Looking for a rack to carry my R3

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

Those 5,000 lb receiver hitches are rated for pulling weight. The tong weight is only rated at 500 lbs. I think the Rocket is just to heavy for a design like that.

 

[BigNorm]

My plan is to get a 5th wheel with a garage to fit my r3t and my wife's heritage soft tail. Then we will tour this great country Walmart to Walmart taking our bikes out for day trips along the way.

 

[stollydriver]

Trailer every time. Those rear racks just look too flimsy and knowing my luck some idiot would be looking at the bike and rear end me causing damage too hard to even think about.

 

[Ygransom]

I can't do a full time system, so looking for the next best thing. Trust me, I'm skeptical about hanging my beloved off the back of my truck, that's why I'm throwing it out there... to see if it's been done, and any improvements.

Neither of these lifts are full time. Mine takes 3 bolts to remove , and comes out as a unit weighing about 200 pounds, I use an engine hoist to pull it out. The Rampage takes 5 bolts and comes out in 3 pieces you can handle. They are much safer and easier to use than the receiver mounts and you don't have to worry about a trailer.

 

[stollydriver]

Neither of these lifts are full time. Mine takes 3 bolts to remove , and comes out as a unit weighing about 200 pounds, I use an engine hoist to pull it out. The Rampage takes 5 bolts and comes out in 3 pieces you can handle. They are much safer and easier to use than the receiver mounts and you don't have to worry about a trailer.

Any pics of the system with bike on?

 

[Ygransom]

R3T in short bed.

• Ygransom
• Feb 28, 2017

Here is a shot of my R3T loaded into a RAM1500 short bed (5' 6")

R3T in RAM 1500 shor bed (5' 6')

• Ygransom
• Feb 28, 2017

Here is my R3T loaded up. You can see 3 straps. 1 is to lift for loading, the other 2 are to...

B44VS

• Ygransom
• Feb 28, 2017

B44VS

 

[alpental]

I've got a '11 Ram 2500 diesel, so it can carry it. I haul my 26' toyhauler loaded with no issues... I was more asking about that specific rack. It is a heavy bike, and it is hanging further out... I wanted to check anybody else's experience before I purchased it. I can always add extra tiedowns, or supports. But at least this would give me a base.

Sometimes it's good to drive and then go on the ride. I've got 1000 miles of I5 round trip (boring) to meet up with friends to do a 3 day trip. Looking for options.

Are you 100% sure about that? From the Ram website for the 3/4 and 1 tons:

The recommended tongue weight is between 10 percent and 15 percent of the gross trailer weight. However, the maximum tongue weight on Class III (the bumper ball) is limited to 500 pounds, and Class IV (the receiver hitch) to 1,200 pounds. Additionally, the GAWRs and GVWRs should never be exceeded.​

Either way, I would get a towable solution. If storage space is an issue, there are plenty of folding trailers available, such as the following, to name a couple:

• Folding Trailers at Kendon Stand-Up Trailers | Kendon Industries
• Stinger Folding Trailer XL 110 Inches

I guess there's always this option, but it looks like such a recipe for disaster that I'm not even going to include a link:

 

[Super D.]

Are you 100% sure about that? From the Ram website for the 3/4 and 1 tons:

The recommended tongue weight is between 10 percent and 15 percent of the gross trailer weight. However, the maximum tongue weight on Class III (the bumper ball) is limited to 500 pounds, and Class IV (the receiver hitch) to 1,200 pounds. Additionally, the GAWRs and GVWRs should never be exceeded.​

Either way, I would get a towable solution. If storage space is an issue, there are plenty of folding trailers available, such as the following, to name a couple:

• Folding Trailers at Kendon Stand-Up Trailers | Kendon Industries
• Stinger Folding Trailer XL 110 Inches

I guess there's always this option, but it looks like such a recipe for disaster that I'm not even going to include a link:

I have a receiver hitch. I'm going to give it a go. Do a test around town. I'll keep you posted.

 

[TURBO200R4]

Are you 100% sure about that? From the Ram website for the 3/4 and 1 tons:

The recommended tongue weight is between 10 percent and 15 percent of the gross trailer weight. However, the maximum tongue weight on Class III (the bumper ball) is limited to 500 pounds, and Class IV (the receiver hitch) to 1,200 pounds. Additionally, the GAWRs and GVWRs should never be exceeded.​

Either way, I would get a towable solution. If storage space is an issue, there are plenty of folding trailers available, such as the following, to name a couple:

• Folding Trailers at Kendon Stand-Up Trailers | Kendon Industries
• Stinger Folding Trailer XL 110 Inches

I guess there's always this option, but it looks like such a recipe for disaster that I'm not even going to include a link:

That type of tow would scrap the transmission in the r3 because the trans would not be lubricated.

 

[Super D.]

That type of tow would scrap the transmission in the r3 because the trans would not be lubricated.

Yeah, not doing that!