Recommend a good bike trailer please.
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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
http://www.motolug.com/index.php
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.
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!
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
I'd imagine you could easily make one for a couple of hundred quid save paying new prices
http://www.davecooper.co.uk/bike_trailers.asp
I use mine all the time (single trailer) no problems at all. cheap too!
I use mine all the time (single trailer) no problems at all. cheap too!
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.
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.
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
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
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)
£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.
But if money is no object get a van. Much easier and safer.
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 twoBut if money is no object get a van. Much easier and safer.
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 twoBut if money is no object get a van. Much easier and safer.
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