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Old 03-22-2016, 07:48 AM   #31
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Old 03-22-2016, 07:50 AM   #32
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Craig, I removed my locking levers and use the heavy duty 3M Scotch All Weather Fastener Velcro to keep my cover secured. In fact when I went to Custom RV for a tune up they installed a set for me and I removed them once I got back home. It was easy and cheap.


Would this be the correct item: http://www.amazon.com/Scotch-All-Wea.../dp/B00347A8EO

Could you post a picture as to where you placed them? thanks
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Old 03-22-2016, 12:00 PM   #33
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Craigerrr, you would be correct. I removed the tabs cause the cover would always get caught when I went to remove it to get access in the storage area. I covered the hole with some flexible caulking to prevent water from getting into the hole and painted over with black paint.
I wasn't worried that the cover would come off while going down the road either. The back shell keeps a good hold on the front of the cover and the Velcro on the back just really keeps it from bouncing around. As you can see I didn't use a big piece. I cleaned the surface and just as an added precaution wiped it with some alcohol to make sure there was no oily residue for a good bond.
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Old 03-22-2016, 02:39 PM   #34
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Thanks Kidkraz,

I know first hand now that plastic cover will not fly off on the highway as I drove off today trying the new bike rack out and forgot I did not have anything holding it down, plus today is very windy too.

I think the velcro will work just fine as you stated the back shell holds it down real well.

I did not even put on the WDH and it drove nice no sway Glad I did it this way.
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Old 03-09-2018, 06:33 PM   #35
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Question Receiver hitch 2" for rear of trail manor

I would like to know if a receiver hitch can be attached to the rear of my trail manor and if so are there any that bolt on, trail manor factory placed holes, set for a specific hitch or is it going to need to be welded in place.

I have seen the work folks have gone to to mount over the propane tanks and that a bit much.

My goal is to attach my 250cc apx 300lbs .


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Old 03-09-2018, 10:27 PM   #36
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You can use something like this " https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0007VDR..._t1_B0033WNJV4 "

and bolt it on and weld it on, cut out the original section of the TM bumper as it is so thin anyway and mount this in between the steel frame on each side...NOTE***** I am not saying this is the specific one for your TM, but an adjustable hitch mount is what I used for mine.
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Old 03-10-2018, 07:26 AM   #37
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I’m not sure th factory has issued any weight rating for the rear bumper, but the consensus here has been that anything exceeding the weight of a bicycle or two (ie 100 lbs combined weight of rack, hitch, and bikes) is not recommended. A 300-lb motorbike, especially when the moment arm of the rack will increase that number — most definitely not.

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I’m not sure th factory has issued any weight rating for the rear bumper, but the consensus here has been that anything exceeding the weight of a bicycle or two (ie 100 lbs combined weight of rack, hitch, and bikes) is not recommended. A 300-lb motorbike, especially when the moment arm of the rack will increase that number — most definitely not.

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I assume this is a spec for mounting a receiver on the rear bumper itself. It appears that Craig mounted his receiver directly to the TM frame. I assume that would significantly increase the weight rating.
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Old 03-10-2018, 04:46 PM   #39
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Default 300 lb on the rear of the TM too much

I think ShrimpBurrito is right. The 100lb spec is for the hitch receiver that TM put on the trailers, mounted to the frame. I bought mine from a TM owner that didn't want it any more. You can probably order one from the factory. But 300lb is going to be too much. I would think that would dynamically change the towing characteristics as well, with that much weight that far back.
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300 lbs hanging behind the rear bumper is going to take around 200 lbs off the tongue weight. I would think if the tongue drops below 11-12% of the trailer weight there will be sway issues. The trailer is a big lever with the forum at the axle.

I have always thought the weight limit issue of 100 lbs by TM for the bike rack was a weight and balance thing and not a mechanical limit of the frame/hitch???

See the youtube trailer sway youtube sway
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