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Anyone have issues with trailering with a hard top on an open trailer? I see in the catalog they do not recommend trailering with an open trailer.
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I before I got the glass windshield, I trailered mine everywhere at 70-80 mph. No problem. Have the Honda roof and the 1000-5.
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Nope. Hard top with super ATV split windshield.
No issues here
may have one of those clamps that holds it to the rops loose or cracked
may have one of those clamps that holds it to the rops loose or cracked
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Ditto here... No issues on a 2016 1000-5 with OEM top & LOTS of miles on the trailer... Both with & without w/shield.
Probably something the lawyers made them put in the sales brochure to cover thier butts...
Probably something the lawyers made them put in the sales brochure to cover thier butts...
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Just bought mine yesterday. Salesman cautioned to never trailer it backwards (don't back it on to the trailer). Sure to pull the roof off
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Here's how I trailer mine when I'm not using the toy hauler. I don't tie it down like in the first picture anymore, I secure it the way it shows in the second photo now.
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Hello all. I have honda p50, I use a 6x10 trailer and use mite-tite hold downs and have hard top and windshield and have had no problems towing with car and motor home. Make sure you secure doors to prevent flapping. Be safe.
Trailer regularly without issues, have 1/4 windscreen. Roof clamps remain tight.
I have a P1000-3 which has a windshield, and I've had no problem with the hard top at all - drive around 60 mph or maybe a little faster. I have soft windows on the doors, and I noticed that they tended to want to blow outward. I opened the little rear window when trailering, and it seems to relieve the air pressure.
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I've got a 2016 Pioneer 1000M5D with a Honda hardtop that I pull on an open trailer. Was told at the dealership not to tow it with the top on, but couldn't find any serious data indicating WHY. I used to put lifting straps over the top but for the past two years have not used anything to add additional strength or ti-down. Pull the rig at 70 MPH regularly on 4 - 5 hour trips to the country. I regularly check the connection/mounting brackets but that's about it.
I have pulled mine (P5) down the freeway doing 80 mph, the only thing I lost was the weatherstripping that runs down the side of the windshield. I replaced it and super glued them on.
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I tow my 2017 1000-3 on open trailer, but towing cover (Honda) disintegrated. Now I put straps around cab about 1 foot above windshield to keep doors from blowing off. I'm going to try opening rear flex window to see if it helps. On long trips it is in a toy hauler, so no issues.
I bought about a 15' length on heavy duty bungee cord (maybe it a little over 1/2 in diameter) on Amazon, and I tied it around the cab to keep my fabric doors from getting torn up. I ran the cord horizontally maybe 12 inches down from the roof, and parallel to the roof. I simply tied a knot in the cord at the right length and stretched it over the entire cab. It is simple and works great. On short trips I just open the small rear window, but on long hauls I still get out the bungee (less than $25 on Amazon as I recall). It firmly secures the fabric door from catching the wind . I use a Aluma 12' tilt, open, hydraulic assist, trailer which is great for the P1000 - very easy on and off.
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Add me to the list of successfully towing 1000-5 Pioneers with factory roof in place many times behind our F150 or Ram 3500, at highway speeds. I’ve NEVER placed it backwards on my open aluminum 12’ tilt trailer so I can’t comment whether roof would fail, though I wouldn‘t be surprised.
I realize this a little late but I've towed mine many miles on trailer backwards with the OEM half windshield. no problems.
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