inside the Class B. When you start with one or downsize to a Class B I think you both need to see how much space is available and discuss how to wisely use it. I think taking 4-5 camping trips before you decide it wise.TonyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13183944368838159557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post-90153787903150391522011-11-19T17:51:47.032-08:002011-11-19T17:51:47.032-08:00I'm surprised the RV shrink failed to even men...I'm surprised the RV shrink failed to even mention the load carrying limitations with this topic. If in fact we're talking about a Harley, then it's not a smart move, in my opinion. I don't think it's sensible to carry any load over 300lbs (bike plus hitch) on a hitch rated at 5000 pounds or 500 pounds tongue weight. <br /><br />karlkarlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post-61405744262527151732011-11-19T14:41:12.744-08:002011-11-19T14:41:12.744-08:00I agree with the previous posts. This MH was not ...I agree with the previous posts. This MH was not built to care MC on the rear. It is probably near is GVRW when delivered, with minimum allowance for personal items. Get the trailer for the MC or a bigger MH. I do not want to meet you on the road as a new hood ornament on my rig!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post-49688989631507616582011-11-19T13:06:23.602-08:002011-11-19T13:06:23.602-08:00FOr goodness sakes, a heavy motorcycle is too heav...FOr goodness sakes, a heavy motorcycle is too heavy to be carried in a "rack" on the back of a B class. Buy a "motorcycle" trailer, put a weight distributing hitch on the B class, and pull it. Even then, it's going to put extra strain on your engine and cut down on you gas mileage. It bepends on the size of your B class. Is it a Roadtrek van type or a larger B class like a mini C class? I agree, having the extra transportation so you don't have to lash every thing down in the B class just to go get milk,is a good idea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post-11526015144493759522011-11-19T09:01:14.855-08:002011-11-19T09:01:14.855-08:00Get a label maker or some masking tape, and each o...Get a label maker or some masking tape, and each of you label "your space"....taking turns, so you can each have your own space for your own items. <br />Because it's a "B", space will be at a premium, so you will find that you will have to compromise on "common" ground....but it may still bring peace to this RV couple.<br /><br />I totally agree that a trailer for the bike is the way to go, and it will allow access to the rear compartment of the van, as well as additional storage for both folks!PapPappyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02853538237448202621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post-50010395854991332772011-11-19T07:02:51.265-08:002011-11-19T07:02:51.265-08:00When tho good Lord gave out brains this man though...When tho good Lord gave out brains this man thought he said trains and said " give me a long one ".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post-56129328573656226302011-11-19T05:15:53.702-08:002011-11-19T05:15:53.702-08:00A class B is not designed to carry the weight of a...A class B is not designed to carry the weight of a motorcycle on the chassis on a rack.<br /><br /> The only safe way is to pull a trailer. If he has loaded a motorcycle on the rear chassis on a rack, he may kill both of you when the handling causes a crash.<br /><br /> He is overloading the chassis design limits, overloading the rear axle, making the front axle too light, changing the ride angle, changing the headlight angle - basically he has created a death trap for you and everyone else on the road.<br /><br />Get an enclosed pull behind trailer- he can then tote the MC and all his extra stuff in safety.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post-2690789008857189132011-11-19T04:36:47.638-08:002011-11-19T04:36:47.638-08:00Major concern would be the weight of the bike on t...Major concern would be the weight of the bike on the back,and if the MH frame can support it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com