Trailer for rt

[OverHillAndDale]

Any suggestions on cubic foot sizes or features?

Features - It should be able to hold stuff:roflblack:. Beyond that:

• LED lighting - not a requirement, but draws substantially less current than incandescent lights.
• A good seal - If you're buying use, run a hose over the top and make sure it's not letting in water. Also, does the rubber seal look like you could change it out?
• Torsion suspension - also not a firm requirement, but will allow the trailer to sit lower than a solid axle under the trailer.
• Convenience - can you reach inside all the areas of the trailer? You don't want things to be able to roll to places you can reach.
• Cooler tray? Nice to have.
• Cubic feet - not a good measurement since the shape is as important as the size. Bring your empty suitcases and cooler, see if they fit comfortably.

 

[Lucky]

Trailer

I would add;

Look at where the trailer body is relative to the axle. I bought a nice, dual door trailer. I have difficulty getting my load balanced to keep the hitch weight under 40 pounds. The trailer capacity is mathematically fine. Getting enough of the load behind the axle is a challenge. I have to use spring loaded curtain rods to keep the load at the wheels and back. This leaves over half the trailer empty. With about 10 pounds in the tounge mounted cooler, I'm still at 35 ponds of tounge weight. My perfect world would be a trailer that had zero tounge weight empty.

 

[pitzerwm]

I would add;

My perfect world would be a trailer that had zero tongue weight empty.

I paid attention to the tongue weight on my trailer to tow the bike, but didn't think much of it on the RT trailer. Thanks for pointing that out, you are right, a zero weight empty would give you more options. I just bought a Mission trailer, 3x4, lots of room, now I need to pay attention to the weight distr. The wheels are more back.

From the wizards, other than going against the recommendations, what are your risk and how absolute are they? I haven't towed many trailer miles, so I'm open for knowledge.

 

[Just Paige]

Hi all, I'm new so forgive me for hijacking this thread to ask a trailer question. I have a 2012 RT and am wondering how many of you with trailers use them frequently or only a few times a year? Is it worth purchasing one or can they be rented?
Thanks!

 

[pitzerwm]

If you go on overnight trips you would use it. I also take mine when I go to Costco. Getting one that is cheaper than the BRP one makes sense to me.

 

[GorillaSpyder]

Hi all, I'm new so forgive me for hijacking this thread to ask a trailer question. I have a 2012 RT and am wondering how many of you with trailers use them frequently or only a few times a year? Is it worth purchasing one or can they be rented?
Thanks!

I only use ours maybe two or three times a year. Went with the harbor freight trailer.

 

[OverHillAndDale]

I use mine once or twice/year. If I'm going overnight with my wife I need. Will also need it when I go cross country after I retire in 4 years!


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[IdahoMtnSpyder]

I'm a contrarian sometimes. Here's my approach to owning & using a trailer!

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?72427-My-versatile-trailer!&highlight=versatile

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...-versatile-trailer-again!&highlight=versatile

 

[Lucky]

I use mine only when I travel with my wife. I want her to be comfortable so she doesn't have to pack light. I split the difference and bought a blemish version of the following on eBay for $1200. Decent looking but not crazy expensive.

http://theusatrailerstore.com/blackhawk-motorcycle-trailer/

 

[Johnny_Swindle]

Can you share the various components that you used to build your trailer?

Any motorcycle trailer will work. Or custom motorcycle trailer. I pull one that I madeView attachment 135300

 

[WA5VHU]

Currently on sale for $379.99, spend another $100.00 or so changing out the lights to LED, some paint if you wish, etc. and you have a good cargo trailer.

http://www.harborfreight.com/600-lb...e-capacity-78-in-tag-along-trailer-62644.html

 

[lois35]

ok got my hitch installed. bought a harbor freight trailer. installed a show chrome harness. my question is. i have 5 wires from the harness and have a 4 flat plug coming from trailer. so how do i connected them. i bought a four female but i dont have anywhere to plug in the brake lights. i was trying to see if i could get a 5 pole to 4 flat but i dont think taht would work either. so i know i can add addition light for brakes but was wondering if anyone hooked theirs up with everything working. i would appreciate any info
Lois


2015 Pearl White RT Limited

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

ok got my hitch installed. bought a harbor freight trailer. installed a show chrome harness. my question is. i have 5 wires from the harness and have a 4 flat plug coming from trailer. so how do i connected them. i bought a four female but i dont have anywhere to plug in the brake lights. i was trying to see if i could get a 5 pole to 4 flat but i dont think taht would work either. so i know i can add addition light for brakes but was wondering if anyone hooked theirs up with everything working. i would appreciate any info
Lois

You CANNOT just simply plug the 4 wire trailer harness into the 5 pole connector with any kind of adapter plug. You will need to get a 5 wire to 4 wire converter module and connect it to the output of the isolator in the harness you got from Show Chrome. They're available in many places such as auto parts stores or trailer supply stores. Connect a 4 wire flat plug to the output wires and you're all set.

 

[OverHillAndDale]

You CANNOT just simply plug the 4 wire trailer harness into the 5 pole connector with any kind of adapter plug. You will need to get a 5 wire to 4 wire converter module and connect it to the output of the isolator in the harness you got from Show Chrome. They're available in many places such as auto parts stores or trailer supply stores. Connect a 4 wire flat plug to the output wires and you're all set.

:agree:

I think this is what you're looking for...
https://www.etrailer.com/Custom-Fit-Vehicle-Wiring/Curt/56146KIT.html

 

[lois35]

i want to thank everyone for their help. went and got a converter module. installed it tonight and it works like a charm!! appreciate the help.


2015 Pearl White RT Limited

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

:yes::yes::clap::clap::thumbup::thumbup:

Thanks for letting us know!

 

[harry1025]

my camper works

Can you use a trailer other than the Can-Am trailer on an RT 2015. I heard that using a trailer other than a Can-Am trailer interferes with the electronics somehow. I have been unable to find a used Can-Am trailer

I heard the same thing my bike was wired by the dealer I had to by the front wire harness from a freedom trailer to get the proper plug I then cut the harness to length and installed a plug to match my mini-mate camper so far so good

 

[Deer Slayer]

Don't use BRP wiring harness. Go to show chrome and get one. It goes straight to battery and bypasses the spyder electronics.

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+1 Amen!
:riding:

 

[amelectricdavid]

+1 Amen!
:riding:

I installed the show chrome trailer harness...works grt....its a parallel relay systems make sure u leave the fuse in a access area. ..i put mine under set

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[amelectricdavid]

I installed the show chrome trailer harness...works grt....its a parallel relay systems make sure u leave the fuse in a access area. ..i put mine under set

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Its also 5 wire flat...u can bye a 4wire converter plug

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