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06-29-2015, 06:58 AM
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Maiden Voyage with the bike
Finally did a shake down with bike in the trailer. The old 2004 GMC 2500hd handled the load just fine. Found out about keeping the trailer tongue "high" when loading/unloading... (just a little scrape...).
Looking forward to more trips this summer.
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06-29-2015, 07:23 AM
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Same truck, same XLR here Steve
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06-29-2015, 08:04 AM
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Nice pic... I'm getting ready today for Ft. Clinch SP (Fernandina Bch, FL)
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06-29-2015, 08:19 AM
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Same truck, same XLR here Steve
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Curious how much you have had in the garage when towing. I will be adding a second bike back there when we head to sturgis. I think another ~600 lbs should not be an issue.
Thanks for sharing.
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06-29-2015, 08:22 AM
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Nice pic... I'm getting ready today for Ft. Clinch SP (Fernandina Bch, FL)
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I don't know how you handle all that heat in FL. I was a sweating pig during my setup in that picture. It was a 2 beer effort to start cooling down.
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06-29-2015, 01:02 PM
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Cold snap here today... 88 with only 90% humidity.. I'm drenched in sweat. Better than 104 last Monday... Safe travels to you
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06-29-2015, 01:47 PM
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Bike in XLR
Has. Anyone had problems getting their motorcycle in the garage without dragging the frame when going in?
I have a lowered Softail and it will not go past the garage entrance without dragging. Thanks for your help on this matter.
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06-29-2015, 02:01 PM
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Got to like the pop up for the bike 😃
Get out and Play Harder😛
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Kite Boarding is my Addiction - GOT WIND!
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06-29-2015, 02:11 PM
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Slick103
What works for me is to raise the front end of the trailer so that the ramp in back is not so steep.
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06-29-2015, 02:52 PM
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front end
Nice setup. I wish my TT took my bike with us to, but the 4 bunks in the back get kids instead  .
I did notice the large blocks you have under the front scissors. Is it a lot more stable that way instead of down farther on those 'yellow legos'? I have those and could use something more stable and I know my DW would love it if it were more stable.
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06-29-2015, 05:01 PM
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Steve,
I'm hauling two Harleys to Sturgis but have not done had even a single bike in it yet, so can't offer anything so far.
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06-29-2015, 05:55 PM
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ramp on the 27 hfs I had
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06-29-2015, 09:06 PM
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Thanks
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Originally Posted by stevejd235
Slick103
What works for me is to raise the front end of the trailer so that the ramp in back is not so steep.
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Thanks Steve , I appreciate it and will try that.
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06-29-2015, 09:09 PM
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How tall under the ramp door?
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06-30-2015, 06:44 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Play Harder
Got to like the pop up for the bike 😃
GOT WIND!
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Found out years ago that keeping the bike under a small 10x10 pop-up keeps the dew off in the morning or the rain over night. I have seen people actually use a regular tent that they just zip up at night as well... 
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06-30-2015, 06:47 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DennisTD
Steve,
I'm hauling two Harleys to Sturgis but have not done had even a single bike in it yet, so can't offer anything so far.
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Dennis,
The biggest suggestion I can make is have the bikes as far forward as possible. I had my bike just inside the ramp and had to pull over 5 miles down the road to move it forward to the bathroom wall (about 2-3 ft). This helped with the "sway" or "light front end" on the truck. I did not have much gear in the camper so I could not transfer much weight to the bedroom or living area.
FYI...
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06-30-2015, 06:49 AM
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Quote:
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How tall under the ramp door?
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Don't have the trailer at home to measure but I'm guessing 7 feet?
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06-30-2015, 06:57 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by karlrmac
I did notice the large blocks you have under the front scissors. Is it a lot more stable that way instead of down farther on those 'yellow legos'? I have those and could use something more stable and I know my DW would love it if it were more stable.
Thanks,
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Karl,
I had learned in my old pop-up that the less the scissor jacks are out the more stable the camper. So now I carry 6x6 and 2x6 boards to keep the distance the scissors have to come out to a minimum. I also got these chocks that seem to help with the camper "movement" as well.
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06-30-2015, 07:37 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by stevejd235
Slick130,
Don't have the trailer at home to measure but I'm guessing 7 feet?
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how high did you raise the door from the ground? Thank you I appreciate your help.
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06-30-2015, 07:44 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Play Harder
Got to like the pop up for the bike 😃
Get out and Play Harder😛
2016 XLR Hyper Lite 29hsf - loaded picked up 3-24-2015😊
2008 Can Am Spyder
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