To the OP - I see people pulling the Harbor Freight trailers behind bikes and cars all the time. I can afford to buy whatever I want but if I were like most people who would only use a trailer like that once or twice I wouldn't waste $3000 for something that's gonna sit in the garage for 300 plus days a year. If I get one it will be one like the ones posted with a spare tire and an eye on the amount of weight and it's intended use. That being said if I you plan on using it a lot I would spring for one of the plus or minus $1000 ones made in the US and with diamond plating.
I would rather pull a Harbour Freight trailer than something covered in diamond plate. Yuck!!!!!
If I was buying a trailer, I'd be looking for these features:
1. 12" wheels Preferably aluminum.
2. Independent twin torsion axle suspension
3. LED lighting
4. A nice, long trailer tongue, to make backing it up less difficult (It's actually NEVER easy! )
5. A trailer tongue stand for the unit
6. A flat bottom, with at least 16 cubic feet of capacity.
7. A rack up on the top of it, for additional places to carry stuff.
8. Color-matching would be nice...
Or am I completely out in Left Field, and it's raining on me?
Has anyone used the heavy duty Harbor Frieght trailer behind a Spyder? Could mount a couple car top cargo carriers for a fraction of the price of a RT 622. I like long trips and there just isn't enough cargo provisions.
Thoughts welcome
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Jeff
2012 RT Limited Lava Bronze (aka "The Bronze Beauty") Ultimate faux crocodile seat, backrest , and armrests in cognac-/black, Luggage nets, luggage, drink holders, top mirror, shorty antenna, SENA SMH10 headsets and SMR10 dongle, Garmin 665lm, Tri-pouch, Trunk mount flag poles, Custom Dynamics vent covers, Show Crome Luggage Rack, custom mud flap, Full Size Brake Pedal, Tricled mirror turn signals, LED strips on rear of front fenders, custom highway pegs, BakerBuilt Air Wings w/ Uppers
I was trying to be funny, don't get your panties in a twist please! I got my trailer as a leftover in 10 so I didn't pay full price either. I've put over 90,000 miles on it and I'm pretty sure I could sell it for a good price today.
I'll say it one more time, I was kidding!!! How could I be considered snobbish my trailer is black and my Spyder is white, one has black wheels and the other has chrome.
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2010 RT- 622
my trailer is black and my Spyder is white, one has black wheels and the other has chrome.
Up until you said that we couldn't ridden together, but now that I know the whole dark truth about you it's completely out of the question! I'll bet the leather in your riding gloves doesn't match the leather in your jacket!!!
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Aluma MCTXL trailer
BRP hitch
Big Bike Parts wiring harness
Permanent Smile!!!
I've seen Spyders towing logsplitters; anything is possible!
Rather than dive into the argument over aesthetics; I'll just say that I've never heard anybody complain about how their 622 or Freedom trailers towed.
I like my HF Tag-Along well enough to not spend ($$$$ how much??? $$$$) on something else. I saved enough money to go to the beach and have a nice time.
When I had a red Spyder it matched real nicely. Bought a newer Spyder and oh well, the trailer is staying red for now.
For the one or two times a year I use it on a trip plus the short shopping trips around town it serves me perfectly. If I was full time ryding my Spyder around the country I might want a matching trailer.
Whatever floats your boat or helps you make up for your insufficient body parts.
I would rather pull a Harbour Freight trailer than something covered in diamond plate. Yuck!!!!!
Mmm-mmm. If your going to pull a cheap Harbor Freight Trailer please park out back where the garden
tools are!
Jack
All my life I wanted to be somebody, now I realize I should have been more specific.
2019 Specialized E-Bike COMO 2.0
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland
2018 Tiffin Phaeton 37BH Motorhome
2015 BMW R1200R LC
2014 RTL SE6 Pearl White
2012 RT-622 trailer viper red
2014 Look 7x12 motorcycle trailer silver and black
2011 Polaris Ranger green
2013 GMC Yukon Denali XL silver oak
2016 Can Am Maverick
I have to agree with you but you will have to agree with Ann also that some "homemade" trailers are rather funky (not all, just a few).
Cruzr Joe
Some people have the skills & knowledge to keep a home made reasonable & legal for road use. Fyi nice but not a bike trailer
But with the tongue weight restrictions of a spyder it would be ez to exceed & not know it. Bike trailer: guy said was a HF build "with few additions". & Royal PITA to get registered & legal.
