Hitch options for a R3T

MtlSteve

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2014 R3T
Good day group. Just wondering what hitch options are available for the R3T. See some for the R3R, but none for the R3T
 
I believe Fozzies towbar is foe a wide tire rocket....a Touring has a slimmer rear tire
Yep, and different frames too.
@Tripps offer could be a bargain.
@tribal has probably done the most towing on a Rocket III (across continental USA a few times, Alaska and Mexico too in past few years) but his were/are the Dual headlight models same as the UK seller's Rocket III. He has now retired his Tribal and is now towing with his Red stripe/ Black ABS Roadster.



There were/are a couple of companies in the USA that made them I think for R3T and certainly another here in Australia, Classic Industries (since shut down) made tow hitches and trailer for all brands of motorcycle for 30+ years and sold internationally.
They made 3 versions for the Triumph Rocket III models both dual 2004-2009 3 pipe Standards, Classics (w footboards & a set to fit with Jardines aftermarket pipes), 2010-2018 2 pipe Roadster with ABS and single headlight 2008-2018 R3Ts with and w/o ABS.

There will still be many used Classic Industries ones in the USA but confusion as to the model and fitment is likely from sellers if they didn't use it themselves.

Classic Industries R3 tow bar from Queensland Australia.

CLASSIC INDUSTRIES :: MOTORCYCLE TRAILER HITCH AND TOWBAR :: SHOP​

Online Shop for motorcycle trailer hitch or towbars for Aprilia BMW Bowell Cagiva Can-Am Ducati Harley Davidson Honda Hyosung Kawasaki Moto Guzzi Suzuki Triumph Yamaha Vespa Victory Royal Enfield Piaggio Indian
www.classicind.com.au
New prices below, now the business is shut already.
They did sell a lot of these towbars in the USA too. Australian Dollar prices at the time.

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'TT17' Triumph Rocket III 2003 to 2009 $475.00
12 'TT21' Triumph Rocket III Touring 2008 onward With hard pannier bags $475.00
15 'TT24' Triumph Rocket III with Jardine exhausts and Roadster 2010 onwards $475.00

Yours is an R3T so you would need the TT21 version.

The versions below ARE NOT the R3T ones so you can ID and NOT buy by mistake.

These are all solid bar/plate and not tubed steel.
Pretty sure these below are TT17 Triumph Rocket III 2003 to 2009.







TT24
Triumph Rocket III with Jardine exhaust pipes and the Roadster. Current model from 2010
Note differences




The one below was Mittzy's Roadster one he sold a while ago. Note the different plate shape at end and much lower rail height to accommodate lower mufflers like Jardines need too!
Drawing/details of extra tab and side struts kindly provided by @Mitzzy
TT24 Triumph Rocket III with Jardine exhausts and Roadster 2010 onwards :




 
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Here is another I posted a while ago.
Trekker TH-004
The eBay seller TrailerETC is actually the maker of these for Trekker according to Trekkers website.
Trailer Etc
TrekkerTrailer.com » Price list
US$299 new apparently:
2008-UP Triumph Rocket III Touring Trailer Tow Hitch – Trailer Etc…
Certainly looks neat fitted.

eBay listing description
2008-UP Triumph Rocket III Touring Trailer Tow Hitch
This kit includes: Black powder coated receiver, and *bolted* ball holder (tongue) to prevent noise and includes all necessary hardware (bolts, nuts, bushings). Chrome ball holder (tongue) is optional for 29.95$ USD.
Does not include ball.

2008-UP TRIUMPH ROCKET III ROCKET3 TOURING TRAILER TOW HITCH | EBAY​

This hitch is manufactured by Trailer ETC. And is specially designed for your 2008-UP Triumph Rocket III Touring Trailer Tow Hitch. 2010-17 Can-Am Spyder RT Trailer Tow Hitch with Wiring Harness (#331920782803).
www.ebay.com


 
If memory serves, I'm pretty sure mine is a Bushtec or Bushtech, it was around $500, I think.