Scooter carrier for Motorhome

[Bobajob36]

Hello,

We have a Burstner Ixeo i744 motorhome, would like to know if anybody has a rear mounted scooter carrier fitted to this type of motorhome, and if so what make and type.
It already has chassis extensions and a towbar fitted but when I enquire about fitting a scooter carrier to it Im getting some conflicting info.
Thanks.

 

[Phill D]

your chassis extension and therefore your tow bar will have a max vertical load capacity, nose weight, which is will be on the chassis extension certificate of conformity if you have one with the motorhome docs. I cant access mine at moment its tucked up in the van.

whats the max load in your garage that may give you a basic indication.

 

[RandallC]

Just a thought. As the OP has a tow bar fitted chassis extensions would be required. if the MH has a light chassis then would have been fitted with the tow bar. If heavy then would have been already fitted.

Best to look at loading calculators:

https://www.caravanguard.co.uk/news/how-to-calculate-your-motorhome’s-safe-weight-limits-4104/

https://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/motorhomes/articles/practical-advice/motorhome-payload

 

[Larrynwin]

I passed a motorhome today that was carrying a scooter on a castor wheeled trailer which does not I believe transfer all weight to tow bar, there is a French made one I believe .

 

[Lissimore27]

We used Armitage Trailers https://armitages.uk/ for a scooter carrier for our Vespa 300 (165kg) on our Swift Bolero 744PR with an Alko Chassis- they were very helpful and its been regularly used used over the last 4 years - they were able to work around the existing towbar so we could tow a car ( with the carrier removed) - they advised us on weight limits - the max weight is 200kg and the carrier weighs 30KG

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[Bobajob36]

Thanks for the quick replies, The motorhome is on a fiat chassis with chassis extensions, the towbar and extensions are by memo, the towbar has a max load of 100kg, and thats what Im being told I can carry on a carrier, 100kg less the carrier weight 40kg.
The extensions are 1.6mtr in length, and at that length can only carry 60kg of payload plus weight of scooter carrier 40kg.

 

[Stealaway]

Be sure you have enough spare capacity on the rear axle and spare payload on the van for that amount of extra weight

 

[RandallC]

Out of curiosity what are the plated weights listed for MAM, axles and train?