Trailering with cover?

[widowmaker2011]

Anyone attempted it? Shooting down to NC this week , both travel days look WET, my trailer has a great 30" frontal stone shield but the residual waterspray will make a mess of the RT by the time we get there. Just wondering if anyone had towed with the cover in place. :helpsmilie:

 

[ataDude]

Anyone attempted it? Shooting down to NC this week , both travel days look WET, my trailer has a great 30" frontal stone shield but the residual waterspray will make a mess of the RT by the time we get there. Just wondering if anyone had towed with the cover in place. :helpsmilie:

Don't... it doesn't take long for the cover to rub through paint once in the wind.

 

[dancogan]

Don't... it doesn't take long for the cover to rub through paint once in the wind.

:agree: Much better to have to wash off the crud of the highway than to find areas where the finish is just gone! Don't trailer with a cover.

 

[TicketBait]

:agree: Much better to have to wash off the crud of the highway than to find areas where the finish is just gone! Don't trailer with a cover.

:agree:the cover I got for it from BRP is only an indoor cover too.

 

[NancysToy]

:agree: 100%. It is difficult to clean, but much harder to repaint.

 

[burg650]

I agree with ataDude 1000%. My experiences is with my Suzuki Burgman 650 but to cut to the chase after trailing it to Florida from New Jersey with cover on it cost me over $800 to replace the affected body panels and yes it was cheaper than painting them all. When I went to BRP event in Chicago I drove through two major down pours and my trailer (a AST 3) did a great job to protect the spyder from much of the water off the raod so I all I did both time was to pull over at a rest area and with my towel damp I spend about 35 to 45 min drying it all off no problem and got a chance to give my body a break from the long drive in the process as well. I know many will have there own take on this but I know first hand what damage can happen with a cover in the wind and I believe this will happen no matter what brand or material the cover is, leave a bit early to give time to clean it off and lets face it why hide your maching show it off as well :2thumbs:

 

[canam9]

I agree with ataDude 1000% I know many will have there own take on this but I know first hand what damage can happen with a cover in the wind and I believe this will happen no matter what brand or material the cover is, leave a bit early to give time to clean it off and lets face it why hide your maching show it off as well :2thumbs:

:agree: I learned the hard way on my first boat long ago, never trailer with the cover on. burg650 is on to it gets you going to wipe it down after a long trip.:ani29:

 

[NancysToy]

:agree:the cover I got for it from BRP is only an indoor cover too.

?????? All the RT covers are outdoor covers. The one provided with the RTS is even named the Outdoor Cover.

 

[phillipbj]

?????? All the RT covers are outdoor covers. The one provided with the RTS is even named the Outdoor Cover.

Yep, that is what is written on mine. But it seems bulky and heavy.
Anyone use theirs? Put it on every night while traveling?
I’m off the trailering topic, sorry.

 

[Prense01]

Yep, that is what is written on mine. But it seems bulky and heavy.
Anyone use theirs? Put it on every night while traveling?
I’m off the trailering topic, sorry.

Yep, extensively. I can put it on in less than 120 seconds and can remove it even faster.

I would not recommend towing the bike with this cover on though.

Chris :spyder:

 

[TicketBait]

?????? All the RT covers are outdoor covers. The one provided with the RTS is even named the Outdoor Cover.

I interpeted the original post differently than everyone else.

Trailering with cover?

I thought widowmaker was gonna pull his RT 622 trailer with the cover on it to keep it clean

the cover for this is in or outdoors

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however this cover is offered by BRP and says it is designed for use when trailering (See below)

• Made of tough water repellant 300-denier polyester, that allows for breathability
• This 2-tone cover provides maximum vehicle protection while trailering or outdoor storage
• Includes integrated exhaust panel and protective flannel windshield liner
• Easy attach system secures cover in all trailering conditions

 

[widowmaker2011]

I interpeted the original post differently than everyone else.

I thought widowmaker was gonna pull his RT 622 trailer with the cover on it to keep it clean

the cover for this is in or outdoors

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however this cover is offered by BRP and says it is designed for use when trailering (See below)

• Made of tough water repellant 300-denier polyester, that allows for breathability
• This 2-tone cover provides maximum vehicle protection while trailering or outdoor storage
• Includes integrated exhaust panel and protective flannel windshield liner
• Easy attach system secures cover in all trailering conditions

I should clarify, the 622 is staying home this trip , we are pulling one of our RTS's from Upstate NY to Maggie Valley NC This Friday for a ten day stay on my new Aluma 6 x 10 flatbed. I have the cover pictured in the lower pic provided by ticketbait. I concur that trailering with a vehicle covered isn't ideal (I would NEVER tow my Ski Nautique with the cover on) but this cover appears to be pretty well built and designed not to scratch... I'll probably go nude (not me , the RTS) anyways but if it looks like its gonna be a gusher it may go on. :spyder:

 

[DeeKay53]

I trailered my RT-S from the East Coast to the West Coast of Australia and back (7000+Klms) with the custom cover on. The only rubbing was on the glove box which polished out. You do have to make sure it is nice and tight. The cover is well made and no rain got in. I will be using it again on my next big trip.