trailering/fueling question

[nealchick]

My manual states not to top off the tank when trailering, because it can cause a vapor lock. Anyone had this issue, I naturally want to fuel up before heading to a destination. Real concern there or what.

Thanks in advance.

Neal

 

[rightarm]

I've never trailered with a full tank with my 03 Rx1, can cause a vapor lock and can even cause a hydraulic lock.Just my .02

 

[airboss]

In my case, I do trailer quite often with full fuel. However, like a lot of other members on this site, I installed fuel shut-off valves. This worked fine for a couple of seasons, then the valves began leaking. So I removed them and went back to the original fuel line set-up. Now, I just pinch-off the lines with general purpose (spring loaded) clamps, while trailering to avoid any potential problems as stated in the owners manual.

 

[stewartb]

Good thing I don't read much. I've been trailering sleds with full fuel for 20 years. I've never had any fuel related problems. Plus, full tanks don't have condensation problems.

SB

 

[Budweiser]

I trailer my sleds everywhere and have never had a problem. I would think fuel sloshing around and getting frothy would do more harm....if any.

X2 on the condensation.

 

[nealchick]

just wondering if keeping the kill switch off would eliminate this, or is that electronic as well.

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[nealchick]

bmp

 

[lucky_7]

The best thing to do is trailer it empty as far as you can, then fuel up as close to your destination as possible.

 

[Grimm]

Add a set of fuel shutoffs and turn them off when trailering. Peace of mind. I know someone who encountered hydraulic lock on his RX1, very expensive fix.

 

[nealchick]

thanks guys, I'm sitting on a third or so, so I ought to be alright for a trip right.

Neal