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10-14-2019, 08:40 AM
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How can I Full time with 1K lb motorcycle and Jeep toad
I have a 26' Class A on an Isuzu NPR chassis and we want to go fulltiming with my 1,000 lb Indian motorcycle and Jeep wrangler for a toad. I am not sure what I need to buy to make this happen. Any ideas
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10-14-2019, 08:45 AM
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They make tow dollies that have motorcycle carriers on the front. I don't know what your hitch capacity is. The motorcycle on the front might make your tongue weight to much for a small motorhome.
The Carrier and Lift Store – motorcycle trailers
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10-14-2019, 08:49 AM
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I don't think that MH is suitable for what you want to do.
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10-14-2019, 09:37 AM
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I also think you are asking too much of the NPR chassis. A tow dolly with a motorcycle carrier on the front will probably have too much tongue weight for the chassis.
Most Jeeps cannot be towed with two wheels on a dolly.
Ken
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10-14-2019, 09:52 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr_D
I don't think that MH is suitable for what you want to do.
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Agree!!
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10-14-2019, 11:54 AM
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Sell the Jeep and get a 4X4 PU and put the cycle in the back of it. They make cycle loaders that go in the PU’s bed.
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10-14-2019, 12:14 PM
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The challenge is the combined weight of your Wrangler and bike. My 2 door Wrangler scales around 4300 lb, so that plus your Indian has you over 5k lbs, quite possibly exceeding your towing limit before any allowance for a trailer. If it were me (and I did full-time with a 5th wheel toy hauler) I would move to a bus that can tow at least 7.5k lbs which would then let me use an enclosed trailer that will fit the Jeep, the bike and a lot of other handy things for a full timer. I have a friend that does this with his 4 door Wrangler plus a dirt bike plus a smoker, a huge gas grill, an inflatable pontoon boat, chainsaw, and who-knows-what-else. When empty or partially empty there's your shop! Also doubles as a guest bedroom.
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10-14-2019, 01:53 PM
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Enclosed car trailer.
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10-14-2019, 02:25 PM
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A trailer that will fit both of them, whether open or closed is your best option.
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10-14-2019, 02:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr_D
I don't think that MH is suitable for what you want to do.
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The Jeep is what 4,500lbs. or so, Indian 900-1,00lbs or so.
And then maybe add a trailer?
In any case, no matter how you stack it, I don't think your MH is capable.
The NTSB has stated for many years that "60% of all types of RV accidents are due to being over loaded".
So I also agree with Mr. D. 
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10-14-2019, 03:06 PM
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My '95 Wrangler lists at 2862 lbs. Get a lighter motorcycle, and an aluminum trailer.
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10-14-2019, 04:54 PM
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I’m not knowledgeable on your chassis capability. If it can handle it, my freighliner ford great with hydralift and flat tow 
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10-14-2019, 04:56 PM
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900# road glide and 4400 Jeep. Fully loaded and still below axle ratings.
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10-14-2019, 05:29 PM
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I'm with those who say it's too much load for the NPR chassis.
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