Blackie312001
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Just picked up a new Freedom Trailer !! $2300 ... now should I get a BRP Hitch n wiring or a knock off ? Give me ur thoughts please !!
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Knock off or BRP hitch ?
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Bob Denman
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:congrats: on the new addition! :clap: :2thumbs:
Do yourself a favor, and get the hitch that was designed for the bike: BRP's!
Ir's a little bit more money, but a whole lot more hitch. nojoke
:nopic: of the trailer?
Do yourself a favor, and get the hitch that was designed for the bike: BRP's!
Ir's a little bit more money, but a whole lot more hitch. nojoke
:nopic: of the trailer?
IdahoMtnSpyder
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There are almost as many threads here about hitches as oil and tires. Put hitch in the search box and read until your brain goes fuzzy!
hyea:Bob Denman
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I don't know if it's a big issue for you or not...
Bolting on the BRP hitch will maintain your vehicle's warranty.
(I don't know if that's a thinly-veiled threat or not... but it's worth considering!)
Bolting on the BRP hitch will maintain your vehicle's warranty.
(I don't know if that's a thinly-veiled threat or not... but it's worth considering!)
The Bee!!
Member
I too am wonder about the best hitch and wiring for a hitch. I have Bushtec trailer, from what i understand is that the BRP hitch doesn't do well with the different bushtec hitch. And what about the wiring? I also read that BPR wiring doesn't like the set up for bushtec? So looking for recommendations? And what is the difference between a hitch that goes through the axle or attaches to the frame?
Thanks
Teri
Thanks
Teri
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
BUSHTEC HITCH
IMHO ....The Bustec design is the best one out there, it is basically a stiff hitch that doesn't allow any slack between the Hitch and the trailer Tongue...... So there is never any snapping back and forth .... this is what causes excessive stress on all the drivetrain components..... In fact the last I heard Honda will VOID your warranty if you attach a Hitch to the drivetrain ...... I have made tow assemblies that use a " TIE-ROD " end from a trk steering rack for all my liteweight trailers ...... Mike :thumbup:
The Bee!!
Member
So, do i get the BRP hitch with the wiring and then get an adapter for the trailer?
I had the opportunity to see the show chrome hitch and the BRP hitch installed on 2 bikes sitting next to each other. I just liked the looks and substantial feel of the BRP hitch. I found one used on eBay and then went with the Show chrome wiring harness. While it could be a production issue or excessive wear, the installed show chrome hitch was showing some of those small rust spots at the welds. I'm sure there is no impact on its use but just didn't look as nice.
Bob Denman
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But if you have a drivetrain problem? :dontknow:
BRP will make you sweat...
How about an electrical problem from some improvised wiring?
Same thing!
How much is your "Peace of Mind" worth?
Blackie312001
Member
Would I need to take the back wheel off to install the BRO hitch ?
Bob Denman
New member
No. The hitch installation is done "through the existing bolt". :thumbup:
SpyderAnn01
Active member
No, the hitch has its own axle that goes through the Spyder axle. The BRP hitch goes on and off very easily. Sometimes you may have to coax it off with a rubber mallet but even that is easy.
IdahoMtnSpyder
Active member
If BRP can show the improvised wiring caused the failure, you are probably SOL. Same if they can show that a Show Chrome harness, hitch or otherwise, caused the failure.But if you have a drivetrain problem? :dontknow:
BRP will make you sweat...
How about an electrical problem from some improvised wiring?
Same thing!
How much is your "Peace of Mind" worth?
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
WARRANTIES AND BRP
So now that we have heard from the DOOM & GLOOM crowd ..... if anyone has made any purchases from any VENDOR other than BRP ..... according to the aforementioned folks ..... you all need to be shaking in your boots , that your WARRANTY is practically WORTHLESS :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: ...... Boy that bunch has sure made me feel GREAT :gaah::clap::clap::clap:.... What's really interesting is the Doom & Gloom crowd very often recommends things from the LaMonster garage ...........sort of hypocritical to me ......... Lamont just keep doing what you are doing, I have no BS warranty fears :thumbup:....................... rant over ....... Mike :bbq:
So now that we have heard from the DOOM & GLOOM crowd ..... if anyone has made any purchases from any VENDOR other than BRP ..... according to the aforementioned folks ..... you all need to be shaking in your boots , that your WARRANTY is practically WORTHLESS :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: ...... Boy that bunch has sure made me feel GREAT :gaah::clap::clap::clap:.... What's really interesting is the Doom & Gloom crowd very often recommends things from the LaMonster garage ...........sort of hypocritical to me ......... Lamont just keep doing what you are doing, I have no BS warranty fears :thumbup:....................... rant over ....... Mike :bbq:
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jaherbst
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Do yourself a large favor here and buy the BRP Hitch and wiring Harness. You will have far less headaches in the long run. Nothing quite like buying OEM. This site is filled with hitch and wiring problems from people trying after market cheap parts. Then when they install or use it they are asking everyone for help because it does not work properly or in several cases the hitch actually broke.
You get what you pay for. In most cases to get the after market parts to work properly you wind up spending the same as OEM parts plus the grief, frustration and possible divorce!
Jack
Blackie312001
Member
Ok .. Now after I purchase the BRP hitch and wiring harness ... I can install the hitch myself .. But what about the wiring module? Has anymore here installed it ? Is it difficult ? Is there a
how to link ?
Yours thoughts again please ....
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
OEM-PARTS
........... So Jack is Super Clamp .....OEM ????? :dontknow:....you seem to love that :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: .... Mike :bbq:
Do yourself a large favor here and buy the BRP Hitch and wiring Harness. You will have far less headaches in the long run. Nothing quite like buying OEM. This site is filled with hitch and wiring problems from people trying after market cheap parts. Then when they install or use it they are asking everyone for help because it does not work properly or in several cases the hitch actually broke.
You get what you pay for. In most cases to get the after market parts to work properly you wind up spending the same as OEM parts plus the grief, frustration and possible divorce!
Jack
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