RE: weight distribution adding motorcycle carrier
Thanks for the detailed relies. And I had not thought of the bugs! So I guess a cover is in order in any case.
I should have been more specific. I have 38' DP. I already have rear overhang longer than I like.
I have Piaggio MP3 400 scooter, 550 lbs. I am considering this carrier. They also make other carriers. (Only reasonably priced non-custome carrier I could find for the MP3) I may add a low cost winch to make ramp loading easier.
All my fluids are within the wheel base. I do not carry enough heavy stuff to appreciably effect weight distribution. (at 32000 lbs wet, it takes a lot to shift the weight distribution around, like 650 lbs leveraged fore or aft).
So my main concern is the weight distribution change. And I think my prefs are front. But I will add a slight customization to the carrier to mate with two hitches in front (to be added) or one in rear, so that if handling is an issue, I can always move it to the other end. - Problem solved.
Thanks for all the generous replies.
RE: weight distribution adding motorcycle carrier
Like I said in the initial post. I did the math already. That includes the leverage effect on the mounted end as well as the lift effect on the opposite end.
Now, does anyone have useful comments about front/rear loading ratios? That is the only missing info I was asking about. Thanks
Two Jayhawks: I am looking at the ones made by www.gc-carriers.com. In order to front mount, they will add two hitch inserts to mate ones I would add to the front for only a $50 or so additional - i.e. customize of existing design.
weight distribution adding motorcycle carrier
I am considering adding a motorcycle carrier to the front or back of my Barth. The question is, front or back?
I prefer front for several reasons:
back would block engine access
side radiator stirs dustorms on dirt roads, making bike really dirty
Adding much length to an already long overhang to drag on rear.
I have gone through the calculations. Tires and GAWR's and GVWR are all ok with either configuration.
So considering the weight distribution change:
Current is 31%/69%
front loaded bike is 33%/67%
rear loaded bike is 28.5%/71.5%
Soliciting comments regarding weight distribution change. My thoughts are that the front loaded scenario results in a better weight ratio.
Comments?
RE: zion tunnel toad
Thanks for the info. I travel alone and if I were to chance it and get turned around, moho or toad would be stranded., So I will not chance it.
The height and width is for the tunnel
The max length is due to switchbacks on the road beyond the tunnel.
Interesting thing is yhat some nat park web pages mention the L.W limits only, not the max length, individual and combined.
One has to fish around to fiund the length limit.
So I am surprised that a lot of folks do not get caught by surprise.
RE: Carpet out!!
Pull that carpet! Other than cold feet in cold weather, you will not regret it.
Then get a pair of electric socks, solar powered of course.
shortcut to zion?
Approaching Zion NP from east, avoiding tunnel.
S&T maps a shortcut between hwy 59 and Rockville. Is this road viable for a Class A or is it a cow path?
Click to view shortcut
Water control (manifold?)
I am calling the set of valves that control the routing of, draining of, filling, winterizing etc of the freshwater system "w3ater control" for the purposes of this query.
Currently my moho hhas about 5 valves interconnected that serve these purposes. They are close coupled with tee's, elbows etc. I have one connection leaking. The most practical way to repair is to rebuild the entire setup, indeed may be the only way to repair.
EXCEPT- I think I hhave seen multi-position single valves for this purpose. But I cannot find them with internet search.
Does anyone know of a brand or source for such valves, even if it is a coach brand?
If I am goiung to rebuild the thing, just as soon modernize it.
Thanks
RE: incontinence (pet, not me... yet!)
Doug, is there one less expensive or perhaps most effective people-drug for female dogs that has been shown to work safely in dogs? As they are expensive, I do not want to 'shotgun' it!
My vet has not metioned anything other than DES and PPA, and according to the web they are both FDA disapproved people drugs, one is estrogen, the other is a decongestant or antihist.
RE: incontinence (pet, not me... yet!)
Ok, I have web ordered two types of herbals, and some washable/reuseable diapers. We shall see!
Now, a new Q for the experts.
I have recently switched from dryfood (Annie teeth are good) to canned food, primarily due to her becoming more oicky in her food. In thinking ack, this may somewhat coincide with the 'sleep-urination' problem.
Q1: could dry -> to wet be a contributing factor?
Dry food brand/type was varied, and canned food type is varied (for variety of taste, though I suspect all of it tastes the same).
Q2: Senility/Alzheimer's a possibility?
She did have stroke symptoms about 2 years ago, but she fully recovered from that within a few months of care and exercise (no incontinence associated with stroke, just inability to stand/walk/hold head straight).
I am about to try the DES/PPA combo, but am not expecting much since neither works alone.
incontinence (pet, not me... yet!)
my dog, probably 14 years old, but healthy and happy, has one problem. - incontinence - A problem that will be many times more difficult to handle on the road than at home.
The two drugs used by vets for this problem - DES (estrogen) and Proin - do not work for her.
I desperately need suggestions for medicating or otherwise dealing with this problem in a motorhome for long term travel.
She has become incontinence at night. Wets her bed. Sometimes the tile floor, soaking herself. This is an involuntary act in her sleep.
I have read up on 'spay incontinence', and have been working with my vet at home. We have tried DES (estrogen), and Proin. These are the only drugs I have found in web search for the problem, ad the only ones my vet is aware of for dogs.
These are not working. The only 'next' is to try both at the same tim, which hasbeen reported as working as a last ditch effort occasionally.
I can deal with this at home, outside dog house if nothing else works. But I cannot have an outside doghouse when traveling in motorhome.
Has anyone found a solution for this problem, other than DES and Proin?
