Re: Looking for a creative solution

feeds@yuku.com (danbgt) — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 12:08:58 GMT

Hey!!
I resemble that remark!! (?)

-Dan

Re: Looking for a creative solution

feeds@yuku.com (dukey33) — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 08:43:52 GMT

Here's another carrier I saw from another site. It doesn't have an extra wheel so it wouldn't be a triple-tow. They have a motorcycle carrier rated up to 600# and an ATV model that is rated to 700#, which would be enough for a T (unless it was Dan's in which case you'd have to take all the chrome off ).

Re: Looking for a creative solution

feeds@yuku.com (r rounds) — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 14:55:33 GMT

Good luck in your travels, i'm JEALOUS.
not to dump cold water on your fire but from the web site....

Is the Swivel Wheel System in conjunction with my Fifth Wheel trailer considered a triple tow vehicle?

Yes! It appears that the Swivelwheel System is considered to be a triple tow....

Re: Looking for a creative solution

feeds@yuku.com (mktobob) — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 13:13:38 GMT
Thanks for the offer Stony...You never know when we may make our way over to WI. Bob

Re: Looking for a creative solution

feeds@yuku.com (NYMark99) — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 06:03:17 GMT
Stony,

Good luck in your travels and we all whish we were behind you. My in law's did the same thing 12 years ago and became full time RV'rs. They sold everything, kissed the daughters good bye and hit the road in a Motor home and are loving it.

They go to Brownsville Texas in the winter months and Travel the States in the summer months.

My choice would be a 5th wheel also, much more room and they are nicer inside. The only edge a motor home has is when...

Re: Looking for a creative solution

feeds@yuku.com (stonyrd) — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 20:59:12 GMT
Bob,
Thanks again for the info on that little tag along. After showing the web site to my wife, the only decision will be whether or not we get the short, wide one or the longer trapezoidal one.
Re: your offer with the full hookups, I am putting sewer and water in later this spring, and I have two 30 amp receptacles on two separate circuits. If you ever want to go to Wisconsin Dells, we are only about 25 minutes away, and you're welcome to stay at our place.
For years we...

Re: Looking for a creative solution

feeds@yuku.com (mktobob) — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 16:45:45 GMT
Stony: You made a very good choice with the 5th. wheel. Also...that trailer just might be the ticket for your T.
Park Rapids is a beautiful area. I spent most of a week in Nevis years ago on a scuba diving trip.
If you plan on being anywhere in our area let us know, we have the space and hookups all set for you. Bob

Re: Looking for a creative solution

feeds@yuku.com (stonyrd) — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 15:03:41 GMT

Thanks, everybody, for the responses!
Bob and Bob: the one-wheeler, rolling, fixed-platform trailer looks like it could work--and I'd get to take the T along! I want to run it by the factory rep from Cedar Creek, but after seeing the pictures on the back of a Hitchhiker, he would have to say yes or admit Cedar Creeks aren't built as well as Hitchhikers. Thanks again for the great website.
Al, Kathy and I bought our first RV back in 1978. It was a 19 foot, class C...

Re: Looking for a creative solution

feeds@yuku.com (dukey33) — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 21:40:37 GMT
Stony,
Since you've already picked out your trailer and are near delivery, a suggestion for a different trailer probably won't help any. But for anyone else that might consider taking this path, we saw travel trailers at the CW motorcycle show that had a separate "garage" in the back of the trailer for bikes. I think the original intent of this setup is for motorcrossers and racers that travel the racing circuit but it can easily haul a cruiser or touring bike as well...

Re: Looking for a creative solution

feeds@yuku.com (danbgt) — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 13:01:01 GMT
It is always interesting, to me, to hear other people's plans and opinions.
My mom and dad spent many years traveling the USA. Partly in class A motor home and partly in class B motor home. (Which are actually van conversions on steroids). When my dad passed away in 2004, I inheirited (sp) a 30+ ft class A motorhome and a19 ft class B motorhome. I quickly sold the class A and still have the class B. A RoadTrek.
My wife and I plan to see every corner of this great country. And...

Re: Looking for a creative solution

feeds@yuku.com (mktobob) — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 07:59:17 GMT

Sue and I have studied this and have owned most types of trailers practicing if you will for "full timing" it. Not that it will really happen.The types are a very personal decision and they all have their pros and cons.
A big advantage of a pickup truck and 5th. wheel is that the towing dynamics are super. No fishtail or tail wagging the dog. Also....You can be more mobile once you park the rig. Drop the trailer and take off in the pickup. That is...

Re: Looking for a creative solution

feeds@yuku.com (alepel) — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 06:52:03 GMT
Bob....what a great website. I had to bookmark that one for future use. I had no idea that those kinds of trailers were available.

Stoney.....what can I say. I am so extremely jealous. You are a few years ahead of me. By the time you and your wife are finishing your travels, I'll probably be starting mine.

You've peeked my curiosity a bit. How did you and your wife arrive at the decision to go with a fifth wheel as opposed to anything else. Me I've always...

Re: Looking for a creative solution

feeds@yuku.com (burninfilm) — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 20:47:36 GMT

Stony, That looks very similiar to the device I was talking about.. My friend carries two smaller bikes on his...Bob <><
BTWS...hope you enjoy your travels as much as we have...

Re: Looking for a creative solution

feeds@yuku.com (mktobob) — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 20:42:54 GMT
Check this link out Stoney. It is a trailer behind a 5th. wheel.
http://www.motorcyclecarrier.net/rv_motorcycle_carrier_assist.html

Bob

Re: Looking for a creative solution

feeds@yuku.com (burninfilm) — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 19:26:08 GMT
A friend had the same delima and solved it by installing a receiver at the rear of his 5th wheel and inserting a device that looks like a platform with a rear wheel. It doesn't swivel, so it is not a trailer and is legal, unlike trailers behind trailers in some states. It also doesn't require a license plate. If you want further info, I can call and get the mfg name ect.. I pull a conventional travel trailer, which leaves my truck bed open for a bike ect.. Please let me know if you...

Re: Looking for a creative solution

feeds@yuku.com (mktobob) — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 15:55:48 GMT

How cool is that! Congrats on the coming living arrangements. You guys are really going to do what many of us would love to do someday. My hat off to you and yours for taking the step and going for it.
Back to your question.....I agree....don't pull anything behind that 5th wheel. Sure the truck will pull it like nothing is back there but your train will be close to the length of a semi and trailer. Having owned several campers I can attest to the fact that the rear bumpers...

Looking for a creative solution

feeds@yuku.com (stonyrd) — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 15:25:42 GMT

I'm getting ready to take delivery of a new fifth wheel trailer and a diesel pickup truck. My wife and I are selling the old homestead, and we're going to see the USA!

The problem that needs solving is, I don't want to see the USA from the inside of a cage.