2 Harleys in a 22RR?

[Indian Summer]

So I started out looking at a 19RR. Then I considered the fact that sometimes we head to Key West in February or March and it can be impossible to ride the bikes so I might need room for a friend. Nice to split the costs too. Same with trips to Sturgis and beyond. So I'm looking at the 22RR now.

Yesterday I went to a dealer to take my own measurements. Today I'm going to chalk the floor plan on my driveway and see what happens. I realize that if they do fit it will be as tight as sardines which is fine with me. But I really need to make sure they will fit. Both are Harley touring bikes... a Street Glide and an Ultra Limited.

So the questions is has anyone actually tried it? The majority of my traveling is with the wife and one bike so I don't really want to jump up to a 26RR. I elk hunt in Montana and Wyoming and longer trailers can be a problem on sharp turns on mountain roads.

I've already looked at a few threads about raising the ramp at the rear so the bikes don't bottom out going up over the top of the ramp. My bike is really low. I can fix that but just need to know that they will fit. I've asked several dealers and my answers were yes, no, and maybe. lol Forest River themselves say yes but it will be tight. But I can't afford to find out they don't fit when it's too late.

Any input at all will be greatly appreciated.

[emm-dee]

Prior to purchasing my TH I took the Harley to the dealer and loaded it to see the exact fit. I can easily walk all around a Road Glide Ultra but wouldn't want to try loading two of them.

[zuterbru]

I have not looked at the 22RR but I love the 26RR, the cargo area is really nice to hang out in. Look at the spec differences, I did when I was looking. The 26RR is less than 2 Feet longer than the 22RR, and less than 200lbs heavier dry. I don't think that 2' difference will hurt you that much on the corners because of where the axles are located, it is less than a 1' difference. The bathroom is larger in the 26RR and the layout in the cargo area I think is much better. You dont have anything on the road side of the rig, where as the 22RR you do so you are limited in width. I learned with my last trailer to not go small, if you are torn between 2, take the larger one. Also, if you are thinking about hauling 2 full dress bikes, I dont think that will work in the 22RR. You will most likely end up trailering one and riding the other... This a great place to find your answer! I am sure someone will chime in on this who has a 22RR and tried what you want to do.

[Electra glide]

I had a 2012 21RR and no way are you fitting 2 Harleys in it. My Electra Glide took up all the space in it. I don't think two Sporters would fit either.

[Keystone]

Similar situation. South for a few weeks each late winter/early spring. Week in WI and another for Sturgis. Having a Trike (or two) and a bike narrowed the list of Toyhaulers quickly.

[wbdavey]

Maybe try one bike facing forward and the other rearward? Or stagger one a couple of feet forward of the other to prevent the fairings banging together. Use good wheel chocks like the Condor Pit Stop to hold the bikes vertical and then put a mattress between them? FWIW, I hauled 2 Heritage softails in a 6 foot wide cargo trailer.

[Skoll]

No way are you getting 2 HDs in a 22RR. We almost bought one, but measured at the last minute and got the 26RR instead. It's still a tight fit with a Softail Slim and a Honda ST1100. The price difference is minimal. Go for the 26RR.

[JCUJ]

I have the 25RR & we can fit an Ultra & A softtail in it. No way 2 baggers. Ours wouldn't fit due to cabinets in the way. Don't know about a 22RR. Also agree - use a condor wheel chock.

[RVBikers]

I think your bigger limiting factor will be your CCC. the brochure lists it at 2600#. A SG & an Ultra will take up about 1800# right off the bat, that only leaves you 800# for propane, water, clothes, food, and other camping equipment. The other issue is , the bigger trailer will have LESS Cargo Capacity. Good luck in your search though.

[bluewoo]

2006 Goldwing in my 19RR
Have to do one pic at a time or it gets flipped upside down.

[bluewoo]

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[bluewoo]

I tried to upload more pics but they all go upside down???????

[emm-dee]

Originally Posted by bluewoo

I tried to upload more pics but they all go upside down???????

Use Photobucket. It's free.

[bluewoo]

Originally Posted by emm-dee

Use Photobucket. It's free.

Also very over advertised to the point I don't use it much.

[rmac04401]

The wolf 24pack 14 has same floor plan as 26rr but has a bigger cargo capacity. They also have wider back ramp door. Heavier trailer and will probably need 3/4 ton pick up but is an option.

I did not want to upgrade my tow vehicle so went with 26rr. Sacrificed generator and fuel filling station.

[Indian Summer]

Thanks for the replies. You know... I hadn't looked at the cargo carrying capacities. But they are fine. No kids or other major items and I can put lots of items in the back of the truck since it's a bumper pull and not a gooseneck. But with a nearly 3400 lb ccc on the 19RR it's too bad they have fixtures on both sides making 2 bikes impossible. But all factors considered the 26 is definitely a better purchase than the 22. I'm sold on that. Look for another thread asking about thoughts on price.

Great forum!

[Loren64]

I also am looking at the 19r & 22rr campers & I have to load 2 bikes one is a HD Street Glide & the other is the wife's Honda Rebel 300..will either camper be able to hold these 2 bikes?

