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bigdogtx
Posted 2013-09-18 10:57 PM (#144669)
Subject: Trailer hitch luggage/cooler carrier


Cruiser

Posts: 78
Anyone make one of these things for a VV???

http://www.chriscoacc.com/webPages/CaddySystem/UtilityPlatform.htm
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rdbudd
Posted 2013-09-19 12:24 AM (#144670 - in reply to #144669)
Subject: RE: Trailer hitch luggage/cooler carrier


Visionary

Posts: 1632
Jasper, MO
JB Hatch was working on one for the Vision.

You can also buy them from the usual Goldwing vendors.

Ronnie
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bigdogtx
Posted 2013-09-19 8:44 AM (#144679 - in reply to #144670)
Subject: RE: Trailer hitch luggage/cooler carrier


Cruiser

Posts: 78
rdbudd - 2013-09-19 12:24 AM

JB Hatch was working on one for the Vision.

You can also buy them from the usual Goldwing vendors.

Ronnie


Have one from my wing, but tongue is too short for the vision.
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rdbudd
Posted 2013-09-19 5:09 PM (#144697 - in reply to #144679)
Subject: RE: Trailer hitch luggage/cooler carrier


Visionary

Posts: 1632
Jasper, MO
Could you have a welding shop extend it?

Ronnie
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TimS
Posted 2013-09-19 6:22 PM (#144701 - in reply to #144669)
Subject: RE: Trailer hitch luggage/cooler carrier


Iron Butt

Posts: 810

I have one from PakIt Rak on my 2008 VV.  It uses a Nelson Rig bag. 

I added lights higher up to make sure the bag does not obscure brake and tail lights.

www.pakitrak.com

 

 



Edited by TimS 2013-09-19 6:48 PM
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bigdogtx
Posted 2013-09-19 9:44 PM (#144708 - in reply to #144701)
Subject: RE: Trailer hitch luggage/cooler carrier


Cruiser

Posts: 78
Thank you
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TimS
Posted 2013-09-20 1:36 PM (#144730 - in reply to #144708)
Subject: RE: Trailer hitch luggage/cooler carrier


Iron Butt

Posts: 810

BTW, the adapter was made for a HitchDoc hitch.  This is their standard product with a receiver bracket specifically made for the Vision and the HitchDoc hitch.

The Nelson Rig bag has a reflective water/dirt resist cover that goes over the bag.  It also has heat resistant patches on the front corners to protect it from the exhaust.

This is a much better solution than trying to put heavy items on top of the tour pack.  It is illegal to pull trailers with a motorcycle in some states.  This solution gets around those laws.

The weight is kept low and out of the wind.

I have a hard time seeing it in the rear view mirrors when riding.  My riding buddies like to tease me over the CB by telling me it fell off.  So far, it has not.

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jb.hatch
Posted 2013-09-20 4:37 PM (#144736 - in reply to #144669)
Subject: Re: Trailer hitch luggage/cooler carrier


Cruiser

Posts: 249
Phenix City AL.
what states is it illegal to pull a trailer with a motorcycle? I have a hitch rack that I made, used it a few times, I am thinking about mounting a hard trunk on it, just to keep thing nice neat. I will post pics if I can find them.
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lennyb
Posted 2013-09-20 5:48 PM (#144740 - in reply to #144669)
Subject: Re: Trailer hitch luggage/cooler carrier


Iron Butt

Posts: 802
Perry Hall, MD
I'm using one I found on a Wing site, but I found that cargo would get soiled by the exhaust. To avoid that I made a deflector which remains attached to the rack. Very simple using dryer vents from Lowes.



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Attachments rack-1.gif (80KB - 1 downloads)
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Attachments rack-5.gif (64KB - 1 downloads)
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TimS
Posted 2013-09-20 7:14 PM (#144742 - in reply to #144740)
Subject: Re: Trailer hitch luggage/cooler carrier


Iron Butt

Posts: 810

Cool solution, very creative.

 

 

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victoryvisiontour
Posted 2013-09-20 7:51 PM (#144744 - in reply to #144669)
Subject: RE: Trailer hitch luggage/cooler carrier


Iron Butt

Posts: 763
Anderson, IN (48mi NE of downtown Indianapolis)
With an adapter for a Hitchdoc hitch you can attach any off-the-shelf hitch-mounted item you want.
http://www.vision-riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=7185

I came up with the concept. This guy bent and welded it for me. I dont see why he wouldn't make more.

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TimS
Posted 2013-09-21 8:41 PM (#144777 - in reply to #144736)
Subject: Re: Trailer hitch luggage/cooler carrier


Iron Butt

Posts: 810

jb.hatch - 2013-09-20 2:37 PM what states is it illegal to pull a trailer with a motorcycle? ....

Kalifornia for one.

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bigdogtx
Posted 2013-09-25 7:56 PM (#145921 - in reply to #144777)
Subject: Re: Trailer hitch luggage/cooler carrier


Cruiser

Posts: 78
TimS - 2013-09-21 8:41 PM

jb.hatch - 2013-09-20 2:37 PM what states is it illegal to pull a trailer with a motorcycle? ....

Kalifornia for one.



Can you link the statute? Planning a trip next year.
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ghostssx
Posted 2013-09-25 9:16 PM (#145925 - in reply to #144669)
Subject: Re: Trailer hitch luggage/cooler carrier


Cruiser

Posts: 156
Bluff Park, Alabama - God's Country! 2011 PW VV
It is LEGAL in California. 55 MPH max, right or right 2 lanes if 3 or more. No fast lane or HOV/Carpool Lanes.
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jb.hatch
Posted 2013-09-25 9:27 PM (#145927 - in reply to #144669)
Subject: Re: Trailer hitch luggage/cooler carrier


Cruiser

Posts: 249
Phenix City AL.
I just checked also, the state dmv gives tips on how to safely do it.
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Arkainzeye
Posted 2013-09-25 9:56 PM (#145928 - in reply to #144669)
Subject: Re: Trailer hitch luggage/cooler carrier


Visionary

Posts: 3773
Pittsburgh, PA
How does this work with the turn signals and or brake lights?
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Arkainzeye
Posted 2015-05-26 8:59 PM (#172560 - in reply to #144740)
Subject: Re: Trailer hitch luggage/cooler carrier


Visionary

Posts: 3773
Pittsburgh, PA
bump
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johnnyvision
Posted 2015-05-28 5:29 PM (#172580 - in reply to #144669)
Subject: Re: Trailer hitch luggage/cooler carrier


Visionary

Posts: 4278
hows this http://www.harborfreight.com/300-lb-capacity-atv-cargo-carrier-6985...
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Arkainzeye
Posted 2015-05-29 7:29 PM (#172593 - in reply to #172580)
Subject: Re: Trailer hitch luggage/cooler carrier


Visionary

Posts: 3773
Pittsburgh, PA
johnnyvision - 2015-05-28 5:29 PM

hows this http://www.harborfreight.com/300-lb-capacity-atv-cargo-carrier-6985...





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