spyder hitch and wiring with bushtec trailer

[Duke-Blue]

what is needed to pull a bushtec trailer with 2012 RTLtd with OEM hitch and 6pin plug? Sure it is here somewhere but can't find it. Thanks

 

[Bfromla]

So many threads on trailers I suggest a independent ground on what ever config you run.

 

[Markg]

Isolater

My understanding is that the Spyders are finicky about lighting. There may not be a trailer harness installed on your bike. If it is a BRP connection it is a 4 prong made for their trailer. I installed an isolator (Show Chrome Accessories 41-162 Trailer Wire Harness) on my 2015 RT-S to pull an Escapade trailer. Does great. Also have to buy the connection end to match your trailer.

 

[dswspyder]

I too have a Bushtec trailer. I used the CanAm hitch with Bushtecs pin and had Bushtec do the electrical wiring and harness on my Spyder.


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[OverHillAndDale]

One of our members, Ursamajor, used a Can-Am wiring harness for his Bushtek trailer, although it doesn't light all of the lights. Big Bike Parts sells an isolated wiring harness that has 4 lighting circuits plus ground, which I believe is all the Bushtek uses. You'll have to google to find the appropriate connectors.

 

[ridesilver2009]

Bushtec with Can Am Hitch and isolator

what is needed to pull a bushtec trailer with 2012 RTLtd with OEM hitch and 6pin plug? Sure it is here somewhere but can't find it. Thanks

I have pulled Bushtec Turbo II behind '09 GS, '12 RT-S, and now '15 RT-L with Can Am hitch and Bushtec pin with no trouble.
Wiring harness on GS is The Electrical Connection isolator relay, '12 Can Am wiring harness, and '15 with isolator relay.
Connected my 6 pin to the 4 wire isolator harness, a ground, and the 6 wire for the Bushtec interior light to a fused wire to battery.
Many miles of happy pulling the Bushtec. Happy Trails.