Rance
Bike Trailer
All loaded and ready to travel.
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pictures.
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Tying Down a
GL1800 / GL1500 on a Trailer
From Left to Right:
Picture #1...Main Storage box. 2 foam lined compartments to
protect helmets. Center compartment for clothing.
Picture #2....Small storage box for tie down straps and
security chain.
Picture #3....Tool box. Tool kit for all hardware on trailer.
Emergency light etc.
Picture #4....Ramp detail with non-skid (Roofing Shingles)
panels. Inside floor detail. Wheel guide, front wheel stop and non skid panels.
Note: Floor panel is removable, allowing trailer to be used for other purposes.
Picture #5....Front tie down detail.
Picture #6....Rear tie down detail.
Picture #7....Tool Box Weather Cover. ( Painstakingly constructed
made by my Wonderful sister in law. )
All components were added in a way to maintain hitch weight compatible
with towing vehicle. [ about 85 - 90 pounds with bike and equipment.]
Note the ramp braces at top-rear of sides. These were added to prevent flexing
of aluminum rods supplied with trailer. The ramp was angled back to make room
for Wing which was too long for 8 foot trailer bed. This helped to lighten hitch
weight. (Suspension on today's autos aren't made to carry much hitch weight.)
The receiver only drops 1 1/4 inch when trailer is connected. The spare tire was
also mounted on ramp to lighten hitch weight.