Trailer Flats - Have you had one or more?

[Jeriatric]

I'm kind of a tool box Charley and therefore am thinking about not hauling the spare to cut down weight. With all five tires being tubeless it kind of makes sense, I think. But before I leave it home for the first time it would help to know what others have experienced.



Jer

[SpyderAnn01]

I have Ride-on in my trailer tires and I do not carry a spare.

[Littlebadwolf]

Same as Ann.......

[Huntindawg1962]

If it was me, I could ride 100,000 miles with the spare along and never need it. As soon as I would leave the house without it, I would get a flat about 10 miles out (just so riding back on the flat would not be an option)

[can-am sam]

I have Ride-On in the RT-622 tires and also carry a spare tire&wheel. With this combination I hope I never have a flat on the road.

[Jeriatric]

I have Ride-On in the RT-622 tires and also carry a spare tire&wheel. With this combination I hope I never have a flat on the road.

You must have been an Eagle Scout

[SpyderFun]

I'm kind of a tool box Charley and therefore am thinking about not hauling the spare to cut down weight. With all five tires being tubeless it kind of makes sense, I think. But before I leave it home for the first time it would help to know what others have experienced.



Jer

Have you thought of carrying a tire repair kit with pneumatic pump? Its lighter than a spare tire and cheaper too. I think Lamont had a tire blow on his 622 due to a seized bearing. I have Ride-On in my bike but not trailer.....yet.

[stevedfive]

I have Ride-On in the RT tires and the 622 trailer tires, carry a spare, Slime w/compressor and AAA card. I should be covered.

[Jeriatric]

I have Ride-On in the RT-622 trailer tires, carry a spare, Slime w/compressor and AAA card. I should be covered.

[stevedfive]

OH! And a trunk monkey.

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[Autotechmark]

OH! And a trunk monkey.

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I love the trunk monkey. LOL

[Cal777]

I also carry a spare, have ride-on in all tires, have an air compressor and have not had any tire problems in 17,000 miles. I hope that I have not jinxed myself by being proud of being as prepared as possible.
Rudy

[Jeriatric]

I also carry a spare, have ride-on in all tires, have an air compressor and have not had any tire problems in 17,000 miles. I hope that I have not jinxed myself by being proud of being as prepared as possible.
Rudy

I hope not too

[stevedfive]

Oh , now we are all doomed!

[thehawk]

I carry plugs and a compressor.

Murphy's Law says that if you carry a spare for the trailer you'll have a flat on the Spyder ... and vice versa. And we all know Murphy was an optimist!!

thehawk

[Jeriatric]

I carry plugs and a compressor.

Murphy's Law says that if you carry a spare for the trail you'll have a flat on the Spyder ... and vice versa. And we all know Murphy was an optimist!!

thehawk

I know Murphy - just wish he didn't know me

[Luckyme]

Wally World carries a selection of Slime repair kits. Included is a pump, and sealant. From $20-$60 depending on pump sizes. I also carry a plug kit ($5.00 +/-) for a roadside repair. That will repair any tires on bike and trailer. Most local Wal Mart stores have these, as well as auto parts, and other retailers. A good investment if you have a little space to carry these.


http://www.walmart.com/search/search...h_constraint=0

[SpyderFun]

As an FYI....NEVER use the accessory plug in the rear trunk to power your air pump. It is not rated to handle the amperage your air pump uses...you will blow the fuse for the accessory plug.

[Cal777]

I have used the rear plug to run my compressor many times with no problem blowing the fuse.
Rudy

[SpyderFun]

I have used the rear plug to run my compressor many times with no problem blowing the fuse.
Rudy

Rudy, I think you have been lucky....so far. Most Air pumps are rated for more than 3-amps (see your compressor label). This means IF you need more than 3-amps the compressor WILL call for it and the accessory fuse WILL fail - as designed.



See your Owners Manual pg 49 for the following:

Using the 12 V Power Outlet
A 12 V power outlet is available on thevehicle. It is located in the top storagecompartment.

A 12-volt electric appliance may beconnected to the jack connector. Electric current is supplied all the time.
NOTICE
The 12-volt power outletis not designed to supply current ofmore than 3 amperes.
NOTE: Leaving an appliance con-nected while the engine is not runningwill gradually discharge the battery.

[TexasSpyder]

I've always used the Battery tender plug it's got a 10 amp fuse.

J. D.

[SpyderFun]

I've always used the Battery tender plug it's got a 10 amp fuse.

J. D.

I too use a battery tender. The "battery tenders", if installed correctly, are wired directly to the battery terminals which means the fail-safe is the "in-line fuse" installed in the tender to battery lead. This bypasses all the fuses the bike has. The in-line fuse should be rated less than the pump (this prevents the pump from being burned out due to excessive amps and associated heat) which saves the pump.

[texasride]

Wow from carrying a spare tire , to fuse and air pump amazing how quick a post can go south lol, I think a spre is good insurance that is why they put them in cars,ect oh well
Each to their own thoughts

[Desert Spyder]

Don't put Slime in the tires. It corrodes aluminum rims. I had RideOn in my RT but then it started balling up inside the tire and causing vibration issues. My mechanic got upset at me for using it too. Don't want to piss off your mechanic. No no no no no

[Jeriatric]

Wow from carrying a spare tire , to fuse and air pump amazing how quick a post can go south lol, I think a spre is good insurance that is why they put them in cars,ect oh well
Each to their own thoughts

"amazing how quick a post can go south" True.

But, sometimes if you just let the horse go, you discover new ground