Anybody ever ride towing one of these things without a passenger on board? My situation is solo there, tandem back. Would this work?
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I have riden a few times with no rider on the back. When I got going really fast the back starts to bounce around a little bit and torques the bike side to side a little bit. I dont think its a big deal, just dont go really fast.
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I haven't actually tried it- but I don't think it would be a problem. It's a pretty stable thing. My son never really peddles and he leans all different ways and it doesn't really impede my ability to balance and ride.
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I have never had an issue. My use is to school with, home without. ... and back Again.
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I think it would be ok. My husband rode it around the block without the kids the first time to make sure it was connected right and to see how it felt pulling the bike. He said it was fine.
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We have an 11 foot and a 12 foot SUPs, and we were able to use the SurfStow to transport both boards using bungee cords, but we wouldn't recommend it. It was very heavy and did not feel secure. We ended up buying a second SurfStow, and they work very well with one board.
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Leslie, did you ever figure it out? I just started traveling towing a 18' trailer with 3 dogs and I need to buy a good GPS that will avoid those steep grades if possible, but also lead me to the closest campgrounds, groceries and gas. There are too many choices and it is so confusing. Looking for advice from someone who has figured it out! Thanks!
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Good question. I can only give you first hand experience; don't do it! I had two bikes on this rack behind my trailer. I lost one bike and the basket of the other. Apparently, there is a lot more movement behind a towed vehicle for this design.
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I haven't gotten my dog on it because 1) she's not too keen on water and 2) she's 65 pounds. However, I have had my 3-year old great nephew on it as a passenger and it was great. I wouldn't add a dog unless you've added the deck traction pads that cover the bulk of the deck.
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Never trailer with the wheel down! And just the wheel pivots. But never transport with wheel down while towing
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Any time u add air it will lift the rear regardless of load. the only thing is when there is no load the suspension is a lot stiffer. I usually ride with 15lbs it gives u lift but still rides good. I never go over 45lbs. 50 is the max better safe than sorry & I tow a really heavy trailor no problem
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I used this extension for my dinghy tow on my 4000 lb jeep. My recent trip went from Tampa,FL&gt;Estes Park, CO&gt;Moab,UT&gt; Albuquerque, NM&gt;Tampa. Lots of climbs & descents. Work without a hitch.(pun intended.)
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Hi Laurette, We cannot recommend any of our carriers be installed on a trailer or towed vehicle. In terms of trailers, the suspension is far different than on passenger automobiles by design. Mainly the rear axle is much farther forward as compared to a passenger vehicle. Thus, any road vibrations or bumps, are amplified over the longer distance which is transferred to the carrier and bikes, so that scenario poses a risk to the equipment, the carrier, as well as the receiver it is installed into, and other drivers. When it comes to a towed vehicle, if there were to be a failure of any component during transit the issue may not come to light until there is a major issue or failure due to the fact the bikes would not be easily visible, so in short, it leaves the possibility that something small could turn into something large with potentially no indication. This would of course be a rare instance, but nonetheless these are the reasons for our recommendations.
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http://www.coloradorchobbies.com/ check with a email to these guys and you will see if it will have no problem flying. My son has one and It has a lot of lift for its size.
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HiYou would need to remove traction bar unit first then you can back up. Pull two pins and remove unit. Put back on before towing again. Hope this helps
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I would never try it,it is heavy alone,oars and gear would be more than I would want to handle. Bob
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Yes! That is exactly what I did. We rode to school, and I rode home without a rider. You will love it!
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Hi Jeremy,I have not tried yet paddling alone. But I do not think it will be a problem.Att,Alexandre
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It will be tough especially on the back rider. Besides being the steersman and "propeller" s/he has to bend their legs to the point where it may interfere with the paddling action. The person in the front can stretch their feet out into the front. I would recommend one kayak per, especially if you are any taller than 5'4" (seriously, seated your buttocks to soles of your feet extend 3 feet), it will be cramped. With gear, f'gettaboutit!
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Yes I towed it nine miles in one day. Not bad on the flat! However the hills were somwhat a bigger effort. I was homeless however and had no other choice. Got it parked, leveled out, set it up and went to sleep for 8 months before the cold of Indiana drove us inside. I was using a Gennis Mountain bike, 21 speed. I used low range and first gear all the way.
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I don't think you will like this for towing your boat. I only used mine one time, and that was only about 400 ft on grass moving a 3500 lb camper using a small tractor. It felt very loose and wobbly and I wouldn't have used it if I had time to find something else. I was only going about 3 mph. It made enough torque to bend a hitch adaptor I was using so I can imagine it might be able to damage itself. A non-adjustable shank with the drop or rise you need is probably a better idea.