New Job Takes Me To The West

[GSXR7ED]

I'm getting ready to go cross country from DE to NM; my new job is taking me out there for 6 months. Anyway, I decided to buy this trailer from Harbor Freight to transport my "T".

Here is my completed project; I still need to buy some bolts for the plywood and get a ramp set. I'm sure my wish-list will grow but I wanted to document this trip.

Ed

 

[cowboyup3371]

Good luck on the trip and I'm curious how well that works out. I thought about that last year when I moved from Colorado to Ohio but rented a Uhaul instead.

 

[GSXR7ED]

Thanks for the reply cowboy.

I'm impressed with how solid this trailer is...I made sure to get the 1150lb capacity with. the 12" wheels. The wiring wasn't too bad and all systems are go. A trip to the DMV on Monday and I'll be set for a NLT departure of this Wednesday.


Ed

 

[Agemax]

good luck Ed, hope everything works out well for you. take care on the road trip.

 

[GSXR7ED]

Thanks Agemax. I'll do my best with keeping this as a journal. I'll be safe too!


Ed

 

[tkent02]

You will enjoy the year round riding. What part of NM?

 

[GSXR7ED]

New Mexico Location

New Mexico Location

You will enjoy the year round riding. What part of NM?

I'll be in Alamogordo...tryna get some billeting on Holloman AFB before I get into a month to month cabin rental.


Ed

 

[Charlie G]

I'll be in Alamogordo...tryna get some billeting on Holloman AFB before I get into a month to month cabin rental.


Ed

There's a former member there named Frijolis and Beans with an 850L. A real character. Loved to stir the pot in the OT. If I was going there, I'd look him up. I've passed through there as a kid on one of our many trips across country and distinctly remember one sunset heading west from El Paso that was beautiful. You going to miss winter! Have a good trip.

cg

 

[tkent02]

I'll be in Alamogordo...tryna get some billeting on Holloman AFB before I get into a month to month cabin rental.


Ed

You should find a dirt bike before you leave, they cost a lot out here.

 

[Charlie G]

You should find a dirt bike before you leave, they cost a lot out here.

Good advice.

cg

 

[tkent02]

In fact, fill that trailer with them and make some money.

 

[GSXR7ED]

Hahaha!

I know it's a good suggestion with the dirt bikes but I'm taking my "T" only. My to do list seems to be growing instead of shrinking.


Ed

 

[850 Combat]

I have one of those trailers, and I have hauled a GS1000G and a Seca 650 on it several hundred miles without problems. I put 3/4" plywood on it and a piece of steel channel down the center. I also put a number of SS Eye bolts through the plywood into the channel.

The only problems have been that the grounding for the lights is supposed to be through the frame, and mine needed a dedicated ground to make them work. If you want it to fold, the wiring needs a lot of slack. I've had it for about 8 years now. The paint has not stood up well to UV. It has also not stood up that well to the moisture in the air in Tillamook. Altogether, it was well worth the $200 on sale that I paid. The tires are rated for only 50 mph too. Eventually, I'll replace them. I have towed mostly at 60-65, but I always had that rating in the back of my mind.

 

[GSXR7ED]

Mt Trailer

Mt Trailer

I have one of those trailers, and I have hauled a GS1000G and a Seca 650 on it several hundred miles without problems. I put 3/4" plywood on it and a piece of steel channel down the center. I also put a number of SS Eye bolts through the plywood into the channel.

The only problems have been that the grounding for the lights is supposed to be through the frame, and mine needed a dedicated ground to make them work. If you want it to fold, the wiring needs a lot of slack. I've had it for about 8 years now. The paint has not stood up well to UV. It has also not stood up that well to the moisture in the air in Tillamook. Altogether, it was well worth the $200 on sale that I paid. The tires are rated for only 50 mph too. Eventually, I'll replace them. I have towed mostly at 60-65, but I always had that rating in the back of my mind.

I've got a 3/4 inch 4X8 piece of plywood and I've installed a rack system--30 screws per side; 60 screws holding this one piece down. I've also weather treated the wood and it has good grip.

I grounded the white wire to the bottom side of the tongue and covered it with black tape. This trip will tell a true story about my efforts in this task.

Ed

 

[850 Combat]

I've got a 3/4 inch 4X8 piece of plywood and I've installed a rack system--30 screws per side; 60 screws holding this one piece down. I've also weather treated the wood and it has good grip.

I grounded the white wire to the bottom side of the tongue and covered it with black tape. This trip will tell a true story about my efforts in this task.

Ed

I found that the tongue was not connected electrically to the tail lights.

 

[dorkburger]

Ed, good luck with the travelling and job. I look forward to reading about it. Enjoy the winter riding!

 

[GSXR7ED]

Thanks DB. I'll do my best with documenting this trip.


Ed

 

[GSXR7ED]

Packing out the truck today...I plan on leaving at 0-dark-thirty tomorrow (0400) so got plenty to do. I've got some side covers to mail out to AX2007 and then it's back to prepping my SUV.

Ed

 

[Lila :)]

Packing out the truck today...I plan on leaving at 0-dark-thirty tomorrow (0400) so got plenty to do. I've got some side covers to mail out to AX2007 and then it's back to prepping my SUV.

Ed

Good Luck on the trip Ed! I have "visited" ABQ many times, hope you like it. Drive safely!

 

[Crankthat]

The first thing that crossed my mind when reading this and seeing the trailer was the tires. Keep a good eye on them!
Safe journey Ed.