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The wifey wants us to get an RV and do some traveling around the country. Aside from a toy hauler RV where you give up 8 feet of living space, what are the options? I've already told her that If I can't bring the scoot, it's a deal breaker. I've thought about a trailer RV with a pick-up tow vehicle.
but given the height of the pick-up bed it seems like loading anything bigger than a dirt bike would be a challenge.
 
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dont they make a little lift that attached to the hitch so the bike sits perpendicular to the truck.
 
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Once,had to are leave it where it was.battery issue.
 
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Did once when I picked my deuce up. Dealer rode it up on extra long ramps. Getting it down shorter quad ramps was a 3 man scary job
 
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How about one of these with an enclosed trailer in tow.

 
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Originally Posted by jcallesano
dont they make a little lift that attached to the hitch so the bike sits perpendicular to the truck.
Thanks, I'll look into that, I wonder what the weight limit is, or if it could be mounted to the back of the RV.
RV show this weekend, hope to get some answers there.
 
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Originally Posted by jcallesano
dont they make a little lift that attached to the hitch so the bike sits perpendicular to the truck.
I wonder what the weight limit is on that lift?
 
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You ride the bike, wife drive the RV. It will be the best vacation you can have.
 
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We bought a 31' Weekend Warrior last Spring. The cargo area holds 2 bikes, side-by-side, but you have to fold up the 2 bench seats and stow the table. It's a pain if you want to use the table for lunch while on the move. But, if you have just one bike, it takes up only as much room as the width of your bike. You can put the bike sideways and use the rear tie-downs, still leave the bench seats & tables down, and you also have the bike inside at nights. Takes 5 minutes to load and secure.
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