Anyone have a Cruiser Lift or Hydra Lift on a Class A Gas?

[cycleguy1979]

Why are you selling it?

 

[skychs]

Im selling it because I sold our coach and the new owner didn't have any interest in it.

AbdRahim ... the first thing I did when I added the lift was fully load the coach ... fuel, water, food, motorcycle, clothing etc etc then had it weighed. I was over 1000 lbs "under" the MGVW and rear axle weight. I also did the calculations for extended weight and it was also within normal limits.

The coach handled the same with or without the motorcycle on the back. There was no difference in mpg.

 

[Captaindave]

Hello All, Happy Friday.

I've been screwing around with this for too long, agonizing, in fact. I need to move on, literally. But I am not going anywhere until I come to a resolution and feel comfortable with it.

I'm in a 2011 Tiffin Allegro Open Road 34 TGA. Love it. It's a gas coach, almost 35 ft long. I also have a 2016 Dyna Harley Street Bob. Weighs about 750 lbs. Love it too. Wherever I go, it's coming with me. Don't have a car.

I have been vacillating between mounting a Hydra Lift or a Cruiser Lift, OR getting a small trailer. I much prefer one of the 1000 lb rated carriers over using a trailer, which seems like it would be a pain for me in almost every way. I'm a newbie with about six hours behind the wheel; I am disinclined to attempt to learn how to maneuver a trailer, especially in tight spaces, at the same time I'm riding a steep learning curve simply driving my coach.

I've done too much research trying to make this choice, and I've become overwhelmed and indecisive. There are two sides to the issue, and I keep flip flopping. Generally speaking:

THE ADVICE AGAINST: If you have a gas coach, just don't do it. The rear of the chassis wasn't designed to bear the additional weight, as is the case with a diesel pusher. Plus, the additional weight in the back axle will screw up your steering. Beyond that, if I really want to knock myself out, there is a complicated (to me) set of calculations one must make in order to determine if the rear axle can bear the weight. I failed Algebra 1 in High School. Twice. Only passed Geometry as a sophomore because the teacher felt sorry for me. Not looking for sympathy, just saying.

THE ADVICE IN FAVOR: "You'll be fine. It will be installed by welding a three point hitch to hold it up. I've gone ten thousand miles with my GoldWing on the back without a single problem."

>>>Is there anyone driving a Class A coach with direct experience using a Hydra or Cruiser lift with a heavy bike? Or anyone who does installations to offer their perspective?<<<

Ps: What They're Sayin'--- Tiffin's advice was "could cause problems," an answer that sounds like a corporate cover your butt response as opposed to deliberate advice. Hydra Lift seems agnostic, and Cruiser Lift waves a bright yellow flag on Class A gas models with language that looks like it comes from the legal department. Dealers and repair shops are split. I've seen no news accounts of accidents involving either lift. Is there anyone who has?

Thanks,
Ezyrider202

 

[House Husband]

I'm pretty sure that much that far behind the rear axle is too much

Richard