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This winter we are traveling to TX to visit some relatives. I have been trying to figure out a good route to take both down and up. Unfortunately we don't have a lot of time to use up but I would still like to see some sights on the way. I have been down the strait shot to TX many times and there isn't a whole lot to see on the strait shot. I was thinking either head over and follow the mountains down which would add on quite a few miles. Or nearly strait shot down to the FL panhandle and follow the ocean over to TX?
I spent a good part of my childhood in southern New Jersey & Pennsylvania. One of the things I missed the most from living the area is the abundance of out of doors opportunities.
Pennsylvania has mountains, white water rafting, canoeing, camping of all kinds, fishing galore, skiing, places to shoot without having to pay someone, and some awesome scenery...
My latest project..... coming up with a way to carry 2 Honda 2000i's outside the Ex. I only have one currently, but since WE3ZS is selling me his unused generator for $300, I will need to carry another. That way I will be able to run my a/c when roughing it. Here is where I am so far.
So I'm looking to hang 3 bikes on the front too. How far can the bike rack stick out before it's illegal ? For some reason I'm thinking no more than 3 feet by federal law ??
My latest project..... coming up with a way to carry 2 Honda 2000i's outside the Ex. I only have one currently, but since WE3ZS is selling me his unused generator for $300, I will need to carry another. That way I will be able to run my a/c when roughing it. Here is where I am so far.
So I'm looking to hang 3 bikes on the front too. How far can the bike rack stick out before it's illegal ? For some reason I'm thinking no more than 3 feet by federal law ??
My latest project..... coming up with a way to carry 2 Honda 2000i's outside the Ex. I only have one currently, but since WE3ZS is selling me his unused generator for $300, I will need to carry another. That way I will be able to run my a/c when roughing it. Here is where I am so far.
So I'm looking to hang 3 bikes on the front too. How far can the bike rack stick out before it's illegal ? For some reason I'm thinking no more than 3 feet by federal law ??
I would rethink two parts of your plan..........
First up would be the source for that second Honda genny.
Secondly, I would go crazy driving looking through/ over/around any part of a bike hanging off the front, maybe that's just my though. But I would keep that hitch basket there with the genny and it's new mate from somewhere else . But I like the idea of a rear frame mounted receiver hitch on the TT, I'm currently working on one for our TT to carry bikes (already have the 2/4 bike expandable rack) and a pair of storage boxes for camp supplies.
I would rethink two parts of your plan..........
First up would be the source for that second Honda genny.
Secondly, I would go crazy driving looking through/ over/around any part of a bike hanging off the front, maybe that's just my though. But I would keep that hitch basket there with the genny and it's new mate from somewhere else . But I like the idea of a rear frame mounted receiver hitch on the TT, I'm currently working on one for our TT to carry bikes (already have the 2/4 bike expandable rack) and a pair of storage boxes for camp supplies.
Yeah, this isn't all written in stone yet. I've looked and looked at putting a hitch receiver on the rear of our TT. I just don't want to cut the plastic underbelly in order to bolt one onto the frame rails. I have not given up on that thought yet.
I'd like to come with, or make two boxes to put the gennys in.... as a theft deterrent. Out of sight, out of mind. No where near done with this.
I made the center of the rack so it is a hitch receiver.... the bike rack slides right in. It drops down enough so I barely see the bikes. To me, I don't see that as any problem. My bigger worry is how far out it hangs ahead of the headlights. Its well beyond 3 feet... which I think is a problem.
I would rethink two parts of your plan..........
First up would be the source for that second Honda genny.
Secondly, I would go crazy driving looking through/ over/around any part of a bike hanging off the front, maybe that's just my though. But I would keep that hitch basket there with the genny and it's new mate from somewhere else . But I like the idea of a rear frame mounted receiver hitch on the TT, I'm currently working on one for our TT to carry bikes (already have the 2/4 bike expandable rack) and a pair of storage boxes for camp supplies.
