V7Goose Posted March 23, 2008 Share #1 Posted March 23, 2008 Just an FYI for anyone wondering about pulling a trailer with the 2nd Gen - I built the cheap Harbor Freight utility trailer a while back for general use and to occasionally haul my dogs (the kit is about $125 with 8" wheels). I didn't do anything special except make certain the frame was exactly square when building it. Up 'till now, I have only used it for relatively short trips locally, but yesterday we decided on the spur of the moment to take a trip up to Oklahoma - no plans to have someone take care of the dogs, so I strapped the travel crate onto the trailer and took off. After 500 miles, I am thrilled at how well this little utility trailer tracked behind the bike. I decided that I would not pull it over 70 MPH, but it pulled so effortlessly that I had to use the cruise to keep from having the speed creep up when on the highway. I absolutely could not tell this thing was there at anything over 15 MPH - and even under that, the only issue was some noise from the hitch rattling when I hit a bump. Even with a fairly stiff crosswind, the trailer was unaffected. This little trailer may be ugly, but it sure is a great deal for the price! Goose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted March 23, 2008 Share #2 Posted March 23, 2008 Goose,glad it is working out OK..I hope the Aluma MCT I bought pulls as good as you say yours does.I have to go to the freight dock Monday at 10:30 AM and pick it up. Ive never pulled a trailer with a bike before but I willl practice, practice, practice,AND USE A LOT OF COMMON SENSE! I think That is the key. I have my hitch on and lights wired so I am ready..May have to throw Debbys Dachsunds in it and see how they like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hipshot Posted March 23, 2008 Share #3 Posted March 23, 2008 Goose,glad it is working out OK..I hope the Aluma MCT I bought pulls as good as you say yours does.I have to go to the freight dock Monday at 10:30 AM and pick it up. Ive never pulled a trailer with a bike before but I willl practice, practice, practice,AND USE A LOT OF COMMON SENSE! I think That is the key. I have my hitch on and lights wired so I am ready..May have to throw Debbys Dachsunds in it and see how they like it! and if DEBBIE"S babies don't like it, you may get a couple of "knots on your head"! lol then again, they'll probably LOVE riding, with their face in the wind! good luck! just jt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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