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 Originally Posted by Just Paige
Hi all, I'm new so forgive me for hijacking this thread to ask a trailer question. I have a 2012 RT and am wondering how many of you with trailers use them frequently or only a few times a year? Is it worth purchasing one or can they be rented?
Thanks!
I only use ours maybe two or three times a year. Went with the harbor freight trailer.
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I use mine once or twice/year. If I'm going overnight with my wife I need. Will also need it when I go cross country after I retire in 4 years!
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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
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2014 Copper RTS
Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
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I use mine only when I travel with my wife. I want her to be comfortable so she doesn't have to pack light. I split the difference and bought a blemish version of the following on eBay for $1200. Decent looking but not crazy expensive.
http://theusatrailerstore.com/blackh...cycle-trailer/
Lucky
2015 RTS SE6
2008 Harley Ultra
1999 BMW R1200C
1986 Harley Electraglide
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Can you share the various components that you used to build your trailer?
Originally Posted by CMA/IBA_rider
Any motorcycle trailer will work. Or custom motorcycle trailer. I pull one that I made
Johnny
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2015 RT-S (SE6) Special Series
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Currently on sale for $379.99, spend another $100.00 or so changing out the lights to LED, some paint if you wish, etc. and you have a good cargo trailer.
http://www.harborfreight.com/600-lb-...ler-62644.html
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Current:
2016 Honda CTX700 DCT ABS (faring model)
Kip Moto SherpaX Cargo Trailer
Wife Has:
2014 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited
2016 Lees-ure Lite Camping Trailer
Previous:
2013 Can-Am Spyder RS SE5, zoom-zoom!
2011 Can-Am Spyder RT-S SE5, Foot Burner - Gasoline Boiling Stinker - Gas Tank Vacuum Puller
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ok got my hitch installed. bought a harbor freight trailer. installed a show chrome harness. my question is. i have 5 wires from the harness and have a 4 flat plug coming from trailer. so how do i connected them. i bought a four female but i dont have anywhere to plug in the brake lights. i was trying to see if i could get a 5 pole to 4 flat but i dont think taht would work either. so i know i can add addition light for brakes but was wondering if anyone hooked theirs up with everything working. i would appreciate any info
Lois
2015 Pearl White RT Limited
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Originally Posted by lois35
ok got my hitch installed. bought a harbor freight trailer. installed a show chrome harness. my question is. i have 5 wires from the harness and have a 4 flat plug coming from trailer. so how do i connected them. i bought a four female but i dont have anywhere to plug in the brake lights. i was trying to see if i could get a 5 pole to 4 flat but i dont think taht would work either. so i know i can add addition light for brakes but was wondering if anyone hooked theirs up with everything working. i would appreciate any info
Lois
You CANNOT just simply plug the 4 wire trailer harness into the 5 pole connector with any kind of adapter plug. You will need to get a 5 wire to 4 wire converter module and connect it to the output of the isolator in the harness you got from Show Chrome. They're available in many places such as auto parts stores or trailer supply stores. Connect a 4 wire flat plug to the output wires and you're all set.
2014 Copper RTS
Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
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Originally Posted by IdahoMtnSpyder
You CANNOT just simply plug the 4 wire trailer harness into the 5 pole connector with any kind of adapter plug. You will need to get a 5 wire to 4 wire converter module and connect it to the output of the isolator in the harness you got from Show Chrome. They're available in many places such as auto parts stores or trailer supply stores. Connect a 4 wire flat plug to the output wires and you're all set.
I think this is what you're looking for...
https://www.etrailer.com/Custom-Fit-.../56146KIT.html
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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i want to thank everyone for their help. went and got a converter module. installed it tonight and it works like a charm!! appreciate the help.
2015 Pearl White RT Limited
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Thanks for letting us know!
2014 Copper RTS
Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
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my camper works
Originally Posted by sjn7708
Can you use a trailer other than the Can-Am trailer on an RT 2015. I heard that using a trailer other than a Can-Am trailer interferes with the electronics somehow. I have been unable to find a used Can-Am trailer
I heard the same thing my bike was wired by the dealer I had to by the front wire harness from a freedom trailer to get the proper plug I then cut the harness to length and installed a plug to match my mini-mate camper so far so good
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Originally Posted by JayD
Don't use BRP wiring harness. Go to show chrome and get one. It goes straight to battery and bypasses the spyder electronics.
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+1 Amen!
If I can't fix it, I will fix it so no one can fix it.  Sypder Loco! 
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Originally Posted by Deer Slayer
+1 Amen!
I installed the show chrome trailer harness...works grt....its a parallel relay systems make sure u leave the fuse in a access area. ..i put mine under set
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Originally Posted by amelectricdavid
I installed the show chrome trailer harness...works grt....its a parallel relay systems make sure u leave the fuse in a access area. ..i put mine under set
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Its also 5 wire flat...u can bye a 4wire converter plug
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