Hitch And Harness Question

[Jolvyc]

I just ordered the hitch and wiring harness from Can Am accessories. I should be getting it by the end of this week. I will be picking up the Ion Cargo Trailer from Time Out trailers. We bought their Deluxe Camping Trailer but my husband tows that one with his Indian Roadmaster. My can am will be towing the Ion

Please keep me updated on how everything works out for you. I don't doubt that there were issues with some as BillyBovine has described. I know that Buckeye and Pegasus so far has no problems and that is encouraging, but both of their machines were made pre 2015. If I am reading correctly your Spyder is the same year as mine. I am also not sure if the computers from year to year are different and maybe more finicky from year to year.

 

[Copperman]

This is why I am torn between them doing it and maybe doing it myself.

The installation of the BRP hitch and module is very easy. It's all plug and play. If you've never removed the tupperware, it can be intimidating, But that's only because you've never done it. It really isn't all that difficult. Besides, it'll be a learning experience.

 

[trikermutha]

BRP will not warranty aftermarket hitches installed except the BRP hitch and comes with the module/harness

 

[pegasus1300]

This is why I am torn between them doing it and maybe doing it myself.

If you decide to do it yourself the only thing to be aware of is the plastic piece that wraps around the back of your RT trunk. There are two things
1) when you are taking it off be aware that there are 4 screws (2 each side) under saddlebag door. The front tab is difficult to remove and more then one has been broken. Just take your time and you will get it out ok. If they are already broken you know somebody has been in there before. Mine where,probably by the dealer but I can't prove it.

2) When putting it back together there is a little tab in the middle of that same piece that that has to be hooked under the other plastic or you will not get your trunk to latch.

There are some good videos on you tube,including one Pierre did on installing his own equipment. Watch as he both removes and installs that plastic piece as he gets it right both times.

He runs his wires down the rear of his bag to the hitch,I ran mine down the front as that was easier for me.

 

[Jolvyc]

If you decide to do it yourself the only thing to be aware of is the plastic piece that wraps around the back of your RT trunk. There are two things
1) when you are taking it off be aware that there are 4 screws (2 each side) under saddlebag door. The front tab is difficult to remove and more then one has been broken. Just take your time and you will get it out ok. If they are already broken you know somebody has been in there before. Mine where,probably by the dealer but I can't prove it.

2) When putting it back together there is a little tab in the middle of that same piece that that has to be hooked under the other plastic or you will not get your trunk to latch.

There are some good videos on you tube,including one Pierre did on installing his own equipment. Watch as he both removes and installs that plastic piece as he gets it right both times.

He runs his wires down the rear of his bag to the hitch,I ran mine down the front as that was easier for me.

Since I always like easy, what do you mean when you say you ran it down the front? Do you mean further under the passenger seat and out under the back trunk with the harness plug coming out centered with the hitch?

 

[shroth]

Thank you

After a whole lot of work, I remembered your post........& actually had another person with me.......so I tested the pin outs on the Spyder, the 4 pin flat, & then the 4 flat to 4 square Wesbar cable. YUP...YOU WERE RIGHT !!!!!! Green & brown were swapped. Saved me a trip to the trailer shop & just the day before my appointment.

Thanks for your help !!!

I purchased the hitch and the plug and play harness from Pierre last month and it was a complete dream to install. I did have his video on during the install and I paused it at every step. It did not take long at all and it was much easier than he makes it look.

My 622 is a 2014 and has the 4 pin square harness, the plug and play was 4 pin flat, Pierre suggested cutting a square apart and putting it back together, well that would be a nightmare.

A company called Wesbar makes a flat to square pigtail, their website can direct you to a dealer. It is a perfect fit, except the one I got had the green and brown wires switched, not a problem, I cut the cable and switched them, then heat shrieked them together again.

Now the trailer works behind other vehicles or my Spyder. :yes:

Joe

 

[Paul H]

2015 RT Limited hitch and plug and play wiring harness from Big Bike Parts

Has anyone purchased a hitch and plug and play wiring harness from canamspyderaccessories.com? I bought a harbor freight tag along trailer today for My 2015 RT limited. My dealer wants about 730 dollars to put on the oem hitch and harness. I watched a few videos from the above website and liked the fact that the hitch can be put on in about 5 minutes and the harness that is plug and play can be done with very minimal removal of panels. I know theirs is about 500 dollars which still saves me over 200 dollars. I saw others cheaper but wasn't sure if putting on their hitch was just as easy. I seen some wiring harness where you connect it to the battery directly but that looks like a few more panels to be removed.

I put a Big Bikes Parts Hitch $259 and Trailer Harness $79.95 on my 2015 RT Limited and it works great and is fairly simple to install. I use an American made trailer. The trick is to get the correct converter for about $30 that converts the bike from a Canadian 6 bulb system to your trailers 4 bulb system (American). You wire this on the end of the harness that goes to the trailer. Big Bikes Parts customer support with give you the brand name and model name of the converter which works great. Use the one they suggest as there are problems with other brands. Just an idea. Paul H

 

[ISPYD]

I put a Big Bikes Parts Hitch $259 and Trailer Harness $79.95 on my 2015 RT Limited and it works great and is fairly simple to install. I use an American made trailer. The trick is to get the correct converter for about $30 that converts the bike from a Canadian 6 bulb system to your trailers 4 bulb system (American). You wire this on the end of the harness that goes to the trailer. Big Bikes Parts customer support with give you the brand name and model name of the converter which works great. Use the one they suggest as there are problems with other brands. Just an idea. Paul H

Thank you so much