Trailer Hitch

Chuck A. · 11-22-2020, 10:32 PM

Looking to put a trailer hitch on the 2015 Voyager. Messed up and bought a Escapade Elite Trailer today. Darn near mint condition. Leaning toward the HitchDoc under the fender hitch. I like the way it bolts to the frame and not the bag supports. Anyone have info on other hitches they like or thoughts on the HitchDoc.

Chuck A. · 11-23-2020, 10:31 PM

Ya'll talked me into it. I ordered the HitchDoc.

**smokier** · 11-26-2020, 08:07 AM

That-a-way!

Ride safe,
Smokier

mbarr10 · 11-30-2020, 02:08 PM

ChuckA Not to be a Negative Nelly and No Offence to your trailering experience But.... Watch your rear height adjustments when towing. I cupped my new front tire last year on a trip down to Smokiers place. Then made it worse this year over loaded and poor togue height. Selling the trailer in the spring, I'm done. YMMV

Chuck A. · 11-30-2020, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mbarr10

ChuckA Not to be a Negative Nelly and No Offence to your trailering experience But.............

None taken. I have pulled just about every type of trailer behind just about everything that can tow a trailer,,,,,,,,,,,, except for a motorcycle pulling a trailer. I will learn a lot in a short time but will listen and listen good to anyone with experience.

mick56 · 12-29-2020, 03:28 PM

I couldn't find a hitch that looked strong enough. So i made my own out of 6 mm steel plate. It bolts to the frame, up inside the mudguard. It's rock solid, and makes a good boot scraper too.

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Chuck A. · 12-29-2020, 09:15 PM

I like the way you made that

. I bought the Hitch Doc which bolts on the same way. Really solid but really high priced.

Chuck A. · 12-29-2020, 09:48 PM

Finally got a picture to upload. New tires and aluminum wheels will arrive tomorrow. Escapade Elite trailer. My boss (company owner) gave me a Christmas gift in the form of a check to pay me back for it. Very unexpected Christmas gift! I love that man like a brother.

Wife says its got to be painted. What do yawl think?

ldhthept · 12-30-2020, 11:19 AM

I think you need to buy a convertible with a trunk if you need to haul that much stuff! But then again I’m not a trailer guy.

mick56 · 12-30-2020, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ldhthept

I think you need to buy a convertible with a trunk if you need to haul that much stuff! But then again I’m not a trailer guy.

I reckon you might be missing something there mate. Riding a bike, with just a horse blanket, suit's some blokes. Others have 45ft RV's, with 4 slide outs, and a bike in the garage. In between that, with a bike & trailer, is where i am. Purely a financial decision, i can assure you. In the meantime. I can travel like a tortoise, with everything i need on my back. Also, i find that people show more hospitality, to a bloke on his bike alone. Give it a go.

Chuck A. · 12-30-2020, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ldhthept

..................But then again I’m not a trailer guy.

I've never been one,,,,,, until now. Given it a try. I am getting older and things are starting to show their age. With that said, I am starting to take longer rides to multiple states alone and with friends with small saddlebags. I don't stay in one place more than a day. It just will make it easier to carry things I want/need to have with me. CPAP for one thing takes major room in saddle a bag or the trunk. Rain gear or a leather coat,, lots of room. Also my group does flag lines for Veterans funerals, Escort to the airport for troop deployments and returns, and other services and someone has to drive a vehicle that can carry our flag bags. I can put it in the trailer. I don't intend to pull it around town for show or to the Lowes for 2x4's. Just when its needed.

mick56 · 12-30-2020, 10:45 PM

Hey Chuck. You can be a lot more comfortable, when camping with a few luxuries. I sleep on top of the trailer, and among other things, i carry my own shitter & shower.
So no climbing up off the ground, and trying to find somewhere for a piss in the night.

Chuck A. · 12-30-2020, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mick56

Hey Chuck. You can be a lot more comfortable, when camping with a few luxuries. I sleep on top of the trailer, and among other things, i carry my own shitter & shower.
So no climbing up off the ground, and trying to find somewhere for a piss in the night.

