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Way to go! Keep on keeping on. I like your Spirit and Attitude.
Jack
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Aluma XL
Originally Posted by jaherbst
Way to go! Keep on keeping on. I like your Spirit and Attitude.
Jack
Well Jack, how does that old saying go? Live free or die.
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Glad you haven't let your kidney issue keep you from rolling.
I also have an Aluma XL trailer - I bought a used from a Harley rider who'd put over 11k miles on it, still looks and rolls like a dream. I love the lighting. I used the Big Bike Parts wiring harness since it supports 5-wire connectors, which is what the Aluma needed. Like you, I barely notice that it's following me.
2020- RT Limited
Chalk White, Can-Am rear passenger armrests, Comfort Seat, Grip puppies, RAM Cup Holders, Providence RAM Mount
FOBO2 TPMS
Aluma MCTXL trailer
BRP hitch
Big Bike Parts wiring harness
Permanent Smile!!!
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Aluma XL
Originally Posted by OverHillAndDale
Glad you haven't let your kidney issue keep you from rolling.
I also have an Aluma XL trailer - I bought a used from a Harley rider who'd put over 11k miles on it, still looks and rolls like a dream. I love the lighting. I used the Big Bike Parts wiring harness since it supports 5-wire connectors, which is what the Aluma needed. Like you, I barely notice that it's following me.
My Aluma has a four pin plug. Being stupis I had the BRP harness installed. It blew out half way through my trip. I just ordered from Big Bike Parts. Live and learn.
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That's awesome!
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Great trailer. When I retired in 07, I toured the U.S., all the lower 48 solo, on a Goldwing with the Aluma trailer. Good cost and dependable. Sold for a good price when I traded for a Honda ST1300. and did a another tour. When I bought my 2011 Rt I found a new BRP 622 at a decent price and did another solo tour. Longest trip on each around 8000 miles. The Aluma, while not as pretty, it performed just as well. I could attach larger objects such as tent to the XL. My 622 has held up and I recently bought a F3T and put a hitch on to tow my 622, 3rd Spyder for this trailer. I am 74 now so my needs for long trips have increased so the need for a support trailer.
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2020- RT Limited
Chalk White, Can-Am rear passenger armrests, Comfort Seat, Grip puppies, RAM Cup Holders, Providence RAM Mount
FOBO2 TPMS
Aluma MCTXL trailer
BRP hitch
Big Bike Parts wiring harness
Permanent Smile!!!
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Dumb question...
...but I have to ask...
Does the Aluma XL have enough space to accommodate a set of golf clubs?
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Certainly - you could actually fit 2 sets of clubs, golf shoes - even some tacky golfing pants and a case of water. The trailer weighs about 225 (if I remember properly ), so you just need to keep cargo down to 175 or less.
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2020- RT Limited
Chalk White, Can-Am rear passenger armrests, Comfort Seat, Grip puppies, RAM Cup Holders, Providence RAM Mount
FOBO2 TPMS
Aluma MCTXL trailer
BRP hitch
Big Bike Parts wiring harness
Permanent Smile!!!
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Good luck and enjoy the ride
cruzr joe
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how much weight can it hold when you put stuff on top?
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"Do. Or do not. There is no try" - Yoda
That's great that you've found a way to keep on going!
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I have the Aluma XL trailer but when I attach it to my 2014 RT the front of the trailer is raised so the trailer is not level. How did you get yours level?
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I'm considering this trailer to carry my mobility scooter, but need to know if it is compatible with the BRP hitch and wiring harness.
I notice it has significantly more ground clearance and seems to sit higher than the BRP Freedom Trailer. Does it need any modification for height of the hitch or wiring socket compatibility, etc.? Also, some assembly is required on a new trailer. My disability will make that difficult, although I can probably get some help. I like the price, but if I have to do much assembly and modification, the higher price of the BRP trailer might be worth it since I have very little mechanical ability and the Freedom Trailer is just plug and play. All thoughts are welcome.
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I haven't made any mods to my trailer except mounting a spare tire, and it sits pretty close to level for me. I use the BRP trailer hitch with no issues. The trailer box is about 26" wide (inside) by 21" high - make sure your scooter fits before you buy. I bought mine used so I'm unaware of what assembly was required after purchase. If you buy from a dealer I'm sure they'll do that for you. If not, there are a number of motorcycle trailers that look identical to the Aluma brand, and perhaps they come completely assembled.
I use the Big Bike Parts trailer harness so I don't know about the BRP harness. The BRP harness works perfectly for me. You can buy 4-pin to 5-pin converters and they work perfectly, except I believe that your brake light and turn signal will both blink when both are on. Here's a link.
https://www.etrailer.com/Wiring/Hopkins/47515.html
I'd give Aluma a call directly - I talked to them at some length about the trailer wiring and they were friendly and knowledgeable.
2020- RT Limited
Chalk White, Can-Am rear passenger armrests, Comfort Seat, Grip puppies, RAM Cup Holders, Providence RAM Mount
FOBO2 TPMS
Aluma MCTXL trailer
BRP hitch
Big Bike Parts wiring harness
Permanent Smile!!!
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Thank you. Great information.
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One more thought...
One more thought on pulling any motorcycle trailer that has a front tray for carrying coolers.
I once loaded a large cooler full of ice and water on the tray in the front of my trailer. Knowing that most trailer weight should be in front of the wheels (60/40), I loaded two suitcases in the front of the trailer. Going around the twisties the trailer wanted to push the back end of the byke making handling a little uncertain.
Coming home I left the heavy cooler on the tray as before and loaded the suitcases behind the wheels. Much better balanced, I couldn't tell the trailer was there. I had discounted the effect that the cooler had on the overall balance.
2020- RT Limited
Chalk White, Can-Am rear passenger armrests, Comfort Seat, Grip puppies, RAM Cup Holders, Providence RAM Mount
FOBO2 TPMS
Aluma MCTXL trailer
BRP hitch
Big Bike Parts wiring harness
Permanent Smile!!!
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As a veteran of the kidney failure, dialysis war, im glad you are keeping active. I was on peritoneal dialysis for 6 years (which Im guessing is what you are doing) and hemodialysis for 2 years, it can be tiring to do what you want. Keep up the good work.
Originally Posted by JayD
After a lot of research I finally decided to the Aluma XL Trailer. Good locking system, weatherproof and looks great. This trailer enables me to get back on the road after kidney failure. I am able to carry eight days worth of dialysis solution and equipment. Trailer tracked great and never really noticed it was back there. MPG went down as expected (27 mpg) with two hundred fifty pounds of solution and equipment. MPG woug go up 2 1/2 to 3 mpg per day as I to of 45 pounds of solution every night. I am not letting a small handicap keep me off of the road. Plan on running the Blue Ridge Parkway next month. The reason that I posted this to show others out there with health issues that it is still possible to enjoy the road.
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Air adjustment
Maybe you could adjust the air suspension on the rear end of the bike to make things level?
Just a thought.
Originally Posted by RoseLadyBiker
I have the Aluma XL trailer but when I attach it to my 2014 RT the front of the trailer is raised so the trailer is not level. How did you get yours level?
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Originally Posted by Don in E Texas
Maybe you could adjust the air suspension on the rear end of the bike to make things level?
Just a thought.
I'll try that and see if it helps. Thank you for the suggestion.
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Adding air to the suspension will just make it firmer, the hitch is mounted on the swingarm.
john
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