Is it possible? Flatbed Camper + Dirtbike

[roaminglost]

Is it possible somehow someway to run a dirtbike with a flatbed pop-top camper?
The hump on the rear has me thinking no. And I also haven't found many examples of this, so I figured it doesn't hurt to ask...

Anyone running a flatbed camper with a dirtbike?

 

[Herbie]

I think it should be doable, given how high the tray and "hump" usually is on a flatbed. It would mean sacrificing departure angle, of course...

A little googling gets me to this:

Which doesn't look particularly complicated.

 

[roaminglost]

I think it should be doable, given how high the tray and "hump" usually is on a flatbed. It would mean sacrificing departure angle, of course...

A little googling gets me to this:

Which doesn't look particularly complicated.

ah yeah, I chatted with Phil on that setup he had to use an extension. but those sketch me out. maybe a custom fabricated extension would be better?

 

[Herbie]

I think it's just a matter of geometry. You need have the bike clear the back of the camper, so either you need it to sit farther aft, or a little lower down. Depending on the easiest way to tie into the Truck frame, just do it in the way that has the shortest lever arms...

 

[wfv56]

Husky 501 on a versahaul and FWC flatbed. Works fine

 

[roaminglost]

Husky 501 on a versahaul and FWC flatbed. Works fineView attachment 675954

Dang! Any other photos?

 

[Todd780]

Is it possible somehow someway to run a dirtbike with a flatbed pop-top camper?
The hump on the rear has me thinking no. And I also haven't found many examples of this, so I figured it doesn't hurt to ask...

Anyone running a flatbed camper with a dirtbike?

Curious, are you ditching your box or changing out the whole truck?

 

[wfv56]

Dang! Any other photos?

 

[roaminglost]

View attachment 675973

what hitch extension do you use?

 

[wfv56]

The versahaul allow you to move the trey and would clear the camper with the bike. No extension was required. I searched my photos for a picture shot from the side but don’t see one. I’m in the camper now but don’t have the dirt bike on this trip.

 

[roaminglost]

The versahaul allow you to move the trey and would clear the camper with the bike. No extension was required. I searched my photos for a picture shot from the side but don’t see one. I’m in the camper now but don’t have the dirt bike on this trip.

Interesting, if you get a chance in the future to snap some photos let me know.
I have a Rack N Ride (https://racknride.com/) and it has 2 points that are about 3-4inches apart to use. going to test it out this weekend with a friends camper.