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T r * * LED:foam grip covers, Tricrings, FenderZ,
brake light strips, wide vue mirrors
Rivico SOMA modulation brake leds
sawblade mowhalk fender accents
minispyder dash toy
Lid lox
KradelLock
Pakitrack
GENSSI ELITE LED H4 headlights
FLO (Frunk Lid Organizer)
BRP fog lights, trailer hitch
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Jack,
Do you have anything constructive to add to this thread?
Lighten up a bit and relax. Go pack your wheel bearings or something and get a sense of Humor.
Life is short, enjoy it. Humor helps us get through the Day. Don't go serious on us or we will have to
change the secret handshake.
Jack
All my life I wanted to be somebody, now I realize I should have been more specific.
2019 Specialized E-Bike COMO 2.0
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland
2018 Tiffin Phaeton 37BH Motorhome
2015 BMW R1200R LC
2014 RTL SE6 Pearl White
2012 RT-622 trailer viper red
2014 Look 7x12 motorcycle trailer silver and black
2011 Polaris Ranger green
2013 GMC Yukon Denali XL silver oak
2016 Can Am Maverick
I was trying to be funny, don't get your panties in a twist please! I got my trailer as a leftover in 10 so I didn't pay full price either. I've put over 90,000 miles on it and I'm pretty sure I could sell it for a good price today.
I'll say it one more time, I was kidding!!! How could I be considered snobbish my trailer is black and my Spyder is white, one has black wheels and the other has chrome.
Before and after pictures of the trailer that I build. I now have a RT 662 trailer and like it a lot better.
ToM
Keep it simple
Life is good
.
Tom,
I liked the before picture.
2020 Chalk, RT Limited, Dark and matching RT622 trailer and BRP hitch. BRP Drivers Backrest, Auxiliary Light, Garmin Zumo XT, GPS Support, RT Rear Panel and Travel Cover. Spyderpops LEDs on fenders, mirrors, saddlebags, top case and RT rear panel. Spyderpops Rock Guard. BajaRon Swaybar, Wolo Bad Boy horn, Freedom Windshield, Elka Shocks.
Some people have the skills & knowledge to keep a home made reasonable & legal for road use. Fyi nice but not a bike trailer
But with the tongue weight restrictions of a spyder it would be ez to exceed & not know it. Bike trailer: guy said was a HF build "with few additions". & Royal PITA to get registered & legal.
I hope someone can turn the picture right side up.
2020 Chalk, RT Limited, Dark and matching RT622 trailer and BRP hitch. BRP Drivers Backrest, Auxiliary Light, Garmin Zumo XT, GPS Support, RT Rear Panel and Travel Cover. Spyderpops LEDs on fenders, mirrors, saddlebags, top case and RT rear panel. Spyderpops Rock Guard. BajaRon Swaybar, Wolo Bad Boy horn, Freedom Windshield, Elka Shocks.
I knew that you were going to get flamed for that (UPPITY) comment, , but I have to agree with you in that I have seen some "homemade Trailers" and wondered what they were thinking of when they made them (not necessarily referring to the harbor freight trailer).
Cruzr Joe
Originally Posted by Cruzr Joe
I have to agree with you but you will have to agree with Ann also that some "homemade" trailers are rather funky (not all, just a few).
Cruzr Joe
Originally Posted by Cruzr Joe
I have seen some that looked decent, but i will caution you to, repack the bearings, upgrade the tires to 12" tires and rewire the lights on a Harbor Freight Trailer for safety also check the safety chains for defects.
Cruzr Joe
Originally Posted by Cruzr Joe
His Humor, you have to know Jack to appreciate his outlook.
Cruzr Joe
Originally Posted by Cruzr Joe
That was an ugly trailer.
Cruzr Joe
Always the diplomat, Joe.
2020 Chalk, RT Limited, Dark and matching RT622 trailer and BRP hitch. BRP Drivers Backrest, Auxiliary Light, Garmin Zumo XT, GPS Support, RT Rear Panel and Travel Cover. Spyderpops LEDs on fenders, mirrors, saddlebags, top case and RT rear panel. Spyderpops Rock Guard. BajaRon Swaybar, Wolo Bad Boy horn, Freedom Windshield, Elka Shocks.
Originally Posted by hdlongrod
To the OP - I see people pulling the Harbor Freight trailers behind bikes and cars all the time. I can afford to buy whatever I want but if I were like most people who would only use a trailer like that once or twice I wouldn't waste $3000 for something that's gonna sit in the garage for 300 plus days a year. If I get one it will be one like the ones posted with a spare tire and an eye on the amount of weight and it's intended use. That being said if I you plan on using it a lot I would spring for one of the plus or minus $1000 ones made in the US and with diamond plating.
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