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Forum: General Discussion Forum

06-23-2015, 12:03 AM

Replies: 26

Motorcycle Carrier on a Merc?

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Posted By Maxacceleration

Regarding doing a planned m/c lift on the back of...

Regarding doing a planned m/c lift on the back of a Roadtrek, I contacted both Roadtrek and the MB engineering department.

Got replies back from both.

Roadtrek feels it can be done.

Mercedes...

Forum: General Discussion Forum

06-17-2015, 11:39 PM

Replies: 26

Motorcycle Carrier on a Merc?

Views: 13,384

Posted By Maxacceleration

Excellent Mike! What I'm looking at is a three...

Excellent Mike! What I'm looking at is a three point hitch also.

Thank you.

Forum: General Discussion Forum

06-17-2015, 11:37 PM

Replies: 26

Motorcycle Carrier on a Merc?

Views: 13,384

Posted By Maxacceleration

Thanks for your experience wincrasher. The weight...

Thanks for your experience wincrasher. The weight balance is interesting, I have no idea of the balance on a CS Adventurous. We are not looking at the XL.

I found a pic on the web but no info of a...

Forum: General Discussion Forum

06-17-2015, 07:06 PM

Replies: 26

Motorcycle Carrier on a Merc?

Views: 13,384

Posted By Maxacceleration

I have been in touch with a Roadtrek rep. He is...

I have been in touch with a Roadtrek rep. He is giving my carrier lift & numbers to their engineers to crunch numbers. Doable or not he is going to get back to me on the issue.
No fluff. Roadtrak...

Forum: General Discussion Forum

06-17-2015, 04:52 PM

Replies: 26

Motorcycle Carrier on a Merc?

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Posted By Maxacceleration

I do appreciate your opinion and experience...

I do appreciate your opinion and experience Davydd. Your points are valid.
I do not know Roadtreks reputation for stating a lighter vehicle than it is.
Sportsmobile does it also (my Ford van is not...

Forum: General Discussion Forum

06-17-2015, 04:39 PM

Replies: 26

Motorcycle Carrier on a Merc?

Views: 13,384

Posted By Maxacceleration

I think the install is only as good as the welder...

I think the install is only as good as the welder doing the job. A certified welder would be good to use IMO.
I am not sue happy as much of the USA seems to be these days. I understand my...

Forum: General Discussion Forum

06-17-2015, 02:14 PM

Replies: 26

Motorcycle Carrier on a Merc?

Views: 13,384

Posted By Maxacceleration

The setup I am looking at is a weld on '3 hitch'...

The setup I am looking at is a weld on '3 hitch' receiver.
MB has said they will cover warranty issues with this, although I am hoping to get this in writing.
If I cant get it in writing, I feel,...

Forum: General Discussion Forum

06-17-2015, 02:09 PM

Replies: 26

Motorcycle Carrier on a Merc?

Views: 13,384

Posted By Maxacceleration

Thanks for posting up wincrasher. I knew...

Thanks for posting up wincrasher.
I knew someone had to be putting a bike on the rear.
What type of bike are you hauling wincrasher?
What is the combined weight of your bike & carrier? I am...

Forum: General Discussion Forum

06-17-2015, 06:07 AM

Replies: 26

Motorcycle Carrier on a Merc?

Views: 13,384

Posted By Maxacceleration

I do not have exact specs on the MB 3500 dually...

I do not have exact specs on the MB 3500 dually Roadtrek CS Adventurous. As in actual weight or rear axle weight rating.
I do see that Roadtrek recommends a weight distribution hitch on 400 lb...

Forum: General Discussion Forum

06-16-2015, 11:53 PM

Replies: 26

Motorcycle Carrier on a Merc?

Views: 13,384

Posted By Maxacceleration

Well with answers like yours, your right, why...

Well with answers like yours, your right, why bother.
Yes my mind is close to made up. I am looking for experience from people who may have done this sort of thing.
Maybe the lift mfg lied to me...

Forum: General Discussion Forum

06-16-2015, 06:47 PM

Replies: 26

Motorcycle Carrier on a Merc?

Views: 13,384

Posted By Maxacceleration

Thanks for the replies. It is the shorter MB...

Thanks for the replies.
It is the shorter MB not the 'XL', so not too much overhang in the rear.
The lift is 230 lbs, the bike is 450 lbs, for 680 lbs approximate weight.
That is on a 3500 which...

Forum: General Discussion Forum

06-16-2015, 05:29 AM

Replies: 26

Motorcycle Carrier on a Merc?

Views: 13,384

Posted By Maxacceleration

Motorcycle Carrier on a Merc?

Hello folks, brand new here.
We are looking into a 3500 dually MB Roadtrek.
Has anyone used a electric or hydraulic lift on the rear of a MB Sprinter to haul a motorcycle?
My aim is to haul a 450...

Forum: Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros

06-16-2015, 05:18 AM

Replies: 304

Introduce Yourself

Views: 71,095

Posted By Maxacceleration

Hello all, We are about ready to get into...

Hello all,
We are about ready to get into Roadtrek ownership. Hopefully.
Looking to carry a motorcycle on the rear if the Merc will do it.
Thats the deal maker or breaker.
Hope to learn some...

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