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Motorcycle campers
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Motorcycle campers and the RT
If I want to go to the blue mountain campgrounds near Asheville north Carolina they only have four rustic cabins for rent everyone else is camping no cars pick ups DVD etc are allowed in the campground motorcycles only
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Motorcycle camping and rt
That's supposed to say RVs They have a wood bridge accessing the campgrounds and it has a weight limit
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RE: MN.
The Gunflint Trail out of Grand Marais, has several motel/lodges all the way out to Gunflint Lake. Gunflint Trail provides access routes (by canoe and portaging) to many of the MN/Canada Border Lakes. Also many nice tent camping grounds within a few miles of the Gunflint Trail.
Can I digress with a quick tale? A five mile paddle up
Clearwater Lake will take you to the steep portage that leads to Mountain Lake (the Canadian Border line runs E/W through the middle of the lake). We were dressed in our usual khaki/green camping clothes. When we put in at Mountain Lake, most of the people that were fishing on the American side--suddenly started paddling to the Canadian side. Apparently on the American side for the better fishing. They thought we were wilderness Park Rangers I am guessing.
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Originally Posted by akspyderman
RE: MN.
The Gunflint Trail out of Grand Marais, has several motel/lodges all the way out to Gunflint Lake. Gunflint Trail provides access routes (by canoe and portaging) to many of the MN/Canada Border Lakes. Also many nice tent camping grounds within a few miles of the Gunflint Trail.
Can I digress with a quick tale? A five mile paddle up
Clearwater Lake will take you to the steep portage that leads to Mountain Lake (the Canadian Border line runs E/W through the middle of the lake). We were dressed in our usual khaki/green camping clothes. When we put in at Mountain Lake, most of the people that were fishing on the American side--suddenly started paddling to the Canadian side. Apparently fishing the American side for the better fishing. They thought we were wilderness Park Rangers I am guessing.
Well I got a good laugh out of it
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Motorcycle campers and the RT
Speaking of Las Cruces One time I left Clayton New Mexico and drove to Springer that's 89 miles with nothing in between my gold wing would never make it the wife tells me the spider can do about 200 without a trailer
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Pulled a Bunkhouse with my Harley Ultra and itpulled just fine. I would think even easier with an RT.
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Originally Posted by UtahPete
enough said. Yes, I tow a camper and no I don't knowingly exceed the specs.
That took you 2 and a 1/2 years to reply.
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Originally Posted by CopperSpyder
That took you 2 and a 1/2 years to reply.
I had to think on it a bit...
2014 RTL Platinum
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Bob, moving companies should have drive up scales... Check with DMV. Check with transportation company...
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Am guilty of not looking at dates....
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CLC Trailer
20190708_BikeTrailer.jpg
I have built one of the CLC camper. It was a lot of fun and a lot of work.
I added brakes to the trailer. and working on getting it all integrated with the bike, so no road test information yet.
Weight for camper and trailer is just less than 400lbs, have kept tongue weight under 40lbs,
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Currently pulling a Roll-a-Home with my 2017 RTS. Over 20,000 miles on the Spyder. Most of it with the trailer. This is my 3rd camper with a total of over 80,000 miles. Just be aware of the need to stop.
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Originally Posted by furface90
20190708_BikeTrailer.jpg
I have built one of the CLC camper. It was a lot of fun and a lot of work.
I added brakes to the trailer. and working on getting it all integrated with the bike, so no road test information yet.
Weight for camper and trailer is just less than 400lbs, have kept tongue weight under 40lbs,
How did you get the weight so low? On their website they list the weight as 1250Lbs. Also what do you do for a dressing room?
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Originally Posted by Fatcycledaddy
I tow a bunkhouse with a 2014 RT 1330. I have towed all over from home in Michigan to and through Colorado, Utah, and Nova Scotia. I have a little over 18,000 miles in two riding seasons and over 10,000 was towing that trailer.
