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PirateJohn 05-26-2012 12:31 PM

Motorcycle lifts
 
I am new here and working off of my iPhone, which isn't compatible with the search function so please bear with me.

I am thinking about putting a drom box on a Class 8 to carry a motorcycle or two.

What sort of lifts do folks use to load your bikes?

And had anyone used a Rampage lift? I have seen them used with pickups but not sure how well they will handle the extra loading height of a Class 8 chassis.

Doc Weaver 05-26-2012 06:30 PM

My truck came with a Wilco lift gate.

PirateJohn 05-26-2012 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc Weaver (Post 38747)
My truck came with a Wilco lift gate.

Interesting. Does it load from the back or side?

Doc Weaver 05-27-2012 01:16 PM

load from back garage door. then folds under body. Its a normal run of the mill lift gate, but I've loaded (besides audio gear) bikes, lawn tractors, carts, etc.

PirateJohn 05-27-2012 01:18 PM

Interesting. Thanks!

Bob86ZZ4 05-27-2012 05:13 PM

There's a few guys on the hdt section of Escapees that have something like what you're thinking. I've seen them use a winch drawn frame thingy that they put the front tire into a bracket and the whole thing then gets pulled up into the box. I've also seen a beam up top of the box that slides out and a winch then lifts the bike straight up. Then the whole thing slides back in.

Maybe search around here a bit and see what you find:

HDT - Escapees Discussion Forum

Oscarvan 05-27-2012 09:42 PM

Yes, I've seen the I-beam with hoist thing..... out the side. Guy needed that as it was a 5th wheel....


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