Motorbike trailer - decision time

sciac2001 · 06-03-2013, 16:14

Hello team!
The time has come to decide on whether to go for an articulated m/bike trailer or one of the transverse types.
The more i look into it the more undecided i get. Transverse seems great but i am not convinced about the sturdiness and longterm capabilities of them. Reversing seems to be a major problem.
I am pointing towards playing it safe and going the traditional longitudinal route.
We plan to long-term tour in Europe and buying something unconventional may bring annoying problems.
Will anyone push me into the decision please?
Thanks.

MikeD · 06-03-2013, 16:19

No problems reversing one of these.

But there are mixed reviews on the hydra trail.

sciac2001 · 06-03-2013, 16:25

Thanks Mike.
Is this the one with only 1 wheel and which looks like the weight of the bike is on the motorhome chassis until you fix the wheel?
(Does'nt fill me with total confidence!)

MikeD · 06-03-2013, 16:34

No they have two wheels now.

John745 has one and done a couple of trips abroad and had no problems.

I have just bought one but can't comment on it as I have not used it yet.

sciac2001 · 06-03-2013, 17:01

Very interesting.. Thanks.
Are the wheels permanently on or do i have to pump the motorbike up and let the overhang on my camper take the strain ntil i fit the wheels?
I must admit, looking at the piccy it looks tempting (if the wheels are permanent!)
I assume that the wheels swivel to allow easy (?) reversing!

wiljoy · 06-03-2013, 17:07

I had the same problem when deciding which trailer a couple of years ago. I ended up purchasing a crossover from Armitage Trailers at Ferrybridge, Yorks.
Having covered over 4500 miles carrying a 220 kg scooter I have had no concerns. It tows well, is stable, reverses ok and the C&CC only charge for the actual trailer length on ferry bookings. One slight problem is tyre wear, I will need new tyres this year. I must say that those small wheels certainly do some revolutions so tyres will always be an issue, but they are cheap enough.
www.armitagetrailers.com

hdvrod · 06-03-2013, 17:09

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I use one of these,think it depend how big and heavy the bike is may last bike Harley vrod would never have gone up the ramp on that side loading trailer.

hdvrod · 06-03-2013, 17:12

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Originally Posted by wiljoy

I had the same problem when deciding which trailer a couple of years ago. I ended up purchasing a crossover from Armitage Trailers at Ferrybridge, Yorks.
Having covered over 4500 miles carrying a 220 kg scooter I have had no concerns. It tows well, is stable, reverses ok and the C&CC only charge for the actual trailer length on ferry bookings. One slight problem is tyre wear, I will need new tyres this year. I must say that those small wheels certainly do some revolutions so tyres will always be an issue, but they are cheap enough.
www.armitagetrailers.com

Wow thats one heavy scooter!