Digger Posted March 14, 2011 Share #1 Posted March 14, 2011 Bought this used Escapade today, '06. First time trailer owner and looking forward to taking a trip with it. Have a cross-country trip planned for end of June, but will have to try something sooner. Any tips from trailer owners for newbies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddog170 Posted March 14, 2011 Share #2 Posted March 14, 2011 Nice! I have not pulled a trailer so I have no tips but will follow along with your travels. Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kregerdoodle Posted March 14, 2011 Share #3 Posted March 14, 2011 Looks really nice!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Bob Posted March 14, 2011 Share #4 Posted March 14, 2011 Looks like you need to trade that 08 for an 11 blue one to match the trailer. Heavier on the tongue weight always worked better for me, they say 10%, but I always thought they pulled straighter with closer to 20% on the hitch. And give yourself a little more stopping room all the time. Have fun with it, Scooter Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted March 14, 2011 Share #5 Posted March 14, 2011 Any tips from trailer owners for newbies? Just remember you don't have REVERSE! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalstar09 Posted March 14, 2011 Share #6 Posted March 14, 2011 http://www.venturerider.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted March 14, 2011 Share #7 Posted March 14, 2011 Dont cut corners to sharp or near the inside because trailer tire will hit curb....ops.. Watch when trying to avoid obsticles in the road..you swerve to miss with bike but trailer tire hits object.. Learn to ride more in middle of lane at all times, since you basically now have a three wheeled vehicle.. As mentioned above, add more distance to your stopping time..a lot more distance to save your brake pads, especially the rear inside pad.. Always check your trailer lights to ensure they are working. Check with your insurance company to ensure you, your passenger, bike and trailer are covered. You dont want / need any suprises if something did happen. Ride safely.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadKill Posted March 14, 2011 Share #8 Posted March 14, 2011 on more tip: Run air pressure around 15 lbs. Trailer tires will bounce much less. This tip came to me straight from Muffinman and totally improved the way my trailer handled. Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Bob Posted March 14, 2011 Share #9 Posted March 14, 2011 Just remember you don't have REVERSE! LOL TOO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felix Posted March 14, 2011 Share #10 Posted March 14, 2011 Great trailer pulled one about 60000 miles. Keep an eye on the shocks where the airlines are,,,,,,, specially on a trip The plastic airline moves gets too close to the tire it will rub through the line. Trl tows great , agree with the rest on tounge weight little more is better. if you have a full load use proper tire pressure. When towing remember its back there, give yourself 3-5 xtra car lenghts to stop and slow down a bit on mountaind driving can't take curves like you would without a trl. and unless you have reverse (BACK IN) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wes0778 Posted March 14, 2011 Share #11 Posted March 14, 2011 Dont cut corners to sharp or near the inside because trailer tire will hit curb....ops.. Watch when trying to avoid obsticles in the road..you swerve to miss with bike but trailer tire hits object.. Learn to ride more in middle of lane at all times, since you basically now have a three wheeled vehicle.. As mentioned above, add more distance to your stopping time..a lot more distance to save your brake pads, especially the rear inside pad.. Always check your trailer lights to ensure they are working. Check with your insurance company to ensure you, your passenger, bike and trailer are covered. You dont want / need any suprises if something did happen. Ride safely.. I have very little experience pulling a trailer, but have lots of miles on a Burgman with a Voyager kit. I had to ride it in the "middle" too. SOOOO try to remember that the "middle" is where all the oil residue resides, especially when WET!!! :yikes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digger Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share #12 Posted March 15, 2011 Thanks for all the advice, that's what makes this site great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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