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Old 06-22-2006, 05:45 AM   #11
azstar
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Chandler
Posts: 624
M.O.C. #740
Hi All,

The concern about the Frame is a good one, but another big issue is the added axle weight.

My Royal Star weighs in at 800 lbs. If I added a carrier say 200 lbs we now have 1000 lbs. This cantileavered weight would for arguement sake take 400 lbs. off the pin. Now these weights must be added together for a tot. of 1400 lbs. This is the new weight that would be added to the axles. Question, do your axles and tires have enough margin for this added 1400 lbs.? This 1400 lbs. is a "Mass in Motion" which could put you over the top going across RR Tracks or say a curb, not that any of us would ever do that.

As you can see from our sig. we have the TT. The Bike rides in the back of the Truck. It's the only reason we don't buy the 5er.

As for the toy haulers, they just aren't as nice as the Mounty or Monty's. Even the high dollar ones.

As always, can it be done? You bet it can, but many things must be considered.

I tried to contact Wes over a year ago but was unsuccesful with a PM and e-mail.

Wishing you the best and Happy Canping
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