I just purchased an Aluma MC trailer that I will pull behind my 2014 RT. The cargo area is totally naked, all aluminum. Any ideas how to secure the cargo inside?
I just purchased an Aluma MC trailer that I will pull behind my 2014 RT. The cargo area is totally naked, all aluminum. Any ideas how to secure the cargo inside?
I have an Aluma also, and the beauty of this trailer is it's versatility. Are you carrying a bag of clothes and a tent?
Or maybe it's a new rear tire and a box of tools. Try to make your items support each other. Also there are lots of different
kind of shower rods and cargo bars and such that can be used also. Juist a little imagination goes a long way.
I got 4 fruit boxes from Sam's Club. Cut them up so they make 4 short height partitions so the cargo doesn't slide around. Easily removable for bigger loads. Cost: $0
I don't want my cargo to bounce around when the trailer is not full, which will happen most of the time (for example, if I have only a couple of bags). Things inside the bags may brake.
I don't want my cargo to bounce around when the trailer is not full, which will happen most of the time (for example, if I have only a couple of bags). Things inside the bags may brake.
Bouncing is a function of the suspension. I don't know of a,way to fix that with any kind of restraint system unless you create one using ratchet straps and tie downs.
2017 F3T-SM6 Squared Away Mirror Wedgies & Alignment
2014 RTS-SM6 123,600 miles Sold 11/2017
2014 RTL-SE6 8,600 miles
2011 RTS-SM5 5,000 miles
2013 RTS-SM5 burned up with 13,200 miles in 13 weeks
2010 RTS-SM5 59,148 miles
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And while I haven't needed to do it in a trailer behind a motorcycle yet, I have used 'seat belt style cargo nets' in our off road/expedition trailers before... All they need is a fixed eye or seat belt anchor in the 4 corners, click the cargo net in, tighten the tension locks, & nothing's moving unless you want it to!
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 10-14-2019 at 11:40 PM.
I don't want my cargo to bounce around when the trailer is not full, which will happen most of the time (for example, if I have only a couple of bags). Things inside the bags may brake.
Cargo Net attached to the corners, need to add eyelets. Put the eggs and breakables in the trunk. Anything in the trailer will be shaken and stirred.
I don't want my cargo to bounce around when the trailer is not full, which will happen most of the time (for example, if I have only a couple of bags). Things inside the bags may brake.
Also keep in mind if it’s bouncing that bad to lower the tire pressure. Don’t need to run 30+ psi (just an example)
Cargo blanket over everything sounds like a good option. How about a weighted blanket for more pressure?
Over thinking it a little bit. Just proper planning of placement in the trailer, right amount of air pressure in the tires, and some cheap egg crate foam if you find it necessary to ease your mind on those objects and haul ace down the road