Being your senior, I can say this with enthusiasm, buy a "Gardners kneeling pad". They are a heavy foam rubber to put one's knee on the concrete or ground. I use mine all the time. They weigh nothing, make a nice back rest on the seat of the motorcycle and save the knees from the hard ground.
Great idea...We usually let down our front jacks first, then our rear because our rear jacks are shorter. We can't lift the front if we put the rear jacks down first. Also depending on our camp layout, sometimes we would let down the front jacks while the trailer is attached to the bike. Then detach the trailer and roll it into our set-up location before letting down the rear jacks. But it's two of us, so it's easier. We thought about changing to scissor jacks but never got around to buying them.
It's always finding the right solution for each of us. With two people and a different trailer, your setup makes perfect sense. I think this is going to work for me.
Great idea When I replaced my tires. I got new rims with the tires. At Walmart, and they are about an inch taller, which makes all the difference in the world.
All my replacements have had the same size rim... maybe I need to look around more. I don't want to raise the tub too high, I'll trip getting in and out of the trailer!
As others have mentioned, the Goldwing 1500 has an onboard air compressor than will easily adjust the shocks for more weight or height. There is also a valve in the right rear saddlebag. You can buy an extension air hose to connect to this and use it to air up your tires.
There are a lot of things I am going to have to learn about the Goldwing... looking forward to getting to know her. Now, just need a decent weekend to trailer her to the shop here.
Love your videos but I ordered my mini mate with a tongue handle. I lift and the jacks just fall down. Mine is a 2024 which sits 2" higher so the jacks clear the ground when unlatched. I would recommend you order the axle lift kit for $25 from Sheldon on the older models. I am pushing 70 years old. Just my 2 cents worth. Please keep up the great videos Old Guy.
I put a 1" spacer in that does help. With 20 year old jacks, they don't drop quite as nice as new. I did replace 2 last year and will replace the others this year. With the 5 lb. propane tank and the tongue box, I've added just enough extra weight to the tongue to make picking it up high enough for the jacks to deploy to be a bit more ackward. How easy do you find it swinging them back up?
I’ve been meaning to ask about the longer tongue you added. How does it affect towing? I’ve noticed you don’t have any complaints about it but still wanted to ask. Thank you for sharing your journey. Tom
When I got the trailer in 2018, it had a 5' tongue on it. I am sure that is the original size. 22" of that is under the tub. I had seen some people with front box, propane and wheeled trailer jack running 7' tongues and when went that route first. Just lets you put too much weight on the tongue. I then went to the 6' tongue and have found that perfect with the front box and propane. I think it makes it more manueverable when at a campsite. I've been very happy with it while towing.
@@OldGuyonaBike thank you. Had to take my HD trike back to HD to get the lights redone. I used the wrong wiring harness. Harley has a very complicated computer system so I wasn’t about to try it on my own. Thanks again for your reply.
Everyone can't be the same.... I'm glad I am getting a 30 year old bike at this point. I can relate to it's lack of technology. Hope they get you hooked up just fine.@@carr869
Neat idea , I haven’t seen or of Air Shim before. Does your new set up weigh the same as old one ? ( the cut out board) . Also don’t forget to adjust your air suspension on the 1500 when pulling trailer . I don’t use a trailer but I do use a loaded cooler rack for long trips and this makes it set lower than 2 up if I don’t adjust it. By all means save that back you only got one , keep um coming
It's funny that I had not run across air shims before. They are used in construction to square up door and window frames and lock smiths use them to pry open locked car door enough to get a rod in to trip the door lock switch. Weighs about the same as the 2x4 and is not going to be thown in the fire by mistake. I'll remember to adjust the air shocks. a few new things to get used to.
With a full cooler, drop down wheel and propane tank on the hitch, I can't lift a hitch to swing out the jack stands. I prefer to lift either side of the tub as I show here.
I have occassionally struggled with getting the 2x4 in place. With the tongue box on, the propane tank on and the rear jacks deployed...in uneven ground, it can be hard on the back and ackward. With a fixed length, maybe an inch longer it still might not be enough. To have up to 3"s of varable height looks like it will work for me. After over 100 setups, I know it will work for me.
Being your senior, I can say this with enthusiasm, buy a "Gardners kneeling pad". They are a heavy foam rubber to put one's knee on the concrete or ground. I use mine all the time. They weigh nothing, make a nice back rest on the seat of the motorcycle and save the knees from the hard ground.
Thanks Richard. Good asvice. I usually have a square of carpet with me but the kneeling pad would be so much better.
Light weight...packs away easily!!....perfect!...great idea!!..thanks for sharing...stay safe out there!!😎🤙👍🤙👍🇨🇦
I think it will be handy in saving my back.
Great idea...We usually let down our front jacks first, then our rear because our rear jacks are shorter. We can't lift the front if we put the rear jacks down first. Also depending on our camp layout, sometimes we would let down the front jacks while the trailer is attached to the bike. Then detach the trailer and roll it into our set-up location before letting down the rear jacks. But it's two of us, so it's easier. We thought about changing to scissor jacks but never got around to buying them.