[Rednight]

Originally Posted by rmac04401

The wolf 24pack 14 has same floor plan as 26rr but has a bigger cargo capacity. They also have wider back ramp door. Heavier trailer and will probably need 3/4 ton pick up but is an option.

I did not want to upgrade my tow vehicle so went with 26rr. Sacrificed generator and fuel filling station.

Glad I found this thread, I am in the final decision mode right now. I started out looking at the 22RR and when I did an actual walkthrough I felt a little cramped for my Road Glide Special and me. I looked at several brands and models deciding to stick with the 22rr layout.

The Outpost RV has a Grey Wolf Midwest 25RRT that I fell in love with. It is optioned out with about everything, 31'5" x 10' 6" tall, 97" wide, 5103# dry, 2587# ccc. Under 19K sale price. My local dealer is ready to get one on order for me at that price....

Enter the Wolf Pack 24PACK14+. Same layout, 31' x 12' 5" tall, 102" wide, 6373# dry, 3612# ccc. Happy Jack rear bed, dovetail loading area to help with the steep ramps, roof ladder, gel coat smooth exterior. Fuel station, heated tanks. Around 23K.

The 25RRT has the new style plastic latches on the rear door. The 24pack has the old style latch and bar. I am a little apprehensive how well the 25 will stay sealed after we roll our toys out on uneven ground a few times.

So basically it comes down to (1) weight ccc ability. Yes at some point I may want to bring a buddy and his scoot along. (2) Height. I am used to my little W&P 18LT @ 10' tall and it goes down the road like you are pulling a brick. Is an additional 2' going to come with sway control issues? (3) Price. $4500 difference! I am not sure what the option cost for a happy jack bed is but an aftermarket (same as optioned) setup is going to run around 3k for the parts alone.

Sorry for the long post, just wanted to share my thought process and welcome any input. I am leaning towards the 24pack because I believe the value is there in the additional amenities. My pocketbook says go with the spec'ed out 25RRT. Ah Hell, another sleepless night....

[BigH]

Originally Posted by Rednight

Glad I found this thread, I am in the final decision mode right now. I started out looking at the 22RR and when I did an actual walkthrough I felt a little cramped for my Road Glide Special and me. I looked at several brands and models deciding to stick with the 22rr layout.

The Outpost RV has a Grey Wolf Midwest 25RRT that I fell in love with. It is optioned out with about everything, 31'5" x 10' 6" tall, 97" wide, 5103# dry, 2587# ccc. Under 19K sale price. My local dealer is ready to get one on order for me at that price....

Enter the Wolf Pack 24PACK14+. Same layout, 31' x 12' 5" tall, 102" wide, 6373# dry, 3612# ccc. Happy Jack rear bed, dovetail loading area to help with the steep ramps, roof ladder, gel coat smooth exterior. Fuel station, heated tanks. Around 23K.

The 25RRT has the new style plastic latches on the rear door. The 24pack has the old style latch and bar. I am a little apprehensive how well the 25 will stay sealed after we roll our toys out on uneven ground a few times.

So basically it comes down to (1) weight ccc ability. Yes at some point I may want to bring a buddy and his scoot along. (2) Height. I am used to my little W&P 18LT @ 10' tall and it goes down the road like you are pulling a brick. Is an additional 2' going to come with sway control issues? (3) Price. $4500 difference! I am not sure what the option cost for a happy jack bed is but an aftermarket (same as optioned) setup is going to run around 3k for the parts alone.

Sorry for the long post, just wanted to share my thought process and welcome any input. I am leaning towards the 24pack because I believe the value is there in the additional amenities. My pocketbook says go with the spec'ed out 25RRT. Ah Hell, another sleepless night....

The 25rrt is pretty light on the cargo cap...Hauling two Harleys and fresh water would only leave about 500lbs for everything else. We haul two bikes (one a touring BMW the other a Triumph -so even less weight than what you are considering) and no chance I could get by with that low cargo cap.

I like the 24pack14 (very similar to my trailer) but there is no place to store anything (motorcycle gear and such) after being loaded up. For the same price (22,000-near me- with the happyjack) you may want to consider the Rogue...the bunks are a life saver for storage.

Anyway, only you can decide on what will best fit your needs but I can comment on the sway...

I toiled about what to do for a hitch for some time. The problem for me was many different loading possibilities (four motorcycles/atv). Different loads affect tongue weight which would require adjusting a wdh differently with every load. I have seen tongue weights from 950 to 1500lbs. (I weight the tongue every pull). I have about 12k miles pulling my setup.

Folks have an unnatural attraction to THEIR hitches...I'm not among them. I don't have sway and I don't use a wdh or sway control. My truck is similar to yours and according to the manual mine doesn't require a wdh all the way to the 2000lb tongue limit but please check the manual for your truck before doing anything.

Sway is related to tongue weight, axle placement, weight behind the trailer axle (pendulum affect) and more. I don't have sway at any loading but I do notice everything feels a little 'tighter' when the tongue is heaviest. Good luck.

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