Help with a wacky question please
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Help with a wacky question please
Okay, here it is. I have a Kendon Fold Up single rail trailer that I want to pull behind my RK. I was thinking that I could put an RV Storage Pod on it to store my camping needs for Sturgis. I wanted to pull it in the folded position to avoid bouncing. Does this sound in the least bit possible? The weight of the trailer is 300lbs. I plan on stowing a 2 man tent, bags, fold up chairs and awning. No sense in buying another trailer if I don't have to. Thanks for your input.
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Okay, here it is. I have a Kendon Fold Up single rail trailer that I want to pull behind my RK. I was thinking that I could put an RV Storage Pod on it to store my camping needs for Sturgis. I wanted to pull it in the folded position to avoid bouncing. Does this sound in the least bit possible? The weight of the trailer is 300lbs. I plan on stowing a 2 man tent, bags, fold up chairs and awning. No sense in buying another trailer if I don't have to. Thanks for your input.
When I pull my fully loaded Bushtec trailer behind my Ultra, I'm pulling a maximum of about 280 pounds. This puts a strain my ability to accelerate, but more importantly on my ability to safely brake in a hurry. The Bushtec has a proprietary hitch designed for it, air suspension and 16" wheels on independent "A" arms. It is also only 7' long. Altogether, I only have 25-30 pounds of tongue weight which is very important.
Your trailer sounds like it could reach 400+ pounds loaded.
In my opinion, your tongue weight could be difficult to control, the length of the trailer could create handling issues, and the overall weight will definitely put a strain on your engine, tranny, and brakes.
Others on this web may have experience pulling this size and weight of trailer, but I don't. But I do know how the Bushtec feels and it is arguably the best pull behind trailer out there.
If I were you, I'd consider another option.
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