Piggy Backer Help

[Double D]

I have my Piggy Backer all set up and have done my research about what cooler to use. Now for the question--how much air should I be running in the tires? I have the XL with 12" wheels.

 

Thanks!!

[flb_78]

I recommend running max pressure to make the tires as hard as possible for less rolling resistance. If I remember correctly, the XL has the torsion bar suspension which is far superior to leaf spring. If they are leaf springs, I run 20 psi in my Harbor Freight trailer to take out some of the bounce. I even went down the just the one large spring and flipped the axle to get the trailer to sit lower.

[Double D]

Yeah flb 78--I have the torsion bar suspension. It really pulls great but I am running just with the air that came in them.

[flb_78]

The torsion bar suspension should ride really nice. I would pump the tires up to the max to reduce rolling resistance for better gas mileage.

[BradT]

Too much air will wear out the center of the tires, too little wears out the edges. I personally will load the trailer, then run it through a little water, then look at the tracks on the dry pavement. Should be as wide as the tire, if over inflated you will notice, under inflated is harder to determine but is possible.

 

I believe max pressure is too much air, for the total weight you will be pulling.

 

Brad

[flb_78]

These cheap Chinese made Bias ply tires will last forever on a motorcycle trailer.

[bongobobny]

According to my owner's manual, it states

 

"It has been reported to us by other Piggy Backer owners that tire pressure between 40 and 50 PSI seems to work well. Tire pressure listed on the tire itself is 60 PSI. To prevent excessive tire ear, check your tire pressure once the trailer is loaded before and during your trip."

 

Hope that answers your question. My Piggy Backer XL is only half assembled as of this morning...