I can see you laid that out for ease of use. Looks good!

mick56 · 12-30-2020, 11:09 PM

That dumb farmer, would probably have pulled out in front of a police car. But i take your point. I built the trailer to suit my needs. I can sit alongside anywhere on the road, in the rain, or the shade. And within 5 minutes, be cooking a steak, while getting a shower.

mbarr10 · 12-30-2020, 11:27 AM

Damn Nice trailer.

Makes mine look like a turd.

11-22-2020, 10:32 PM	#1
Chuck A. Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Hartselle Alabama Posts: 991	Trailer Hitch Looking to put a trailer hitch on the 2015 Voyager. Messed up and bought a Escapade Elite Trailer today. Darn near mint condition. Leaning toward the HitchDoc under the fender hitch. I like the way it bolts to the frame and not the bag supports. Anyone have info on other hitches they like or thoughts on the HitchDoc. __________________ Have A Good One, Chuck Patriot Guard Riders Sons Of Liberty Riders Alabama Road Captain 2015 Voyager 2003 1500 NOMAD FI sold 6/19 VBA #2993 RUSSELL DAYLONG SEATS ROCK!! DAMMIT TOOL: Any handy tool that you grab and throw across the garage while yelling "DAMMIT" at the top of your lungs There is no substitute for laminar flow in which a helmet is the primary disturbance. SO MANY ROADS, SO LITTLE TIME. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-23-2020, 10:31 PM	#2
Chuck A. Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Hartselle Alabama Posts: 991	Ya'll talked me into it. I ordered the HitchDoc. __________________ Have A Good One, Chuck Patriot Guard Riders Sons Of Liberty Riders Alabama Road Captain 2015 Voyager 2003 1500 NOMAD FI sold 6/19 VBA #2993 RUSSELL DAYLONG SEATS ROCK!! DAMMIT TOOL: Any handy tool that you grab and throw across the garage while yelling "DAMMIT" at the top of your lungs There is no substitute for laminar flow in which a helmet is the primary disturbance. SO MANY ROADS, SO LITTLE TIME.
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11-30-2020, 02:08 PM	#4
mbarr10 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,565	ChuckA Not to be a Negative Nelly and No Offence to your trailering experience But.... Watch your rear height adjustments when towing. I cupped my new front tire last year on a trip down to Smokiers place. Then made it worse this year over loaded and poor togue height. Selling the trailer in the spring, I'm done. YMMV __________________ Please post back after you have solved any issues 2016 1700 Vaquero 10/4/2016 2007 1500 Classic W/ Reckless Fairing, 42,000 miles 2004 600 Honda Shadow 18,000 miles 1989 500 Honda CX Custom 55,000 miles 1973 400 Kawi Triple 5,000 miles
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12-29-2020, 09:15 PM	#7
Chuck A. Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Hartselle Alabama Posts: 991	I like the way you made that. I bought the Hitch Doc which bolts on the same way. Really solid but really high priced. __________________ Have A Good One, Chuck Patriot Guard Riders Sons Of Liberty Riders Alabama Road Captain 2015 Voyager 2003 1500 NOMAD FI sold 6/19 VBA #2993 RUSSELL DAYLONG SEATS ROCK!! DAMMIT TOOL: Any handy tool that you grab and throw across the garage while yelling "DAMMIT" at the top of your lungs There is no substitute for laminar flow in which a helmet is the primary disturbance. SO MANY ROADS, SO LITTLE TIME.
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12-30-2020, 11:27 AM	#15
mbarr10 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,565	Damn Nice trailer. Makes mine look like a turd. __________________ Please post back after you have solved any issues 2016 1700 Vaquero 10/4/2016 2007 1500 Classic W/ Reckless Fairing, 42,000 miles 2004 600 Honda Shadow 18,000 miles 1989 500 Honda CX Custom 55,000 miles 1973 400 Kawi Triple 5,000 miles
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11-26-2020, 08:07 AM	#3
smokier Join Date: May 2015 Location: DBQ Iowa Posts: 1,807	That-a-way! Ride safe, Smokier
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12-30-2020, 11:19 AM	#9
ldhthept Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 1,037	I think you need to buy a convertible with a trunk if you need to haul that much stuff! But then again I’m not a trailer guy.
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