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    Default Which hitch for the F3

    Just been looking at the can am spyder accessories hitch for the f3 but am not convinced that it's up to the job on those four wee bolts.

    Which hitch do you use on your F3 (not F3 T) as I have the tubular swingarm.

    Cheers peeps.

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    We use frame mounted Classic Industries towbar made in Yandina Queensland Oz

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    Quote Originally Posted by loisk View Post
    We use frame mounted Classic Industries towbar made in Yandina Queensland Oz
    Got any pics?

    How does it affix to the swing arm?

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    It is not a swing mounted towbar- we cannot buy brp trailers in Australia.

    It is frame mounted.

    Many debates on the various pros and cons, but we have towed with all our spyders with this frame mounted bar very happily and safely, without shaking our trailers to bits on our roads.

    Here is a pic of the f3 bar, it mounts under the seat...

    Maybe some local info on uk spyder facebook sites re brp or alternatives, or contact OHG in England somewhere?

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    That looks good, do you know if it will fit with the Shad pannier rails installed, also do you have any pictures of it on the bike.

    Cheers

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    Last edited by malibu_dan; 06-13-2018 at 04:23 PM.

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    Nice hitch from traileretc- and less dollars than the Australian option. And looks like wiring bit is also available too.

    Yes black pig, I have the shad bags on too. No issues. Will find some pics. But if swing arm mount is OK by you, the traileretc option is worth a look?

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    Some pics, may be helpful

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    Quote Originally Posted by loisk View Post
    Nice hitch from traileretc- and less dollars than the Australian option. And looks like wiring bit is also available too.

    Yes black pig, I have the shad bags on too. No issues. Will find some pics. But if swing arm mount is OK by you, the traileretc option is worth a look?
    Yeah the Traileretc is the one I was looking at, though I may need to make my own wiring harness as we have separate (yellow) indicators over here, no big deal though

    @Malibu_Dan, thanks for the info and pictures. Pictures speak volumes, I am most definitely leaning towards this one.

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    Default Hitch for standard 2015 F3

    Somewhere I saw that the standard 2015 F3 model was not made to tow a trailer. Is this correct?

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    Is there anyone who makes a frame mounted hitch for the F3T and Limited.
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    Default install friday

    let you know later
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    When I bought my F3Ltd back in early '17, the Classic towbar was not available so the only choice was the 'official' BRP hitch (at an official BRP price). I was told that the warranty would be void if I fitted a third party hitch. Yes, it does shake the trailer (a small Classic) a bit but not as much as you'd expect.

    I check the trailer for physical damage every 1000Kms or so - all good so far.
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    Saw a hitch and plug and play wiring kit yesterday on canamspyderaccessories.com. Had a great installation video too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by grieppc View Post
    let you know later
    Did you get that hitch installed? Pics?
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    Yes if I can figure out how to move the photo I can post but the Website is canamspyderaccessories.com
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    Default web pics

    the website has pics for mounted and not mounted …… It shows it mounted with the two bolts on each side. I stood on it and gave it a couple of bounces it seems very sturdy unlike the one on my Goldwing I think they made that one with tinfoil and a few rubber bands haha...
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    I don't really like the looks of the Australian version but mine seems sturdy with the four bolt mount
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    good luck
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    wow that took 20 min to figure out
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    lets try again
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    nope try again
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