Q&A

Finding Escapade Trailer Parts

Q: I just found a used Escapade trailer for sale. It’s in good shape but it does need some pieces to freshen it up and I’d like to estimate the cost of the parts I’ll need. I don’t want to buy this only to find that I have to spend another wad to fix it [...]

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Motorcycle Camping: What does a camper feel like behind a bike?

A lot of folks ask me what it feels like to pull a motorcycle camper or trailer. I never know exactly how to answer that because when I say it doesn’t really alter my riding all that much, I figure they’ll think I’m just saying that. So when I went out this summer, I shot [...]

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Trailer and Bike Wiring Compatability

Q: I am in the market for a good used Escapade in the 1990s and up. I purchased a 2004 Goldwing Trike last year and am considering now in looking for a trailer although my possibilities of locating one are slim to none because I’ve been searching the web for a year now and still [...]

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Softail Hitch Compatibility with Quick Release Accessories

Q: I would like to get your receiver style Chrome Hidden Hitch for my 2005 Heritage Softail Deluxe. I have the deluxe rigid saddlebags & a detachable solo rack which includes the required docking hardware kit, all mounted on the bike. Will these items cause a problem in installation? A: The hitch would fit, and [...]

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Why is the Escapade gel coat finish different from other motorcycle trailers?

Question:I would like to buy an Escapade motorcycle trailer in just the plain gel coat finish but I’m told it is different than other gel coat trailers. Why is this? Answer:The gel coat on the exterior of the Escapade is the same as other trailers. However, it is not a smooth finish that you would [...]

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