We have an Erde 142 trailer, with the hard top and fitted top bars. Had it for years, just pulled it occasionally behind the car. And so, the thought struck me. Why have a tow ball mounted bike rack, with all the associated problems of getting into the rear locker, when I could overhaul the trailer and use that? We carry the Kampa awning, folding bikes, and a load of other dross that only gets used from time to time.
If all that heavy kit was in the trailer, it would of coarse lighten the truck, and most times we are just hauling the stuff around. Then, when we know we are going to use awning, bikes etc, just clip the trailer to the truck. Disadvantages I know, lower speeds when towing, restricted to inside and middle lanes of motorways, problems reversing, but that's the trade off. With the hard top, the awning, bikes in their bags, groundsheet for awning etc, can be stored safely, allowing us to use a much lightened Hymer for three day outings and the like.
Does all this make sense, or is towing a light trailer not a good idea behind a MH. ????
If all that heavy kit was in the trailer, it would of coarse lighten the truck, and most times we are just hauling the stuff around. Then, when we know we are going to use awning, bikes etc, just clip the trailer to the truck. Disadvantages I know, lower speeds when towing, restricted to inside and middle lanes of motorways, problems reversing, but that's the trade off. With the hard top, the awning, bikes in their bags, groundsheet for awning etc, can be stored safely, allowing us to use a much lightened Hymer for three day outings and the like.
Does all this make sense, or is towing a light trailer not a good idea behind a MH. ????