It's always finding the right solution for each of us. With two people and a different trailer, your setup makes perfect sense. I think this is going to work for me.
I like that idea Jim. It works and isn't to complicated. Looking forward to seeing you out there camping in 24.
Hoping to get a few practice night's in this year before hitting the road, but I'm glad I have time and a space to get a lot of prep done now.
Thinking about a Mini Mate. I’m no spring chicken. You’re a big help.
Spring sprung a long time ago for this old rooster. Always trying to learn new tricks though.
Great idea When I replaced my tires. I got new rims with the tires. At Walmart, and they are about an inch taller, which makes all the difference in the world.
All my replacements have had the same size rim... maybe I need to look around more. I don't want to raise the tub too high, I'll trip getting in and out of the trailer!
Good Idea ,greetings from Emma,Ky.
Any trick to save old backs!
As others have mentioned, the Goldwing 1500 has an onboard air compressor than will easily adjust the shocks for more weight or height. There is also a valve in the right rear saddlebag. You can buy an extension air hose to connect to this and use it to air up your tires.
There are a lot of things I am going to have to learn about the Goldwing... looking forward to getting to know her. Now, just need a decent weekend to trailer her to the shop here.
Great idea Jim and very well done! 👍
It's the little things that make life easier.
Excellent idea buddy save your back for sure have a great week take care
Got to try to get at least another 20 years out of it lol.
I love the idea! Thanks for the hack Jim. I just ordered myself one, lol
I can't believe I didn't know these existed!
lol, I didn't until your video, thanks@@OldGuyonaBike
A great display on how to work smarter Jim. I haven't seen this product before either. Good rig for sure!
I can see these coming in handy for all sorts of things.
Well done what a good idea ! 👌
Great little set-up. Cheers Dave
Yep good idea👍. It’s easier on the Leasure lite though
The Leesure Lite's top becoming the floor would make it easier.
Good idea! I would think that your new Goldwing would be able to handle a little more hitch weight...enough to handle a regular jack?????
After a season without the wheeled hitch jack, I don't feel I need it. This is such a simple solution.
Love your videos but I ordered my mini mate with a tongue handle. I lift and the jacks just fall down. Mine is a 2024 which sits 2" higher so the jacks clear the ground when unlatched. I would recommend you order the axle lift kit for $25 from Sheldon on the older models. I am pushing 70 years old. Just my 2 cents worth. Please keep up the great videos Old Guy.
I put a 1" spacer in that does help. With 20 year old jacks, they don't drop quite as nice as new. I did replace 2 last year and will replace the others this year. With the 5 lb. propane tank and the tongue box, I've added just enough extra weight to the tongue to make picking it up high enough for the jacks to deploy to be a bit more ackward. How easy do you find it swinging them back up?
Well they are new and I put a small amount of grease on them and I can just lift them up with my foot.
I’ve been meaning to ask about the longer tongue you added. How does it affect towing? I’ve noticed you don’t have any complaints about it but still wanted to ask. Thank you for sharing your journey.
Tom
When I got the trailer in 2018, it had a 5' tongue on it. I am sure that is the original size. 22" of that is under the tub. I had seen some people with front box, propane and wheeled trailer jack running 7' tongues and when went that route first. Just lets you put too much weight on the tongue. I then went to the 6' tongue and have found that perfect with the front box and propane. I think it makes it more manueverable when at a campsite. I've been very happy with it while towing.
@@OldGuyonaBike thank you. Had to take my HD trike back to HD to get the lights redone. I used the wrong wiring harness. Harley has a very complicated computer system so I wasn’t about to try it on my own. Thanks again for your reply.
Everyone can't be the same.... I'm glad I am getting a 30 year old bike at this point. I can relate to it's lack of technology. Hope they get you hooked up just fine.@@carr869
Neat idea , I haven’t seen or of Air Shim before. Does your new set up weigh the same as old one ? ( the cut out board) . Also don’t forget to adjust your air suspension on the 1500 when pulling trailer . I don’t use a trailer but I do use a loaded cooler rack for long trips and this makes it set lower than 2 up if I don’t adjust it. By all means save that back you only got one , keep um coming
It's funny that I had not run across air shims before. They are used in construction to square up door and window frames and lock smiths use them to pry open locked car door enough to get a rod in to trip the door lock switch. Weighs about the same as the 2x4 and is not going to be thown in the fire by mistake. I'll remember to adjust the air shocks. a few new things to get used to.
good Idea :)
With a full cooler, drop down wheel and propane tank on the hitch, I can't lift a hitch to swing out the jack stands. I prefer to lift either side of the tub as I show here.
That works too.
Come on guys 400+ views and less than 80 likes, punch the 👍 tab help him out
Thanks for the push.
Really??? Why not just make the original 2x4 a little longer?
I have occassionally struggled with getting the 2x4 in place. With the tongue box on, the propane tank on and the rear jacks deployed...in uneven ground, it can be hard on the back and ackward. With a fixed length, maybe an inch longer it still might not be enough. To have up to 3"s of varable height looks like it will work for me. After over 100 setups, I know it will work for me.