Here is an e-mail from a UTC1 owner who modified it for their best friend
I would like to provide you with an insight on how the UCT1 performed. Once I made some
modifications (see attached picture), a few short test rides, we were ready for our 2,700 mile
family trip. With our dog Diva in tow we traveled from Rocky Mount, NC to Minnesota and back.
The trailer towed perfectly on hills, mountain curves and heavy rains. It is a very durable,
and steady impressive trailer. Of course we received much attention everywhere we stopped with
people coming out of their cars and taking pictures, but the trip was safe and lots of fun.
Modifications: I added a snowmobile windshield cut a hole in the center and added padding. I
added a trap door in the back so the pooch could get in and out easy (so I did not have to lift
60 pounds over and over). I added three house vents so when the day was warm there was plenty
of ventilation. I added a loop on the floor and padding so I could tether her with her leash so
she could not jump out during travels.
Suggestions: The trailer has a 2 inch receiver which is sever over kill and the matching hitch
from a link from your web page only comes with a 1 7/8 ball a down smaller receiver is
suggested. The wiring is for a standard car and does not match a Harley which needs an extra
to be purchased. The running lights needed to be un-ganged from the tail light on the trailer
and ran to the extra wire. This modification would be helpful on the instructions. The self
tapping screws provided to connect the box to the frame were too short and did not grab so I
needed to purchase longer ones to work.
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This is an e-mail I recieved from Rick in Mi after Sturgis
He made a few changes during assembly that I have passed on to the factory.
Also there is some help for Harley Lighting set up. Thanks Rick...
I've used my new UCT1 trailer a couple of times now and have a few
observations and recommendations. It was advertised as, and I purchased it,
to be a trailer to be towed behind a motorcycle. Overall, I am very happy
with it and I get a lot of inquiries from other bikers- I'm sending them
your way. My shake-down trip was about 300 miles in July. A friend followed
me home and said he couldn't believe how stable the trailer was- no hop,
shimmy or rocking- just rock solid directly behind the bike. That's how it
feels and looks to the rider as well. My second trip was over 3100 miles and
the trailer performed exactly the same all the way.
The only mishap was that I bounced one of the tow-chain hooks out of the
carrier on the bike and by the time I realized it the hook was gone. I'd
recommend replacing the tow hooks with a snap hook or a nut-link that can be
closed securely.
Also, for my motorcycle, the tow chains were about 2 links too long.
As for assembly, just a few minor details- The 4 self tapping screws used to
mount the box to the frame were about 1/4" too short to bite and thread into
the frame. I used screws a full 1/2" longer along with a 1 1/2" fender
washer. I did not trust the small screw head would not pull through the
fiberglass box at some point.
My motorcycle hitch came with a 1 7/8" ball. The trailer had a 2" coupler-
you might consider specifying a option here. I had to choose to alter one- I
went to a 2" ball on the hitch since I didn't want to alter the trailer boom
for a 1 7/8" coupler, though, 2" sure seems like overkill.
Lighting kit- A novice might need additional help beyond your instructions.
You sent a standard automotive, 4 wire kit. My Harley has a 5 wire taillight
harness so I had to rewire the lights and use some of the excess wire length
you provided to run an additional pair. My 5 pins are 1. Running, 2. Ground,
3. Left turn, 4. Right Turn, 5. Stop lamp. I used the smaller bulb in your
light kit as the running light and the dual fillament bulb as brake and turn
signal (I think you had the running and turn signal filaments ganged
together). The extra pair of wire I ran was joined at the harness connector
and split at the rear to attach each Brakelight filament.
The trailer kit didn't include any silicone. I used 1 1/2 10oz. tubes to
seal all seams inside and out as well as to secure the spoiler to the top, adding the silicone to hold the spoiler more securely.
NOTE: The factory does not send the silicone with the trailer due to temprature changes it will be subject to. (Can not freeze it or let it get over 90 degrees)
Everyone who inquires has been quite impressed with the size, functionality
and price.
Size is a compromise- South Dakota wind on the nose across I-90 made
drafting a necessity. Maintained 70-80MPH from Detroit, Mich-Spearfish SD.
btw- are there any recommended top speeds pulling with these smaller (higher
revolution) tires?
NOTE: The 8 inch tires are rated for 70 mph. The tapered roller bearings have no problem with 70 mph at this small load level.
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