That's kinda what I was thinking, I have seen a few nice racks on the back bumper of TT's and I wanted to build one myself but also did not want to cut into the underlayment layer of the TT. My friend was going to give me one to carry my Enduro XR 400 back there but that's a lot of weight for just a receiver and a bumper. Also, I am worried about it hanging kinda low as I take my TT off the pavement quite a bit and have allready dragged one of my rear support jacks and ruined it. So this brings up my question, has anybody ever "lifted" their TT? I was noticing that the TT axles are mounted under the leaf springs, how easy would it be to flip that and have the leafs over the axles giving me a few extra inches of clearance?
That's kinda what I was thinking, I have seen a few nice racks on the back bumper of TT's and I wanted to build one myself but also did not want to cut into the underlayment layer of the TT. My friend was going to give me one to carry my Enduro XR 400 back there but that's a lot of weight for just a receiver and a bumper. Also, I am worried about it hanging kinda low as I take my TT off the pavement quite a bit and have allready dragged one of my rear support jacks and ruined it. So this brings up my question, has anybody ever "lifted" their TT? I was noticing that the TT axles are mounted under the leaf springs, how easy would it be to flip that and have the leafs over the axles giving me a few extra inches of clearance?
I've heard about people doing the axle flipping like you described. Don't see why not. The forces on the suspension should be the same.
My former neighbor actually did it on his TT. Worked out well.
(I think you meant the axles are now on top of the springs, and you want to change them to sit under the springs.)
I've heard about people doing the axle flipping like you described. Don't see why not. The forces on the suspension should be the same.
My former neighbor actually did it on his TT. Worked out well.
(I think you meant the axles are now on top of the springs, and you want to change them to sit under the springs.)
Yeah that's what I meant tho say, I think it would lift the trailer up a for 3 or so inches, and that's about whst my excursion has, 3-4 inches, and my wdh is of a drop hitch. Also, I do plapla on adding some airbags soon to compensate for some squat, all those things together make sense.
Yeah that's what I meant tho say, I think it would lift the trailer up a for 3 or so inches, and that's about whst my excursion has, 3-4 inches, and my wdh is of a drop hitch. Also, I do plapla on adding some airbags soon to compensate for some squat, all those things together make sense.
The only possible side effect I could see is that there is some sway w the TT itself since it sits higher up. Doubt it's an issue or would even happen but.. I'd google it some more if I were you.
That's kinda what I was thinking, I have seen a few nice racks on the back bumper of TT's and I wanted to build one myself but also did not want to cut into the underlayment layer of the TT. My friend was going to give me one to carry my Enduro XR 400 back there but that's a lot of weight for just a receiver and a bumper. Also, I am worried about it hanging kinda low as I take my TT off the pavement quite a bit and have allready dragged one of my rear support jacks and ruined it. So this brings up my question, has anybody ever "lifted" their TT? I was noticing that the TT axles are mounted under the leaf springs, how easy would it be to flip that and have the leafs over the axles giving me a few extra inches of clearance?
Doing the axle "flip" on TTs is pretty popular, but just remember that it is NOT an actual axle "flip". The axles remain in the same orientation as they are now, you just have to get the kit that allows for a new spring perch to be mounted to the top of the axle. TT axles have a certain amount of camber built into them and actually flipping one over would have you wearing out tires quickly along with some strange handling.
Look to see what brand axles you have then search out the "flip kit" for those axles, it's a fairly easy project to do and will get you the extra ride height you are looking for.
Also, if you do add a receiver hitch to the rear of your TT be sure to mount it off of the FRAME of the trailer and NOT the rear bumper. Most modern TT rear bumpers are not rated to carry any weight at all and are prone to failure with much more than the weight of a spare tire mounted to them.
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. But I like the idea of a rear frame mounted receiver hitch on the TT, I'm currently working on one for our TT to carry bikes (already have the 2/4 bike expandable rack) and a pair of storage boxes for camp supplies.
