Recommend a good bike trailer please.

Recommend a good bike trailer please.

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LeadFarmer

7,411 posts

130 months

Friday 15th August 2014
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Ive read good things about Motoplug trailers which can be collapsed and carried in the back of your car.

http://www.motolug.com/index.php

Biker's Nemesis

38,536 posts

207 months

Friday 15th August 2014
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srob said:
Dog Star said:
Most motorhomes don't have a right lot of payload; I suspect that a couple of hundred kilos of bike will leave most UK sized motorhomes somewhat compromised.
yes

I spoke to a chap and had a look around his motorhome with a 'garage' out back and he can just about get away with a Mk1 Velocette in the back. And they're light enough I can lift one on my own, so nothing like 200kg!
You're gonna need a bigger motor home.

srob

11,566 posts

237 months

Friday 15th August 2014
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Eh?

moanthebairns

17,918 posts

197 months

Friday 15th August 2014
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seriously you don't get that line

JAWS, its one of the most uttered cinematic quotes ever

normally people fk it up with we're instead of you're

snowdude2910

754 posts

163 months

Saturday 16th August 2014
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I bought a trailer for £30 because a mate was selling it and I didn't want to loose the use of it I then sold it to another mate for what I paid so now he stores it and I can still use it when required :-) Nothing fancy though at that price I have to put a wooden centre on it whenever I use it for just 1 bike too

I'd imagine you could easily make one for a couple of hundred quid save paying new prices

Fozzie73

131 posts

203 months

Monday 18th August 2014
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Motolug here too. Tows great in either single or double format and comes apart for storage or transporting in the car.

Picked mine up second hand via e-bay - they do come up second hand from time to time but seem to hold their price reasonably well.


hman

7,487 posts

193 months

Monday 18th August 2014
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http://www.davecooper.co.uk/bike_trailers.asp


I use mine all the time (single trailer) no problems at all. cheap too!

graham22

3,293 posts

204 months

Monday 18th August 2014
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You might want to be wary of a trailer which uses 8" wheels particularly when travelling distance - have seen these eat bearings before but may be more to due with lack of maintenance/over loading. My trailer has 10" mini wheels and has done thousands of miles often at 'normal motorway speeds'.

Another thought regarding box trailers, not sure if there's a better choice for sale, but towing behind a camper, fuel economy won't be affected as much as anyone towing with a car, a box trailer will give the security someone pointed out early, plus it will keep your bike clean and leave room for bike kit/paddock stands etc if applicable.

You often find box trailers for sale as people bought one to move house or even ex-rental ones - just a thought.

Dunc6001

99 posts

190 months

Tuesday 19th August 2014
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I bought a Motolug about 6 months ago - very impressed, especially as it collapses down and fits in the boot.
A couple of long'ish haul trips 200 miles with no issues.
Just make sure you buy the handlebar straps to tie the bike down.
Motolug also seem to hold their value quite well.
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Fleegle

16,688 posts

175 months

Tuesday 19th August 2014
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I have a motolug TE for sale.

A well engineered piece of kit that folds up in your garage out of the way. It can be used as a single or a twin trailer and tows effortlessly. It can be put together without the aid of tools, and the whole lot would fold down and fit in the rear section of my C4 GP without losing the middle section of seats


PM me if anyone is interested. Only selling as I prefer using a van

hman

7,487 posts

193 months

Tuesday 19th August 2014
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graham22 said:
You might want to be wary of a trailer which uses 8" wheels particularly when travelling distance - have seen these eat bearings before but may be more to due with lack of maintenance/over loading.
Its lack of maintenance that kills bearings, it will happen to any size wheel unless you re-pack at least annually.

8" wheels are fitted to mine and I reckon in the last 5 years of ownership it has completed well over 8,000 miles. Have worn out 2 sets of tyres and gone through 2 sets of bearings. (total running cost is probably £100)

Condi

17,089 posts

170 months

Tuesday 19th August 2014
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£100 off ebay. Home made job, I then went and put LED lights, safety chain, spare wheel etc. For £200 its a better trailer than one twice the price. Ive never seen another trailer with anywhere near the spec, at whatever money.

But if money is no object get a van. Much easier and safer.

moanthebairns

17,918 posts

197 months

Tuesday 19th August 2014
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Condi said:
£100 off ebay. Home made job, I then went and put LED lights, safety chain, spare wheel etc. For £200 its a better trailer than one twice the price. Ive never seen another trailer with anywhere near the spec, at whatever money.

But if money is no object get a van. Much easier and safer.
and I have seen £100 trailers on ebay and I wouldn't put my weekly shop in them let alone a motorbike or two

Condi

17,089 posts

170 months

Tuesday 19th August 2014
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moanthebairns said:
Condi said:
£100 off ebay. Home made job, I then went and put LED lights, safety chain, spare wheel etc. For £200 its a better trailer than one twice the price. Ive never seen another trailer with anywhere near the spec, at whatever money.

But if money is no object get a van. Much easier and safer.
and I have seen £100 trailers on ebay and I wouldn't put my weekly shop in them let alone a motorbike or two
Each to their own, but mine is fine. Its only carrying a 200kg bike, not exactly heavy engineering!

Pugsey

Original Poster:

5,813 posts

213 months

Wednesday 20th August 2014
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Thanks for all the info & thoughts all. Very handy.

moanthebairns

17,918 posts

197 months

Tuesday 16th September 2014
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Got myself a trailer. £330 Triago duo-pm 10 off ebay

gwm

2,390 posts

143 months

Tuesday 16th September 2014
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moanthebairns said:
Got myself a trailer. £330 Triago duo-pm 10 off ebay
So you've got space for a mate's bike... ?

smile

moanthebairns

17,918 posts

197 months

Tuesday 16th September 2014
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gwm said:
moanthebairns said:
Got myself a trailer. £330 Triago duo-pm 10 off ebay
So you've got space for a mate's bike... ?

smile
that was the reason I went for a double.

So I could take someone else to the tracks down south and at home.

George29

14,706 posts

163 months

Tuesday 16th September 2014
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moanthebairns said:


Got myself a trailer. £330 Triago duo-pm 10 off ebay
Ring no limits and get LoonR1s spot at Cadwell on Monday then!

moanthebairns

17,918 posts

197 months

Tuesday 16th September 2014
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George29 said:
moanthebairns said:


Got myself a trailer. £330 Triago duo-pm 10 off ebay
Ring no limits and get LoonR1s spot at Cadwell on Monday then!
still need a towbar fitted that will be this week at earliest and the guy isn't in to pick it up till next week.