Hitch Mounted Platform

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Ok, I have been looking all morning for the sponsor that makes the platform that attaches to the trailer hitch on an RT. This allows one to carry additional luggage without actually using a trailer. Any help finding this would be greatly appreciated.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Ok, I have been looking all morning for the sponsor that makes the platform that attaches to the trailer hitch on an RT. This allows one to carry additional luggage without actually using a trailer. Any help finding this would be greatly appreciated.

This one? http://www.sealcreativeconcepts.com/seal-products/seal-tote-rack/

 

[mastertek2000]

you need to make one of these

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?40639-SPYDER-REAR-TRUNK

 

[bmwlarry]

I use the Pakit Rac.

 

[TonyMac]

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That is a very cool solution. Does it have additional heat shielding from the exhaust pipe? The other solution mentioned that heat from the exhaust can cook stuff quite a way back from it. Also, what would that solution cost? How much weight can you get in it? Off to the Googles to look it up.

I haven't come up with a good reason to get a hitch and full trailer, but I could justify getting a hitch and this solution for weekend trips. I was pretty disappointed when the 2014 RT-S frunk, trunk and panniers turned out to be small. I can only get one full face helmet in the frunk.

 

[mastertek2000]

Can't help notice that your plate is covered that will surely get you a ticket also what the the cubic ft of that item

 

[ulflyer]

Ok, I have been looking all morning for the sponsor that makes the platform that attaches to the trailer hitch on an RT. This allows one to carry additional luggage without actually using a trailer. Any help finding this would be greatly appreciated.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Can-Am-Spyd...Parts_Accessories&hash=item54074c6046&vxp=mtr

Go to this site and email them; they're located in Greenville NC; and ask if they still offer the rack that fits on their trailer hitch. If you follow the above auction you might get the hitch for much less than full price. Heres what I did with mine; I put a strong plastic box from Walmart on for when I wanted to use it on a trip.

I haven't figured out how to attach a cheap light for the lic tag in case I ride with it at night. Once I get to Springfield, i'll remove the box and reattach the tags to the bike. Most likely I won't be running at night unless its early morning departures.

Have mounted a battery operated LED on lower part of box to shine up on the tag. That should prevent any unwanted stops by LEO's.

Here's some heat wrap I put on the right front and side to prevent exhaust problems:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PRO-Grade-R...SULATION-/131077021729?_trksid=p2054897.l4275

 

[jcgirouard]

For long weeks end

 

[NorthStar]

Rivco

Ok, I have been looking all morning for the sponsor that makes the platform that attaches to the trailer hitch on an RT. This allows one to carry additional luggage without actually using a trailer. Any help finding this would be greatly appreciated.

Site sponsor Rivco makes two quick release trailer hitch racks that are ideal for carrying additional luggage. The rack mounting plate is placed beneath your hitch ball and the rack slides into the receiver in seconds. I have used both Rivco racks in the past and can attest to their functionality and durability.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Site sponsor Rivco makes two quick release trailer hitch racks that are ideal for carrying additional luggage. The rack mounting plate is placed beneath your hitch ball and the rack slides into the receiver in seconds. I have used both Rivco racks in the past and can attest to their functionality and durability.

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Good idea but I doubt it would work on the Spyder as intended. Both the BRP and after market hitches have a ball mounting plate that is probably too wide for this bracket. You could use it if you're willing to remove the ball to install this anytime you want to use it. That wouldn't be too much of a hassle since it only takes about a minute or two to remove and reinstall the ball, and you wouldn't use this and the trailer at the same time.

 

[rpatsh]

Good idea but I doubt it would work on the Spyder as intended. Both the BRP and after market hitches have a ball mounting plate that is probably too wide for this bracket. You could use it if you're willing to remove the ball to install this anytime you want to use it. That wouldn't be too much of a hassle since it only takes about a minute or two to remove and reinstall the ball, and you wouldn't use this and the trailer at the same time.

If you look at the picture on the left you can see that the ball hitch is in place. this item works great.

 

[Chupaca]

There you go...!!

Now you have a lot to choose from. Depending on how much your going to carry (check weight restrictions) you should be able to get what you need. That Rivco one looks like a nice set up...good luck..!! :thumbup:hyea:

 

[NorthStar]

If you look at the picture on the left you can see that the ball hitch is in place. this item works great.

Correct, I have used both racks at one time or another on my Spyder BRP hitch as well as a Denray Hitch I had on my RS Venture and Goldwing GL1800. Remove the hitch ball, mount the plate, re-install the ball and it remains on the bike and does not interfere with attaching various trailers, including the RT622 trailer.

