Additional Cargo Capacity

[CurtG]

I'm currently looking into gaining some addition carrying capacity on my 2012RT-S. Would like opinions on some options I've come up with.

1) A trailer - even looking at some of the smaller aluminum units (1500 range) by the time you add the hitch etc this is decidedly the high priced spread.

2) Luggage rack - who's? I'd likely need to change to a lighter tent and bed roll (tent recommendations anyone?)

3) If I where to go with #2 when I'm out solo does anyone know of a duffel or the like that's maybe made to fit and secure in the passenger seat. I'd kinda like something purpose built that doesn't require a kludge of straps and bungees to secure it to the trike.

TIA

 

[Bob Denman]

Check out shat BMWLarry came up to fit on the BRP hitch... :thumbup:
Diamond-R makes a nice rack for the top trunk too!

 

[NancysToy]

As far as duffles go, we like the Helen2Wheels Clothes Bag and the Seal-Line bags. Ortlieb make a good one, too. All are 100% waterproof. The Helen2Wheels bag also has vi-vis reflective straps that let you put your cargo straps through them so nothing can fall off. The black bag in these pics is the Helen2Wheels bag, and the yellow is a Seal-Line.

 

[Oldmanzues]

I have a Tourmaster bag, that I just sit on the seat and use two ROK Straps through the hand holds. I think they came from Aeorstitch. They have a loop on each on each end and stretch part with a "hook" in the middle. I have a different rack, but like the Diamond R one.

 

[liketoride2]

Regarding tents I can recommend the Eureka Backcountry 1 or 2, the 1 obviously being for one person and not having much extra space beyond the person and sleeping bag inside. The 2 is large enough for two but if used for a single person it would have more extra space and possibly be more practical.

These are both light, pack very small, are reasonably priced (the 1 is $200 msrp but can easily be found heavily discounted), and very quick and easy to set up. With small packed size being greatly important I used a Backcountry 1 for my around the world ride in 2005 and it served me very well. Nothing broke, it was adequately ventilated, and comfortable.

Mike
Idaho
www.rtwrider.net

 

[bmwlarry]

here ya go

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=55904&d=1350754180

 

[daveinva]

Here's a thread on that PakitRak: http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?44612-Pakit-Rak

 

[daveinva]

Oh, and check here for a nice top rack for the RT: http://spyderrt.info/1_2_Products.html

 

[bluestratos]

I have the Can-Am 622 trailer which is of course the utlimate but I also have a luggage rack and I don't carry a passanger so I have the back seat available. I put the large Iron Rider luggage bag on my back seat strapped to the passanger handles, it holds alot and acts as a back rest if you don't have one. I also have another Iron Rider which is the next size down that straps onto top of the main bag. I have a nice hard luggage overnighter with wheels that I strap on the luggage rack when I need more yet. I am not a big fan of the extended platform off of the hitch, it looks clumsy and it gets filthy espescially if you drive on damp or wet roads.

Regards,

Randy