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800 lb Motorcycle on Overbuilt Lift
Do any of you hang a 800 lb motorcycle and a lift to carry
it on the rear of your coach, plus pull a vehicle behind that?? I see
people do it even on
fiberglass type motorhomes. I’m capable of fabricating sturdy mounts, it
just seems like a lot of weight when you include the leverage. Anyone
have any thoughts or experience with this?
Ken
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Prevost has a 1000 pound limit (higher on newer coaches) at a point 8″ out on the hitch as well as a 10,000 towing limit. This is undoubtedly because the engine cradle is not intended to carry much more weight than the engine.
There is a kit that increases the capacity to 20,000 towing limit and a 2000 pound tongue weight.
I have seen coaches that have had lifts or trailers that exceeded the limits and the stresses imposed on the coach are clearly seen in cracks on the rear cap, and others on this forum have reported structural damage and cracks in the frame and engine support. I wouldn’t consider any trailer or lift that exceeds the Prevost limit.
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