Comparison between Bumper Pull and 5th wheel
We have been pulling 3 different 5th wheel since 1997, each getting larger and longer. 26' Terry with one slide, 29' Cardinal (31'6") with two slides, and 35' Bighorn with 3 slides(39'4" long) We are ...
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"So I added that to my things to think about when double towing. I stopped to check the MC straps, gave them another click and carried on."
Just a tip for securing MC straps. I use soft ties to fasten bikes, and fasten the straps to the loop of the soft ties. I try not to compress bike suspensions too much, but to insure the hooks cannot pop out/off from where they are fastened, I add a couple of wraps of electrical tape around the open hook. I do the same where the hooks attach to the trailer. I have seen some straps that have a spring loaded clip that secures the hook (no tape needed).
Those curbs, pot holes, and RR tracks, can sure bounce the bikes on a trailer!
Jerry
Just a tip for securing MC straps. I use soft ties to fasten bikes, and fasten the straps to the loop of the soft ties. I try not to compress bike suspensions too much, but to insure the hooks cannot pop out/off from where they are fastened, I add a couple of wraps of electrical tape around the open hook. I do the same where the hooks attach to the trailer. I have seen some straps that have a spring loaded clip that secures the hook (no tape needed).
Those curbs, pot holes, and RR tracks, can sure bounce the bikes on a trailer!
Jerry
