Sean don't know what to say about the auto tuner but if I were you I would go with the oil cooler for sure. You know as well as I do that these things can run a bit on the warm side some times and with pulling the camper its going to heat things up even more so an oil cool should help that.

 

Okay, nobody really answered the question - will an ultra w/ 103 ci pull a camping trailer? I had an 05 Goldwing and it pulled it through the Appalachians and Rockies without a problem. Sold the GW with 85k and still running strong.

 

It should.I pull an aspen classic with a 2010 FLHTK. Pulled it through the Rockies with no problems.

 

friend is a dealer for time out trailers....his wife has been pulling there demo trailer for years now...no issues thru the mts across country at hwy speeds in mts with sleet and rain.....you will be happy with your decision to go this route....I will be adding a time out to my set up next summer, Ibought the new bike just to do this....love camping and tenting has been good to me but ready to step up.....for those who raz anyone for camping as you stay in a hotel you have no say in this thread should just stick to the ol "nothing good to say" keep it to yourself.........

 

I pulled my camper across the Rockies with my '81 shovelhead. I'm confident your 103 will manage!

 

This trailer thing intrigues me. I don't think I would like pulling one. We (wife and I) have managed just fine on long trips without one. But, you do have to pack carefully and take time to do a little laundry every 4 or 5 days. (not a big deal really). But, my idea of camping is a Holiday Inn! Screw the camper, un-airconditioned, tent sleeping on the ground crap!!! I'm too old and the back won't take it anymore! (not to mention there is no cable!)

 

sweet camper heather, i been pulling a napper II camper for a while now, it looks bad on outside but the canvas looks brand new. the extra weight will wreck your stock clutch plates after a while but they suc anyway. your clutch spring will be fine. i suggest getting the se plates or a set of barnett plates as they have larger friction discs on them to absorb the strain. as for warranty, remove all traces of towing package before taking it in and never mention the trailer.. as for me, harley can stick their warranty and their service. i always tell them when they ask if i want extended warranty" i don't need ya warranty or you' BUTTTTT---see below

 

I talked to a guy in Sturgis that pulled his aspen classic all the way from Texas with an older EVO ultra classic. He had it loaded down with am ac unit, generator, plus all his gear. He said it pulls no problem. You should be fine with a twin cam.

 

I like a 6'x6' $30 kmart tent and double size air matress,room for two . min 12volt air compresor to inflate it.All fits on the lugage rack with bedroll and cloths.

 

We have a Bunkhouse, and pull it without problems with our TC88. Previous to that we pulled it with our 1984 Yamaha Venture 1200. Twenty pounds of tongue weight is a lot less than 100% passenger and gear. You do have to watch out for "push", however, when braking. Give your self plenty of time coming to stops.

The newer models come with brakes, which we don't have on our '91 model.

We took out the lousy foam mattresses, and bought an air mattress, which we can easily pump up using the Harley's cigarette lighter plug.

The best part of pulling a camper is that we can now actually camp, doing our cooking, etc, right in the campground. Plus we can park our Ultra in the "garage!"