Anyone trailer their motorcycles w/ your 2010??

[McGruder]

It seems that a 5000 lb towing capacity would be more than enough to comfortably tow my Honda VTX 1300 which is something like 800 lbs wet. I'm interested in getting some feedback on how the 2010 performs with towing motorcycles, and what kind of trailer you're using. Thanks in advance!!

 

[shawn719]

It seems that a 5000 lb towing capacity would be more than enough to comfortably tow my Honda VTX 1300 which is something like 800 lbs wet. I'm interested in getting some feedback on how the 2010 performs with towing motorcycles, and what kind of trailer you're using. Thanks in advance!!

McGruder,

Great question. I am about to trailer my 2007 VRod (670lbs wet) across country with my 2010 SR5. I plan on using a basic trailer from Snowcat (7' length).
Similar to this one (but I built sides.):
6ft Trailer Models - SnowBear Ltd.
I will have to angle the bike on the trailer (to keep bike hanging out the back.)

Look forward to others advice and/or experiences.

 

[02SE]

I have no specific advice, but I know people that have towed motorcycle trailers (open and enclosed) with all of the previous generations of 4Runners, with no problems. I'm sure the 5th gen would do just fine with any trailer that is within it's tow rating.

 

[kpromero]

I pull my 6x10 cargoCraft enclosed trailer with DJ equipment regularly with my 2010 with no problems except gas mileage (14 mpg) drops a little. Have about 600 lbs. in trailer.

 

[bug1964]

We recently towed a 13x 5 trailer with 2 ATVs in the sand. No worries. You could definitly feel them back there but no issues other than poor gas milege. I was concerned we might get caught in the sand but to no avail the T4R performed flawlessly.

 

[McGruder]

Excellent! I was thinking about getting one of the Kendon single motorcycle trailers. Looks like it will work out just great.

 

[Titanpat57]

I have about 1500lbs with the older trailer...new build will top out around 1900-2000 lbs.

One thing I'm very disappointed in is the sag with just a few hundred lbs. of tongue weight makes. I'll be putting in airbags before the season starts.

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[shawn719]

Any advice on strapping motorcycle down? Can I strap bike down while kickstand is down?
Another - should I be increasing the psi in my rear tires for hauling approx. 1000lbs?
Thanks
S

 

[LWN]

That's good clean living there Bug. A TE out in the sand & rocks with a few wheelers in tow. It doesn't get much better than that.

 

[SeattleMike]

Any advice on strapping motorcycle down? Can I strap bike down while kickstand is down?
Another - should I be increasing the psi in my rear tires for hauling approx. 1000lbs?
Thanks
S

No on the kickstand. The trailer will have a slot for the front wheel. Use the ratcheting straps to compress the front forks and you should be fine.

 

[shawn719]

No on the kickstand. The trailer will have a slot for the front wheel. Use the ratcheting straps to compress the front forks and you should be fine.

Thanks for the advice - I do not have a slot for the front wheel, using a 7' trailer . Still "no" on the kickstand? Can I still strap Bike down with 4 or more straps (compressing shocks) and have it hold for an 18 hour trailer trip?

 

[SeattleMike]

Thanks for the advice - I do not have a slot for the front wheel, using a 7' trailer . Still "no" on the kickstand? Can I still strap Bike down with 4 or more straps (compressing shocks) and have it hold for an 18 hour trailer trip?

You might put it up on the center stand, but (assuming you are using a generic box trailer) I would nose it into a corner and park it diagonally before compressing the suspension and strapping it down.

The problem with the kickstand is two-fold: 1) It provides a pivot point for the bike to kick up if you hit a hole or bump, and 2) metal-on-metal or metal-on-wood it more slide-prone than using the tires and suspension to hold it still.

With all of that being said, there was a time or two when I had nothing but 8 ratchet straps and a whole lot of prayer holding a bike in the bed of my truck. *I* wouldn't tow it that way, but it's not like it's never been done before.

 

[shawn719]

You might put it up on the center stand, but (assuming you are using a generic box trailer) I would nose it into a corner and park it diagonally before compressing the suspension and strapping it down.

The problem with the kickstand is two-fold: 1) It provides a pivot point for the bike to kick up if you hit a hole or bump, and 2) metal-on-metal or metal-on-wood it more slide-prone than using the tires and suspension to hold it still.

With all of that being said, there was a time or two when I had nothing but 8 ratchet straps and a whole lot of prayer holding a bike in the bed of my truck. *I* wouldn't tow it that way, but it's not like it's never been done before.

Ok, will (do not have many options as bike is long) nudge into corner and strap the heck out of it. No center stand, Harley V-Rod, just the kickstand, which I will not use (thanks for the advice, makes a lot of sense.)