Pulling a camper
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RE: Pulling a camper
I pull a cycle-mate (22 cu. ft. storage) behind a 97 Ultra.
Love it, ride 2 up all the time. It does hurt the fuel mileage
alittle. Put in a 310 crane cam, that increased my tourque area.
We camp alot when traveling. Been all over the U. S. and went some in Canada.
I think it pulls good. You have to remember it is back there
and drive accordingly. We take everthing we need, grill, tent, air mattress,
coffee pot, clothes, rain suits, helmets, everything.I have had about
500 lbs. of stuff in it before. We had it painted and pinstriped to match
the bike. It's great.
Love it, ride 2 up all the time. It does hurt the fuel mileage
alittle. Put in a 310 crane cam, that increased my tourque area.
We camp alot when traveling. Been all over the U. S. and went some in Canada.
I think it pulls good. You have to remember it is back there
and drive accordingly. We take everthing we need, grill, tent, air mattress,
coffee pot, clothes, rain suits, helmets, everything.I have had about
500 lbs. of stuff in it before. We had it painted and pinstriped to match
the bike. It's great.
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From: North Florida
RE: Pulling a camper
I pull a Timeout camper w 6,000 btu a/c, plus all the gear, plus the wife. No problem. One does need to adjust their riding style until at the campsite. Big hills may require you to downshift more frequently. Just use your gears to keep the rpm's up AND use common sense when hauling and you will be fine.
MC camping is a real trip. Lots of fun. Just slow down a bit, use your gears, allow for braking, keep your tongue weight correct, etc., and you will have a great time. IMHO well worth the investment. I ride with 2 other bikers hauling campers. We have a real wagon train. Hit State parks frequently. Be advised, many people will walk up to you and check out your unit. Hard to believe a MC will haul an almost 15' camper with all your gear.
MC camping is a real trip. Lots of fun. Just slow down a bit, use your gears, allow for braking, keep your tongue weight correct, etc., and you will have a great time. IMHO well worth the investment. I ride with 2 other bikers hauling campers. We have a real wagon train. Hit State parks frequently. Be advised, many people will walk up to you and check out your unit. Hard to believe a MC will haul an almost 15' camper with all your gear.
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From: Cuero, Texas
RE: Pulling a camper
ORIGINAL: rreffner
I pull a Timeout camper w 6,000 btu a/c, plus all the gear, plus the wife. No problem. One does need to adjust their riding style until at the campsite. Big hills may require you to downshift more frequently. Just use your gears to keep the rpm's up AND use common sense when hauling and you will be fine.
MC camping is a real trip. Lots of fun. Just slow down a bit, use your gears, allow for braking, keep your tongue weight correct, etc., and you will have a great time. IMHO well worth the investment. I ride with 2 other bikers hauling campers. We have a real wagon train. Hit State parks frequently. Be advised, many people will walk up to you and check out your unit. Hard to believe a MC will haul an almost 15' camper with all your gear.
I pull a Timeout camper w 6,000 btu a/c, plus all the gear, plus the wife. No problem. One does need to adjust their riding style until at the campsite. Big hills may require you to downshift more frequently. Just use your gears to keep the rpm's up AND use common sense when hauling and you will be fine.
MC camping is a real trip. Lots of fun. Just slow down a bit, use your gears, allow for braking, keep your tongue weight correct, etc., and you will have a great time. IMHO well worth the investment. I ride with 2 other bikers hauling campers. We have a real wagon train. Hit State parks frequently. Be advised, many people will walk up to you and check out your unit. Hard to believe a MC will haul an almost 15' camper with all your gear.
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