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: Tow Question


imagedj1
07-31-2004, 11:32 PM
Hey all! New guy here. question about towing. I have a Harley FatBoy with a 2 bike enclosed trailer. I'm really doubtful about the E being able to handle it. But my other alternative is an old Jeep Wrangler with a 5 speed, no cruise, no power steering/brakes, no radio and no AC. So, I'd rather use the E. Here are the specs on the trailer. Helpful opinions would be appreciated!

Overall Length 15' 11 1/2"
Width 84"
Height 81 1/2"
Interior Length 12' 4"
Width 80 1/2"
Height 65"
Front Platform Height 15 1/4"
Rear Platform Height 10 1/2"
Torflex EZ Lube Axles
Quantity tandem
Total Capacity 7000
Type 6" drop
Brakes electric
Tire Size ST205
15"
Tire Load Range C
Wheel Bolt Pattern 5
Hitch Ball Size 2 5/16""
Hitch Height to Top of Ball 18"
Hitch Weight 190
Curb Weight 2075
GVWR 7000
Payload Capacity (Avg.) 4925
Cubic Capacity (cu.ft.) 450
Camlocks yes
Rear Opening- Width 62 1/2"
Height 63"
Fiberglass Front Cap yes
Prefinished Aluminum Skin .030
Interior Walls 3/8" ply
Interior Floor 3/4" ply
Floor Mounted D-Rings 8
Wall Mounted D-Rings 4
Wheel Chocks 2
No. of Motorcycles That Will Fit 2

Kayakin' Dan
08-01-2004, 04:30 AM
Hitch Weight 190
Curb Weight 2075

Too big. But the manual shoulda told you that.

BigFoot
08-01-2004, 08:27 AM
Dan, Mr. Image may not be an Element owner, hence no owner manual to pursue. But regardless, you are as usual correct sir.

Sorry Mr. Image, the empty hog trailer is a weight hog and it alone is too much for the Element, which is designed for refined surfers, bike riders and kayaker's like Dan.

imagedj1
08-01-2004, 04:57 PM
Yeah, I kinda figured. But I thought I would ask as people here may have tried to tow more than the specs and may have some insight. That is why I posted the question. I'm fully aware of what the manual says, but I was interested in real world application, as I believe that manufacturer specs tend to be on the conservative side....Thanks for the help though!

BigFoot
08-01-2004, 10:09 PM
Oh, well if you want to push it to the possible limit, check this out:

http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=8372