Glade to see your picture of the Bunkhouse with the front fly attaching in the middle. That is the same vintage as mine. That started in 1998. That's when they stared the added room. I pulled mine with an 85 Gold wing and it did fine but I never went over 65. Pulled great. Been pulling it with a 2009 Victory Vision since 2011. Just past 65 and it want's to fish tail. The two aero dynamics don't match. Going to start pulling with a 2013 RTL-SE5. Hope it pulls as good as yours, sound like. Got big plans in story with the 2013 RTL. It's been a great camper so far. Bought it in the Winter of 1997 at Detroit Auto Show. Picked it up at the plant in Deerfield IL in Spring of 1998. Got the extra Room in fall of 1998. Hope you are doing well.
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Originally Posted by wingit3611
Just past 65 and it want's to fish tail. The two aero dynamics don't match.
Fishtailing as speed increases is mostly cause by not enough tongue weight to trailer weight ratio. Not aero dynamics.
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Regards,
Don
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Originally Posted by SpyderAnn01
I'd be willing to bet that she would prefer reservations at a hotel over a trailer.
My Management much prefers a hotel.
2015 RTS SE6 Special Series Red/Black w/Magnesium front fenders(bought in Nov. 2018 w/9,400 miles)
Dynojet Power Commander V, Power Commander POD-300 Display, PCV Map Switch, Pedal Commander (WOW)
Passenger Arm Rests, Windshield Air Wing
Baja Ron's Sway Bar & Spring Adjusters
Air Scoops, LaMonster's Hiway Pegs
Magnetic Mirror Mounts, Air Innovations Seat Cushion
Red Chrome pin striping on Black hood
Federal Formoza AZ01 front tires (they're GREAT)
Kumho Ecsta AST KU25 All-Season Tire - 225/50R15 91H
LED bars above radiator inlets
LED brake/running/turn signals on license plate frame
Tag-Along trailer
LED headlights LED fog lights (WOW)
2" x 2" Road Lights inside front fenders
7' x 10' Cargo trailer
Garmin 396 LM GPS
RLS Cat-delete resonator with China Akropovic muffler
New Banshee AGM
M3 TPMS on front tires
Remote Control for Heated Jacket and Heated Riding Pants
Analog Clock and Analog Volt Meter
Loose Nut Behind Handlebars
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Originally Posted by IdahoMtnSpyder
I've pulled my 'tent on a trailer' several thousand miles. It weighs on the order of 400 to 450 lbs. As others have said, stopping is primary concern. I can tell when it's attached when it comes to stopping. What others haven't mentioned, and it's a big difference from your 1800, is power at interstate speeds. At 70+ pulling 400# you will not have the reserve torque to pass a semi like you had with the 1800. Gas mileage will take a hit, especially if the trailer isn't aerodynamic. If you're thinking about pulling 500# plus, and you get into a headwind going uphill, and want to travel 70+, you very well may get frustrated. Plan to do a lot of driving in 5th gear, and maybe even 4th. Cruising on the level with no headwind you'll do fine in 6th.
If I was going to pull a trailer heavier than the one we have I would definitely have the ECU Flashed, air box opened up, Exhaust modified for the extra power.
2015 RTS SE6 Special Series Red/Black w/Magnesium front fenders(bought in Nov. 2018 w/9,400 miles)
Dynojet Power Commander V, Power Commander POD-300 Display, PCV Map Switch, Pedal Commander (WOW)
Passenger Arm Rests, Windshield Air Wing
Baja Ron's Sway Bar & Spring Adjusters
Air Scoops, LaMonster's Hiway Pegs
Magnetic Mirror Mounts, Air Innovations Seat Cushion
Red Chrome pin striping on Black hood
Federal Formoza AZ01 front tires (they're GREAT)
Kumho Ecsta AST KU25 All-Season Tire - 225/50R15 91H
LED bars above radiator inlets
LED brake/running/turn signals on license plate frame
Tag-Along trailer
LED headlights LED fog lights (WOW)
2" x 2" Road Lights inside front fenders
7' x 10' Cargo trailer
Garmin 396 LM GPS
RLS Cat-delete resonator with China Akropovic muffler
New Banshee AGM
M3 TPMS on front tires
Remote Control for Heated Jacket and Heated Riding Pants
Analog Clock and Analog Volt Meter
Loose Nut Behind Handlebars
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Not sure where you were looking, the website lists the CLC camper at 250lbs fully loaded, that is with camping gear and such. Just the camper weighs in at less than 200lbs.
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