SETTING UP THE JTRAK
The blacktop-touring JTrak TRX is a forwardfold
design. This means the ‘lid’ of the trailer
is hinged at the front and folds forward, over
the drawbar, to create an elevated double
bed surrounded by canvas – in the case of the
JTrak, it’s a high-density foam mattress that
is very comfortable. The forward bed can
even be closed off thanks to a zippered
canvas flap, which is rolled up, out of the way,
when not in use.
The rear section (the main tub of the trailer) is
home to a large club-lounge dinette with
portable, height-adjustable table. With its
legs collapsed, the table forms the base of a
massive second bed for two people – it’s just a
matter of fitting a couple of the backrest
cushions. Easy.
To set-up the JTrak, you’ll first need to undo
the over-centre catches that secure the lid of
the trailer, attach the strap of the manual
winch that’s mounted to the drawbar to the
hook at the rear of the lid, and then attach the
strap of the rear winch to the hook at the front
of the lid. When it’s time to tow the JTrak, the
rear winch can be removed by undoing a
couple of bolts.
To open the lid, you’ll need to wind the front
winch, making sure there is enough slack in
the rear winch strap. The idea is use the front
winch to get the lid to its pivot point (vertical,
more or less) before winding it securely the
rest of the way down using the rear winch.
It is certainly possible for one person to do this
job, but it’s much quicker with two. Closing the
lid is, essentially, the reverse of this procedure.