I think this would be well served to mount it sideways along the back with a side door, so that it goes up and into the truck like the other photo shows one going into the sleeper storage area.
This would significantly reduce the amount of space needed for the bike inside.
I think this would be well served to mount it sideways along the back with a side door, so that it goes up and into the truck like the other photo shows one going into the sleeper storage area.
This would significantly reduce the amount of space needed for the bike inside.
Still just spit-balling over here...
Yeah, that would be the optimal set up, with weight distribution and maximizing space.
You are in the same boat if your truck pulling a trailer breaks down, No you will not need a CDL unless the vehicle is 26,001 ibs or more, otherwise some class A's would need them, matter of fact they do make Class A's toy haulers. A good used U-haul truck with a low deck would be good. I do agree about the lift gate, that thing quits the bike will not be coming out.
Commercial lift gate trucks have their own hydraulic system which is powered by the truck's batteries.
I have driven those trucks and contemplated loading my bike into the truck. I don't think it would be too hard.
There are non-CDL units out there.
Why not just buy an enclosed motorcycle trailer and be done with it?
The one pictured below is $5975 and will haul a couple of bikes.
Building homemade stuff reminds me of welding together a couple of '38 Chevy hoods to make a boat. Or cutting the back roof off a stationwagon so that you can have a pickup truck. Or building a wooden campershell on the back of a pickup truck.
The height of the deck is irrelevant when using a lift to get the bike in.
The height inside the truck is very relevant for having the ability to stand up straight and also maximize the use of space.
Being able to separate/partition the "garage space" from the "storage/living space" is essential.
The truck would need to be 26' to provide enough space.
08-16-2024, 08:21 AM
