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Motorcycle campers and the RT

MUCH LIGHTER STUFF

OverHillAndDale said:
This is a kit from Chesepeake Wooden Boats - here's a link. They ship wood parts and instructions, you assemble. You also provide a trailer to put it on.

http://tinyhousetalk.com/gorgeous-teardrop-trailer-chesapeake-light-craft/

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..Google .... " Corfam " .... This product is incredible as far as being extremely strong, waterproof, and very, very lightweight. Plus it's very cost effect....... Mike :thumbup:
 
Campers and RT

We have a Aspen knock-off and completely loaded it weighs 420 lbs. I have not had any trouble stopping. I've logged over 40 thousand miles pulling it first with the 998 and now the 1300. My wife and I look like a couple gypsy's going down the highway. We do try very hard to stay off the interstates as I like to enjoy the ride and there is nothing to enjoy about the Freeways.
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I tow a bunkhouse with a 2014 RT 1330. I have towed all over from home in Michigan to and through Colorado, Utah, and Nova Scotia. I have a little over 18,000 miles in two riding seasons and over 10,000 was towing that trailer.
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We go to the beach, she tows the camper and I tow the Tag-Along. Works for us. We had a Combi-Camp, now have a Roll-A-Home camper, have yet to tow the new one with a Spyder. When we went to the beach this last year 45° and rain was predicted for half the time we were going to be there, and it did, so we took the cage. Still had a good time.

I will let others talk about weight and such. We were a bit heavy with the Combi-Camp but didn't actually weigh it until we sold it. :shocked:

Never ever believe the advertised weights of any RV trailer.

There is a great resource for general motorcycle camping over at http://www.motocampers.com/

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WA5VHU said:
We go to the beach, she tows the camper and I tow the Tag-Along. Works for us. We had a Combi-Camp, now have a Roll-A-Home camper, have yet to tow the new one with a Spyder. When we went to the beach this last year 45° and rain was predicted for half the time we were going to be there, and it did, so we took the cage. Still had a good time.

I will let others talk about weight and such. We were a bit heavy with the Combi-Camp but didn't actually weigh it until we sold it. :shocked:

Never ever believe the advertised weights of any RV trailer.

There is a great resource for general motorcycle camping over at http://www.motocampers.com/

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Did you go out to OK and pick it up? Took mine back for Billie to install LED lighting and battery in. Got to go pick it up here someday or the other. Aren't they the nicest people?
 
The Micro-Lite Trailer http://www.microlitetrailer.com/ plays very well with the Spyder. There is no setup time but like it or not, you will be photographed, a lot! :shocked: :D
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donmorris said:
Did you go out to OK and pick it up? Took mine back for Billie to install LED lighting and battery in. Got to go pick it up here someday or the other. Aren't they the nicest people?
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We bought ours used and took the cage from Baltimore up to New Hampshire to get it. Haven't been to see the folks in OK.
 
Just got back from a 4,500 mile trip pulling my RT622 trailer. It has a 150# maximum payload and I was at or near that. Like most have said, for the most part, Don't know it's there. When I notice it is when passing other vehicles. A little more power would be nice but the 1330 is adequate. Also notice the trailer when going down hill through twisties. This is not the time and place for the "need for speed". I can feel the trailer "pushing" the rear of the Spyder in corners if going a bit fast. I am hopeful this can be somewhat mitigated when I change out the rear tire and install an upgraded one (probably go with General Altimax). As with pulling any trailer, one needs to plan ahead for extra passing, stopping, and curve situations. Breaking in mid-curve because your going too fast when a trailer is pushing your rear end is not a good feeling. Much better to enter a little slow and accelerate through the curve pulling the trailer through.
 
WEIGHT & TRAILERS

canamjhb said:
Just got back from a 4,500 mile trip pulling my RT622 trailer. It has a 150# maximum payload and I was at or near that. Like most have said, for the most part, Don't know it's there. When I notice it is when passing other vehicles. A little more power would be nice but the 1330 is adequate. Also notice the trailer when going down hill through twisties. This is not the time and place for the "need for speed". I can feel the trailer "pushing" the rear of the Spyder in corners if going a bit fast. I am hopeful this can be somewhat mitigated when I change out the rear tire and install an upgraded one (probably go with General Altimax). As with pulling any trailer, one needs to plan ahead for extra passing, stopping, and curve situations. Breaking in mid-curve because your going too fast when a trailer is pushing your rear end is not a good feeling. Much better to enter a little slow and accelerate through the curve pulling the trailer through.
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:agree: and have always said the issue with Spyders and trailers .... is not the pulling ...it's the Weight of the trailer .....and Slowing or Stopping it .... if your trailer has Electric brakes, I think 500 - 525 would be safe ........ Mike :thumbup:
 
Weight and Trailers

I have pulled our trailer thousands on miles, this summer we did a 2,800 mile round trip to Glacier Park and I agree with Blueknight it's not the pulling but the stopping that maters if your in a pinch. Most of the time your aware and prepared for whats ahead of you on the road, but if the moment comes when the idiot pulls out in front of you just a little to close, you will have that extra edge on your side if you have electric brakes if your pulling something heavy.

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Great information for those who are able to "rough it" with trailer camping. I still prefer the hotel and restaurant thing. :yes:
 
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