Can I install it on a Damon Escaper Class A motorhome with one hitch? Will it hold up with a Honda Goldwing motorcycle on it at 900 lbs?
1078983
Refer to Blue Ox instruction, maximum load 1000lbs, perhaps you need to fixed with two bar(Included with the kit) to hold the unit (see instruction on the web) your are in the limits...to hold your motorcycle, the unit itself 132 lbsThe installation is made by hitch shop in Fort Myers Florida and is about 2 hours, and they charge $137.00.Regards
1078984
No way! The weight is no problem. Properly installed it will hold your bike just fine. The rack is very heavy and well made. It does however depend on the additional supports being welded to the frame on either side . The setup is very critical. The side supports must be welded in the same plane as the main hitch. If not it will bind and not slide in and out. I took mine to a welding and machine shop that I trust. It took a whole day to get it exactly right. Cost was about $500 but with the additional supports it was rock solid. John S.
1078985
If installed per the Blue Ox instructions (two additional attachment points) the Hitch will carry the 900 Lbs. In regards to the Motorhomes ability to handle in excess of 1000 Lbs, I doubt it. Remember that the carrier weighs 130 Lbs and with the Wing at 900 Lbs you are exceeding 1000 Lb limit (tongue weight) of most motorhomes that I know of. If you go to a professional shop, they might be able to modify your coach to make this work.
1552859
I've only used it with the box blade. The lift is mounted on a 98 Yamaha Grizzly and it handles that load just fine. Remember you are not using a higher Category type 3 point hitch like on a large farm tractor. Just go slow, easy, and take shallower bites when using blade or rake. Too be safe contact the manufacturer.
1978867
The mount is for a mask strap the you use to go under water with. I would not recomend mounting to a motorcycle. The vibrations would cause funny distortion in the video. I would use a head strap or something like that to mount it on. Although I do not ride motorcyles nor have I ever ridden a goldwing. Good luck.
2173148
Yes. I carried my 1200 sportster on it with no issues until I sold my hauler last week. I added some support in the form of two heavy duty ratchet straps that I hooked into the ends of the square tubing and ran up over the tailgate and into strap hooks located in my bed. Didnt budge an inch and was rock solid.
924264
Add the weight of the MX and the KTM. If that exceeds the 350 limit, you're taking chances. I have a 450# KLR + MX hanging off my trailer hitch on my GMC Savana. I sling the bike with a ratchet strap held by the rear door. I drive in the slow lane and hope I don't have to make emergency manurvers. ALSO..the wing nuts on the foot peg hooks work loose. My KLR would have been road kill if I hadn't cradled the bike with that ratchet strap. tape the threads on those foot peg retainers.
526606
I haven't had any problems and used it to life a small motorcycle. It is going to depend on how and where it is attached to as much as the weight you are lifting.
1121232
My RV has a dry weight of 9000 pounds. I have experienced no problems with my use. Also, remember you are dividing your total weight by the number of tires on the ground and the weight on your hitch. You should see no problems.
1020398
Yes. I have one of these on a Yamaha grizzly 350. We use it to haul a dump trailer and to drag our horse arena with a heavy harrows rake. It works well and we have been happy with it. The way it mounts to our atv is not as solid as I would like- but that could be due to the hitch mount on the grizzly. It tends to get pulled a little off center from time to time.
188323
Although I mounted mine on a class c motorhome, I don't see any reason for it not to work. Good luck.
766753
Personally, I wouldn't risk it. I'm not an engineer, so I don't know how "overbuilt" this is and whether it would handle the extra weight. When I was researching this purchase, I remember seeing a few other carriers out there designed to carry heavier bikes. You also want to make sure the hitch on your vehicle is rated to carry that amount of weight. My vehicle's hitch is rated at 500 lbs which is the max of this carrier.
766754
I hauled a 450lb sport bike on it for about 650 miles and didn't have any problems. I'd be real careful hauling something that heavy as some of the parts aren't super heavy duty like the tie down holes. Also make sure your truck can hold that kind of tongue weight, hate to get it loaded on there then hit a bump and rip your hitch off the back of the truck.
1288576
It's very stable in my garage. I can put my XL long haul trucker with panniers and my sons mtn bike or bmx. Disks on the mtn bike hit but it still holds it fine. You will probably still have to strap it all down though for any hard stops.
1045655
Should be fine , it's a great hitch! Bikes are more secure and they don,t bang into each other.
995203
I would say no. I used it for a couple of Honda dirt bikes and it did not seem stable. I ended up selling it and buying a small trailer instead.
293958
Absolutely!! This is a great system. I have traveled cross-country 4 or 5 times with my HD Road King Screamin' Eagle and it has held the bike solid in place! It's a good idea to check it periodically if you are traveling a long distance. I have had to ratchet the front wheel strap a few times just to tighten it up. My bike is 850-900 lbs.
651221
I used it to load my HD low rider and my big 1700 Kawi Nomad - close to 900 lbs. onto my Kendon trailer. No problem. Comes with straps under the ramp to hook to trailer or your building to prevent it from sliding back.
463468
I am using a standard receiver that mounts to my under carriage. It was installed at RV shop where I purchased the receiver ( hitch). The platform ? If you mean the Bike carrier I would not load anything close to 500#. I loaded my 91' BMW r100 gs which weighs 480# wet and it was straining to hold it. Let alone when driving. I didnt dare trust it for my classic BMW. It hauls my Honda 650l at 350#+ no problem. I hope that helps