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05-25-2020, 08:10 AM #11
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I've done unloaded about 40 times, but this thread was still a great read. Learn something new everyday! One thing I can add is that I always unload *prior* to setting the camper into the site. Flat road, parking lot, etc. trying to avoid wet grass or loose sand, etc.
CJ & Jo
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10-26-2020, 10:43 AM #12
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So I loaded the bike into the camper again. Had to load when it was drizzling out which I wasn't looking forward to. Bike went up the ramp no problem, but as soon as I tried to get the front tire in the chock, the rear tire hit the metal of the dovetail and started to slide the bike over. I finally managed to get it in the chock and centered. I promptly went out and bought some friction tape for those metal areas.
When taking the bike out at the camp ground, I had it in gear. I wasn't sure which gear would be best so I put it in 4th. Maybe 1st would had been better? It still managed to turn the engine over while in gear, going down the ramp. I stayed on the front brakes and it still skidded right down again. Since it was in gear, it was a slow manageable skid this time. I was not confident enough to roll it down the ramp with my foot on the rear brake. I assumed 6th would be harder to turn the engine over, but maybe I am backwards and 1st would had been harder?
It was cold again, about 40 degrees. I have to assume the bike tires turn to hard rubber when the temps get below 50 which is why this thing keeps skidding when I take it out.
I'll get this figured out eventually.
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10-26-2020, 04:58 PM #13
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Backpacker and tent camper all my life, including BSA as a kid and adult.
Motorcycle trips across the USA with a tent - 1978 to Present.
02-10-2005 - 2002 F350 SWD PSD and 2003 Citation 10'8S mostly for Crater Lake Ski Patrol.
10-29-2015 - 2016 Grand Design 380TH. It's HUGE compared to a camper.
10-19-2018 - traded truck for a 2016 Ram 3500 DRW Laramie CC 4 X 4 Long Box.
03-16-2019 - Traded Momentum for a New 2018 374TH-R Solitude
FULL TIME RV'er Nov 2021
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10-26-2020, 07:04 PM #14
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Last edited by Bungy; 10-26-2020 at 07:22 PM.
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10-27-2020, 05:57 AM #15
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I load an Ultra Limited and a Street Glide in the TH. Unload both the same way. First gear, engine off. Feather the clutch going down. Have full control all the way backwards. If I ever feel like it might be getting out of control I just let the clutch out and stop. Then go again from there. Easy Peasy.
Neil and Joyce Anderson
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2010 F350SD Dually / 2019 Harley Ultra Limited (Mine) / 2016 Harley Street Glide (Wife's)
Might get to retire someday if we ever stop spending money!!
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10-27-2020, 06:02 AM #16
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I appreciate the input everyone. I will try 1st gear when I unload it next week. 4th gear was no match and turned the engine over!
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10-31-2020, 06:08 PM #17
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I have a 376th as well, and carry an '08 Streetglide.
I too have noticed at times, whether it be humidity, condensation, or even just walking up the ramp after walking across dewy grass, it can get real slick, real quick.
Here's a thought.......... I bought a roll of Tread Tape, or Traction tape. Hell, I don't remember what it's called. It's the black traction tape you can put on your steps so you don't slip. Get a roll of that, put a strip down each side, and then a strip or two down the middle of the ramp for the tires. Works great, even when wet.
You can pick a roll of that up anywhere - Home Depot, Lowes........
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11-08-2020, 03:31 PM #18
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Took the bike out of the garage today. It's 70 out so lots of traction for the tires. However, I did keep it in first this time. huge difference. It would complete one stroke and stop the bike dead on the ramp. Much better than a higher gear and skidding down the ramp on the front tire! Thanks everyone.
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11-08-2020, 04:19 PM #19
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Backpacker and tent camper all my life, including BSA as a kid and adult.
Motorcycle trips across the USA with a tent - 1978 to Present.
02-10-2005 - 2002 F350 SWD PSD and 2003 Citation 10'8S mostly for Crater Lake Ski Patrol.
10-29-2015 - 2016 Grand Design 380TH. It's HUGE compared to a camper.
10-19-2018 - traded truck for a 2016 Ram 3500 DRW Laramie CC 4 X 4 Long Box.
03-16-2019 - Traded Momentum for a New 2018 374TH-R Solitude
FULL TIME RV'er Nov 2021
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11-09-2020, 05:55 AM #20
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