Pusher Lift FAQs

Most diesel pushers are equipped with a single continuous chassis frame that extends from the front of the coach all the way to the rear. These chassis frames are generally Semi Truck grade, and will handle the weight of the lift System as well as up to a 1000 pound motorcycle. The exception to that rule is if the original chassis does not go the length of the coach, and a smaller extension was welded onto the main frame chassis over the last few feet of the coach. Under these circumstances the extension may not hold the weight of the system and motorcycle. Further investigation would be needed.

Some Class "A" Gas Motor coaches have the original frame from front to back. If this is the case, and the GVWR on the rear axles will allow for the added weight, chances are that the system may be mounted. Some coaches may need rear air bags installed. As with extensions on the diesel pushers, this rule also applies to the gas vehicles. Extensions are more prevalent in gas motor coaches than diesel. The majority of these extensions will not withstand the weight of the system and bike. Under some circumstances, short extensions on coaches may be reinforced for added support and the lift System may be used as long as the added reinforcement maintains the strength of the main chassis frame.

If there is a question as to compatibility, the linked Added Weight Distribution Form will help you calculate the additional weight that will be added to the rear of your coach.

SOLUTION: A new product will be added to the market around January 1st, 2004, that will allow for the transportation of motorcycles, 4-wheelers, etc. without overloading the rear frame of a Class "A" Gas, or Class "C" Motor Home.

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Can I mount the system to my Travel Trailer or Fifth Wheel Trailer?

No! Travel Trailers and Fifth Wheel Trailer frames were not designed for the direct downward weights associated with the system and bike to be added to the rear of the trailer. Other manufacturers have installed and continue to install these types of lifts onto trailer frames. The stories that are relayed to us is that the installation of the lift systems will do two things: 1. The 1000+ pounds of weight pushing directly downward on the rear of the trailer frame bends the trailer frame. One client has such a system and the rear frame bent so that the slide out will no longer function. We have talked to numerous customers with frame problems associated with a motorcycle lifts being installed. 2. When adding that 1000+ pounds to the rear of the frame, it removes the weight from the front hitch pin so that the trailer does not track or handle correctly.

There is a big difference between pulling a boat or small cargo trailer behind a fifth wheel trailer with a 350 pound tongue weight, than by adding 1300 to 1400 pounds of direct downward force, bouncing at the rear of the trailer.

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Can I mount the system to my Pick-Up?

No! The system was not designed for Pick-Up's. We are looking into alternatives for the Pick-Up Line.

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Can I use my existing receiver hitch with the system?

No! The existing receiver hitch on the motor coach is removed. There is a 3-Receiver mount that is installed onto the coach frame. All of the lift components install onto this receiver assembly. When the lift system is removed from the coach, the center receiver is now the Class 4 receiver.

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Can I pull my boat or cargo trailer with the the system installed?

No! The system was designed for a flat tow vehicle capacity of 5000 pounds. With the Extended Tow Bar, there is a maximum tongue weight of 75 pounds.

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Can I tow my boat or other trailer with my motor coach with the system removed?

Yes! The Center receiver on the installed three receiver mount is rated for Class 4 towing devices.

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Can I tow my car with the system installed?

Yes! The system allows for a flat tow of 5000 pounds which will accommodate most tow vehicles being utilized to date.