robert Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Hi, any advice appreciated. I have a Chausson A67 motorhome (24ft.) and would like to carry a motorcycle. I have occasionally seen motorhomes equipped with a fixed rack and bike. Where can I obtain and have one of these fitted? Also any knowledge of suitable motorbikes would be usefull. What sort of price shouild I expect to pay for the carrier and fitting? Cheers, Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel B Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Robert Have you worked out what weight you can carry on the rear of your motorhome? You'll need to work out the weight of a bike, plus carrier plus the additional weight the leverage will add to it depending on how far back from the rear axle it sits. Then take the rear axle loading figure and compare it to the total weight and see if you have any payload left. Of course you may already have done this but if not ... :-S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike B. Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Hi Robert Try Armitage Trailers in Ferrybridge-they will make a customised rack for any motorhome at a reasonable price.I had one on my old van which worked perfectly and was totally secure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Ord Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 As I mentioned to an earlier questioner; you will not have enough payload or rear axle capacity so before proceeding and possibly wasting your money and putting the van in an illegal state pay a visit to the local weighbridge. Remember that the weight of the bike plus the rack will be approximately doubled at the rear axle because of the leverage effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philman Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Another thing to remember is that it would take a lot of weight off the front axle and you could well be below the manufacturers recommended minimum with consequential loss of grip on the front wheels, a big problem with front wheel drive on wet grass or mud. Under these circumstances it is necessary to lower the front wheel tyre pressures to around 45 to 50 psi for touring. Phil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V6Jim Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Towbar. Wee trailer. Almost no extra load on rear axle. Sorted. Jimmy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartan3956 Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 I agree pull a trailer and you can treat yourself to a proper bike. Motor bike on the rear will be no bigger than a 125cc which amounts to a fearsome 12 bHP. alright for tootling about but not proper sight seeing. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted November 15, 2006 Author Share Posted November 15, 2006 Thanks very much for your reply, good advise. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted November 15, 2006 Author Share Posted November 15, 2006 Thanks to all who have responded, your comments greatly appreciated. I'll go for a trailer, then I can get a decent sized bike for a bit of touring around, and be ok driving the M Home. On reflection I can't beleive the places i've taken the M Home...tesco car parks for shopping etc! and narrow roads..on a prayer! Cheers :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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