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RT-622 Net System Thoughts?
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revjvegas
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See comments in bold above...hope that helps.
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
1. What is optimal hitch weight, & how do you test it?
40 pounds is the maximum. You should not go less than 15 pounds. Optimal is usually considered to be 10%-20% of the loaded weight for any trailer. Better too much than too little...too little causes the trailer to sway. Way too little can cause it to sway uncontrollably. Test with a bathroom scale placed under the hitch...or use an "educated" arm to lift it.
2. What is advantage of "kick stand"--just so you don't have to lift trailer by tongue?
If the trailer is unhooked, it holds the trailer level for easier loading, and less chance of damaging the bottom if the little rubber bumper on the tongue comes off. Very convenient accessory. I agree that it should be standard equipment.
3. Are those BRP plastic cargo chocks any good--for $35 or whatever?
They can be handy. They stick to the carpet with velcro on the bottom. We use them to hold our cooler in place in the center of the trailer, over the axle. Not much use for anything else except maybe a spare tire, due to the large size.
4. Any tips for carrying gasoline inside the trailer--best container, source, etc. The tongue carrier looks efficient, but not sure I like the appearance.
I tried carrying Reda cans inside the trailer, using the cargo blocks. They move around too much and there is no good way to tie them down. In the end I put the two Reda cans in my left saddlebag and the luggage in the trailer. The flat Rotopax cans have a bracket that could be mounted inside the trailer, and might be a better choice with their compact shape and the attachment bracket. A Rotopax would mount in the center of the front compartment quite nicely, I think.
40 pounds is the maximum. You should not go less than 15 pounds. Optimal is usually considered to be 10%-20% of the loaded weight for any trailer. Better too much than too little...too little causes the trailer to sway. Way too little can cause it to sway uncontrollably. Test with a bathroom scale placed under the hitch...or use an "educated" arm to lift it.
2. What is advantage of "kick stand"--just so you don't have to lift trailer by tongue?
If the trailer is unhooked, it holds the trailer level for easier loading, and less chance of damaging the bottom if the little rubber bumper on the tongue comes off. Very convenient accessory. I agree that it should be standard equipment.
3. Are those BRP plastic cargo chocks any good--for $35 or whatever?
They can be handy. They stick to the carpet with velcro on the bottom. We use them to hold our cooler in place in the center of the trailer, over the axle. Not much use for anything else except maybe a spare tire, due to the large size.
4. Any tips for carrying gasoline inside the trailer--best container, source, etc. The tongue carrier looks efficient, but not sure I like the appearance.
I tried carrying Reda cans inside the trailer, using the cargo blocks. They move around too much and there is no good way to tie them down. In the end I put the two Reda cans in my left saddlebag and the luggage in the trailer. The flat Rotopax cans have a bracket that could be mounted inside the trailer, and might be a better choice with their compact shape and the attachment bracket. A Rotopax would mount in the center of the front compartment quite nicely, I think.
TicketBait
RT-S PE#0412
:agree: I have all of the accessories for the trailer with the exception of the interior light.
The tongue stand is a must. I also store my extra fuel (2 Reda Cans) in the rear of the trailer down low and use the velcro cargo chalks divider to keep in place. Really works. Only need 1 pair. When traveling I place my samsonite makeup case on top of the Reda , fits perfect. Can provide photo as long as you don't make fun of the case.
pps:The net system keeps stuff from moving around. You also learn to pack with more thought in where things are going to go, it helps to remember where you put what you packed.
TicketBait
RT-S PE#0412
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