New RT and Old Trailer

[Roaddog2]

VSS does not recognize my trailer on my RS and has not been a problem for the last 30,000 miles. I'm pretty sure the RT will handle it much the same. May not be as good as it could be but should be fine.

:agree:no problems with mine:ani29:

 

[Spyder#353]

I am aware of the wording in the manual that Ken quoted. Keep in mind that BRP has similar cautions against all accessories not approved by them...which is any they didn't produce. That includes exhaust systems, air filters, knee pads, luggage, tires, etc. I personally would not fret, as long as your trailer meets the tongue weight and total weight restrictions stated by BRP in their specs. I think this is particularly true if you have the BRP hitch and wiring harness.

There is some question as to how the VSS will respond to another trailer. It is not known yet if the BRP trailer wiring somehow changes the VSS response, similar to what a passenger does. I myself doubt it, since the tongue weight is far less than the luggage capacity, which doesn't change the VSS. There is no real way to know for sure until there is a service manual and a wiring diagram...and even then we will not know what the program actually changes if the trailer wiring is routed through the VCM.

There are lots of unapproved trailers running around out there now on GS Spyders...and also Goldwings, Harleys, BMWs, and so on. I see no reason the RT will not be as adaptable. There will be a need for wiring considerations such as separate turn signals on the trailer, or a 3-2 wiring converter, and also a battery powered wiring isolator, but I think another brand of trailer is entirely feasible if set up right. Your warranty might be in jeopardy if the trailer or wiring causes a failure, though, unlike the BRP unit.

:agree:

All so, to add. The day I left for Gatlinburg. On my 08 Spyder with my new Bushtec trailer. On the road only 10 miles from home and it started to rain. No sprinkles. Hard rain. Road was the Florida turn pike is under construction. Water belt up fast. Before I knew anything, I was sitting sideways and I could reach out and touch my trailer on my left side.:yikes: Front wheels were still aiming in the direction of travel. I stopped breathing. I stepped on the brake and the VSS and ABS kicked in and the next thing I knew I was going straight again.:bowdown: Pulled over to collect my self. Wasn't stopped two minutes, when 4 cars hit the same water and the wrecking began.:yikes: I'm sure there won't be any trouble with your old trailer and the new RT. Love that VSS and ABS.:thumbup: That's my testimonial.nojoke

 

[NancysToy]

:agree:

All so, to add. The day I left for Gatlinburg. On my 08 Spyder with my new Bushtec trailer. On the road only 10 miles from home and it started to rain. No sprinkles. Hard rain. Road was the Florida turn pike is under construction. Water belt up fast. Before I knew anything, I was sitting sideways and I could reach out and touch my trailer on my left side.:yikes: Front wheels were still aiming in the direction of travel. I stopped breathing. I stepped on the brake and the VSS and ABS kicked in and the next thing I knew I was going straight again.:bowdown: Pulled over to collect my self. Wasn't stopped two minutes, when 4 cars hit the same water and the wrecking began.:yikes: I'm sure there won't be any trouble with your old trailer and the new RT. Love that VSS and ABS.:thumbup: That's my testimonial.nojoke

So you get the distinction of being the first to jackknife a Spyder-trailer rig. :firstplace: It is still the safest motorcycle on the road, I don't care what anyone says. Thanks for the commentary.