Recent content by JohnC

I agree with the bolded. The problem starts at the TV. 1.25" hitches are generally designed for no more than a bike rack or small carrying platform. Towing a trailer and bikes with multiple adapters is asking for trouble. I would start by upgrading the hitch to a 2".

Sorry for your situation. Best of luck with the sale.

Oh, I do have trailer brakes and a 7 pin. I would recommend them for everybody regardless of tow vehicle. Also, don’t know where you live but in California and possibly other states, without brakes the trailer can only be certified to 1500 lbs capacity which could cause insurance issues if...

Mine was determined at birth. I've always liked it so I stuck with it. ;)

I tow my 560 with a Rav4 hybrid which is rated for 1750. If you aren't always climbing big passes you should be fine.

Curious what year your hybrid is. Mine is 2017. While I don't do a lot of mountain towing I definitely do have to go through the Grapevine or the Cajon Pass, out and back on every trip anywhere as well as routine gradients just getting from A to B. While it isn't what I would call powerful it...

Regarding rooftop solar I'm not sure what the factory uses now but my 560 was one of the first they offered it on. It is 126W and the panels are CIGs panels which do a phenomenal job of gathering sun even when partially shaded. I believe they still use something similar although they have...

I think you should call Cary and run all this by him. You have some mighty big plans. Find out for sure what is or isn't physically possible trailer wise before investing in anything.

Only if it's fully stocked. ;)

I have my 560 insured through the Auto Club which also has my car and homeowners insurance. So there are some discounts involved for multiple policies. My annual premium for the 560 is $177 which is just paid today for the next year. It is combined with the car policy but broken out separately...

Nothing to check out. Just do it. At my age lifting a 55 lb e-bike to try and align it on the rails of the rack is an accident waiting to happen. No need to damage myself or the 560. I can and do usually lift the bike off the rack. Much simpler than getting it on. (It's all about the handlebars.)

Very cool.

Ouch! My back hurts just looking at that photo. Good choice on the 1UP. I have one that uses the hitch on my car or the 560. They’re awesome. And if you’re hauling e-bikes, they sell a ramp that allows you to not have to lift the bike up on the rack. Worth its weight in gold.

I have a cheap Vornado electric heater I use with shore power. It has two settings. One at 175W the other at 350W. I find 350W way too hot. The 175 can be a bit too much depending on how you aim it in the cabin. But as infrequently as I use it, I find the 175W perfect.

I don't use them for toilet paper.