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Re: Adventure touring with Pup in tow
« Reply #15 on: August 04, 2017, 03:56:54 PM »

The fabbing will be starting soon.  all components to get a rolling chassis are enroot.  Once that is done then I'll start designing the cabin portion.

I'm going to have two small windows on each side, rear window/door, solar powered vent and I'd like to somehow make the roof open up like a tool box.  for when I'm loading it with gear. 
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Re: Adventure touring with Pup in tow
« Reply #16 on: August 04, 2017, 05:07:49 PM »

Great project :thumbup:
After your first trip, I'll give ya 50 bucks to haul my camping gear ;D 8)
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Re: Adventure touring with Pup in tow
« Reply #17 on: August 05, 2017, 02:04:52 PM »

Great project :thumbup:
After your first trip, I'll give ya 50 bucks to haul my camping gear ;D 8)

It won't be big enough to hold a donkey
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Re: Adventure touring with Pup in tow
« Reply #18 on: August 07, 2017, 08:46:25 PM »

Great project :thumbup:
After your first trip, I'll give ya 50 bucks to haul my camping gear ;D 8)

It won't be big enough to hold a donkey

Remember, Gumbo likes everything midget-sized.   :couch:
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Re: Adventure touring with Pup in tow
« Reply #19 on: October 02, 2017, 06:27:31 PM »

Frame is complete
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Re: Adventure touring with Pup in tow
« Reply #20 on: October 02, 2017, 07:43:59 PM »

 :thumbup:
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Re: Adventure touring with Pup in tow
« Reply #21 on: October 03, 2017, 03:51:53 PM »

Can't wait to hear about the first trip ;D
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Re: Adventure touring with Pup in tow
« Reply #22 on: October 04, 2017, 08:09:44 AM »

right now I'm gathering all the wiring, windows, door and miscellaneous things I need to figure into the walls.  Once I've done about a good 100 miles of test it out alone and empty then we'll embark on a road trip.  I kind of thought of hitting a national park or something but I'll probably start off close
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Re: Adventure touring with Pup in tow
« Reply #23 on: October 04, 2017, 08:43:22 AM »

You are usually pretty through on research but there is a lot of info on MC trailers on the Goldwing forum. The tongue needs to be 1.5 to 2 times the length of the distance between the wheels measured from the axle and needs to carry a minimum of 10-15% tongue weight to prevent fishtailing.  Also when towing get your slowing for a curve done while still straight. when you wire it, come over and help me wire mine, LOL. 
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Re: Adventure touring with Pup in tow
« Reply #24 on: October 04, 2017, 08:55:39 AM »

You are usually pretty through on research but there is a lot of info on MC trailers on the Goldwing forum. The tongue needs to be 1.5 to 2 times the length of the distance between the wheels measured from the axle and needs to carry a minimum of 10-15% tongue weight to prevent fishtailing.  Also when towing get your slowing for a curve done while still straight. when you wire it, come over and help me wire mine, LOL.

Yeah.  I purposely left the tongue longer right now so I can cut it back  when complete to adjust for the distance and weight ratio.  Right now as it stands it weights about 90 lbs.  I imagine I'll add another 60-80 lbs when I put the sides up and include whatever else it needs.

 I'll ride to your place for the 100 mile shake down and help you wire yours.  Just not sure how far I am to complete but I'm putting my effort in to get it done before the end of the year. 
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Re: Adventure touring with Pup in tow
« Reply #25 on: October 04, 2017, 10:25:12 AM »

For some reason I want to ride with you when you do this.   :drool:
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Re: Adventure touring with Pup in tow
« Reply #26 on: October 04, 2017, 10:26:27 AM »

For some reason I want to ride with you when you do this.   :drool:

Inside the trailer? or on your own bike?  :stickpoke:
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Re: Adventure touring with Pup in tow
« Reply #27 on: October 04, 2017, 10:36:06 AM »

Inside the trailer? or on your own bike?  :stickpoke:

DUH!  Inside the trailer of course. 
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Re: Adventure touring with Pup in tow
« Reply #28 on: October 05, 2017, 04:11:12 AM »


You'll need to check the weight , he maybe over the limit
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Re: Adventure touring with Pup in tow
« Reply #29 on: October 05, 2017, 05:36:12 AM »

there ya go, test it out on Rocket before you risk your dogs, can't be to careful you know. :t
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