towing a motorcycle trailer
I bought a motorcycle trailer, it is a aluma trailer, rated to haul 2800lbs, it did not have trailer brakes, does it need trailer brakes to haul the GVCW, from what I read on here I am getting the imp...
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Just bought a new cargo trailer to haul my Indian Springfield {862#}. It is a Pace American, Outback single axle and 6 X 10 {14' overall}. Sold my Kendon single trailer, which I loved and towed my HD Super Glide on for 15K miles over the last 2.5 years. The Indian was a bit much for the Kendon and had been wanting an enclosed cargo trailer for a while for the improved protection and security.
Did a few mods, paint, shelves and even a coatrack and then loaded the Torque Monster this morning. Headed down to the local C.A.T. Scale and the loaded with more than a few tools and toys the trailer came in at 2,315#.
I do not have, nor do I see the need for brakes on a 2,300# trailer as the 6.8L V-10 married to the Torque Shift 5 speed trans makes for one serious engine brake. Just use Tow Haul {ALL of the time} and you won't miss having trailer brakes.
Leaving in the morning for a run up to the White Mountains to ride the Devil's Highway... woo hoo!
:B
Did a few mods, paint, shelves and even a coatrack and then loaded the Torque Monster this morning. Headed down to the local C.A.T. Scale and the loaded with more than a few tools and toys the trailer came in at 2,315#.
I do not have, nor do I see the need for brakes on a 2,300# trailer as the 6.8L V-10 married to the Torque Shift 5 speed trans makes for one serious engine brake. Just use Tow Haul {ALL of the time} and you won't miss having trailer brakes.
Leaving in the morning for a run up to the White Mountains to ride the Devil's Highway... woo hoo!
:B
