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Refer swing clearance

Discussion in 'Refrigerated Trucking Forum' started by BadBader, Apr 7, 2012.

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  1. Apr 7, 2012 #1
    BadBader

    BadBader Bobtail Member

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    Just bought a truck and want to haul my Harley on the back. Looking for a standard turning clearance from center of 5th wheel to figure out if I have enough room for bike. I will be hauling refer trailers. Truck is a 2007 kenworth T2000 with a long frame.
     
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  3. Apr 7, 2012 #2
    crosscut

    crosscut Light Load Member

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    In all the years i have never seen a harley stashed behind a sleeper.
    I have seen a scooter tho. I would say its not going to fit.
    and ifyou did get it to fit you probably will have to drop the trailer to get it off.
     
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  4. Apr 7, 2012 #3
    skoshi130

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    I have seen a bike fit before, it was on a W9. He was pulling a 48' reefer, had the air/electrical to come out behind the bike cradle
     
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  5. Apr 7, 2012 #4
    pattyj

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    I would'nt chance brining a bike with me on the road.Besides with all the miles you'll be driving when you going to find time for your bike,lol.
     
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  7. Apr 8, 2012 #5
    BadBader

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    Want a real world number that will allow me to hook to most trailers as I do not own one.
    Here is how I will get bike up there. Www.rampagelift.com
    Will build dog house to go over bike.
     
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  8. Apr 8, 2012 #6
    windsmith

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    Might fit if it's a sportster... What are you going to do if you have to slide the 5th wheel to scale a load?

    Ever thought about hanging it on the front of the truck?
     
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  9. Apr 8, 2012 #7
    BadBader

    BadBader Bobtail Member

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    It's a fatboy. 38" at it's widest point.

    Have 100" from brackets on back of cab to center of 5th wheel hole. 5th wheel can go back 4 1/2" from it's current daily working point. Think this might just work!

    Little concered about weight. Bike and lift will be right at 1,000 lbs.
    I have 300 gallon fuel capacity. On the occasional load where I need that 1,000 lbs I could alway run a little light on fuel. As long as I can get close to 12,000 lbs on front I should be good.

    Anyone know what moving the 5th wheel back 4 1/2" will do?
    Seems to me it might even things out nicely with the additional weight of bike but not sure.
     
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  10. Apr 8, 2012 #8
    Oi!

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    any pics of bikes on the back of sleepers? always wanted to see that
     
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  11. Apr 8, 2012 #9
    j3411

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    Must have a lot of free time on your hands ! I've seen it done several times through the years and have always had the same thought.
     
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  12. Apr 10, 2012 #10
    VisionLogistics

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    I've seen it on long wheelbase OTR trucks hauling vans, but not reefers. I'd be worried about the clearance when at unusual angles and attitudes. That, and a hundred other variables. Good luck, where there is a will, there is a way.
     
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