It is an option for when you don't want/need to tow a trailer, although it is recommended that you keep the load weight within reason.

Wish the OP good luck in finding what works for them.

 

[ulflyer]

This one worked on mine

http://www.ebay.com/itm/121220606016?item=121220606016&viewitem=&vxp=mtr

This is the one I ordered. It fits nicely on the Can Am hitch.
$74.95 Shipped.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Good idea but I doubt it would work on the Spyder as intended. Both the BRP and after market hitches have a ball mounting plate that is probably too wide for this bracket. You could use it if you're willing to remove the ball to install this anytime you want to use it. That wouldn't be too much of a hassle since it only takes about a minute or two to remove and reinstall the ball, and you wouldn't use this and the trailer at the same time.

If you look at the picture on the left you can see that the ball hitch is in place. this item works great.

Are we talking about the same bracket and rack? The one with the round tubes? The bracket with the round tubes would have to be mounted on the top side of the Spyder's ball mount with the tube receivers facing up, right? Are the tube receivers small enough to allow a trailer tongue to move over them, or do you have to put a spacer between the ball and and bracket to give clearance?

 

[NorthStar]

Are we talking about the same bracket and rack? The one with the round tubes? The bracket with the round tubes would have to be mounted on the top side of the Spyder's ball mount with the tube receivers facing up, right? Are the tube receivers small enough to allow a trailer tongue to move over them, or do you have to put a spacer between the ball and and bracket to give clearance?

If you look at the picture of the Rivco bracket in the picture above this would normally be the way it would face if you mounted it to the hitch bar and passed your hitch ball shaft through the bracket hole. Since I also pulled the RT622 trailer at various times, I found that the addition of the bracket added a few inches of height to the ball position when mounted. To counteract this I flipped the bracket over when I mounted the ball bringing the hitch ball pretty well back to its original height on the tow bar without the bracket. The trailer tongue is well above the rack tubes either way and did not require a spacer.

All that being said, the Ebay hitch mentioned in s recent post appears to be a great alternative at less than half the price. Nice to have options.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

If you look at the picture of the Rivco bracket in the picture above this would normally be the way it would face if you mounted it to the hitch bar and passed your hitch ball shaft through the bracket hole. Since I also pulled the RT622 trailer at various times, I found that the addition of the bracket added a few inches of height to the ball position when mounted. To counteract this I flipped the bracket over when I mounted the ball bringing the hitch ball pretty well back to its original height on the tow bar without the bracket. The trailer tongue is well above the rack tubes either way and did not require a spacer.

All that being said, the Ebay hitch mentioned in s recent post appears to be a great alternative at less than half the price. Nice to have options.

Thanks. I guess I need to go look and see just how much vertical space there is between the trailer tongue and ball mount surface. Obviously there's more than I was thinking there would be.

 

[NautiBrit]

Before considering the Rivco unit contact them as I recall from a previous post that they do not recommend their unit for use on the Spyder. Something about the weight being unsprung could cause the rack to fail.

 

[cabodan]

Hitch

Will this work on the BRP hitch

 

[Mr. Bill]

D.I.Y. Hitch Platform

I have just finished putting together a hitch rack for our trip to Spyderfest. Debbie says she needs more luggage space so I made the rack to fit a standard airline carry on size bag. The bag does not hide the plate. The wiring on the 2013 Rt. is a square 4 prong. I took two standard flat 4 prong plugs, cut them in half and modified them to fit the Spyder plug. After cutting the flat plugs just shrink wrap them together to form the square plug to fit the Spyder. I installed L.E.D. lights for turn, brake & signal. If you did not want lights you could skip the wiring of the rack. The plate that is bolted under the hitch ball is 3/16" stainless steel plate cut the shape of the back of the hitch, the square tubes welded to this plate are stainless as well. I did these pieces from stainless for the strength. The rack is made from 1 1/4" aluminum angle with aluminum mesh. The entire setup including stainless plate and aluminum rack weighs in at 6 lbs. With a maximum ball load of 40 lbs. that leaves Debbie plenty of room to load up a carry on bag, usually about 20 lbs. I drew up what I would like and I had a shop do the fabrication. Total cost including Fabrication shop, lights, paint for the stainless plates and all hardware about $150.00. A bit pricy but it is over built, it looks pretty good and best of all it makes Debbie happy. Happy wife happy life!

Only 8 more sleeps until we head off to our first Spyderfest. See everyone on April 29th.


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