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Re: Who has a pull behind camper and what do you like about it?
How much does a set up like that cost, if you don't mind my asking.
How much does a set up like that cost, if you don't mind my asking.
Who has a pull behind camper and what do you like about it?
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Re: Who has a pull behind camper and what do you like about it?
http://www.millertrailersales.net/leesurelite.htm
http://www.millertrailersales.net/leesurelite.htm
We are in Australia. The "hard floor" campers here are only 4'6" wide. Not wide enough IMO. If they are wide enough for you then no problem and its the way to go.
VW trikes here have a maximum towing capacity of 300kgms 660lbs (with brakes) or 550 lbs 250 kgms (without brakes) thats everything. So ideally a camper weighing less than 420 lbs plus load is ideal because you need the remainder for all the other stuff. The "other stuff" would weigh minimum 260 lbs. That weigh includes- fridge, dry cell battery, toilet, water, clothes, annex, cooking stuff, tent pegs, table chairs etc.
With VW trikes this limit of towing ability is due to the reduction of weight on your front wheel. This can be a serious concern. Briefly let me tell you of a near disaster we had.
We were towing a camper total weight (illegal) of 880 lbs without brakes.
We rode up an incline to a lighthouse on a narrow tar road.
Upon our return there was rubble in the middle of the road and I braked. My VE trike has a braking system whereby all three wheels go on at once. The front wheel locked up on the rubble and the rig fishtailed down the hill dangerously. I saved it but only just. So be careful towing with rear engined trikes.
This is why I recommend trailer brakes. You can buy what they can "magnetic brakes" that are good. Good because they dont lock up but do assist to keep the rig straight under braking.
Anyway here is the rig and the camper erected. Our is called a Detour camper only available here in Oz but you can watch it being erected (takes 2 minutes) on this web site. Finally, as you can see on this site, under bed and rear gate access to the load is preferred.
http://www.detourcampers.com/motorcycle.htm
VW trikes here have a maximum towing capacity of 300kgms 660lbs (with brakes) or 550 lbs 250 kgms (without brakes) thats everything. So ideally a camper weighing less than 420 lbs plus load is ideal because you need the remainder for all the other stuff. The "other stuff" would weigh minimum 260 lbs. That weigh includes- fridge, dry cell battery, toilet, water, clothes, annex, cooking stuff, tent pegs, table chairs etc.
With VW trikes this limit of towing ability is due to the reduction of weight on your front wheel. This can be a serious concern. Briefly let me tell you of a near disaster we had.
We were towing a camper total weight (illegal) of 880 lbs without brakes.
We rode up an incline to a lighthouse on a narrow tar road.
Upon our return there was rubble in the middle of the road and I braked. My VE trike has a braking system whereby all three wheels go on at once. The front wheel locked up on the rubble and the rig fishtailed down the hill dangerously. I saved it but only just. So be careful towing with rear engined trikes.
This is why I recommend trailer brakes. You can buy what they can "magnetic brakes" that are good. Good because they dont lock up but do assist to keep the rig straight under braking.
Anyway here is the rig and the camper erected. Our is called a Detour camper only available here in Oz but you can watch it being erected (takes 2 minutes) on this web site. Finally, as you can see on this site, under bed and rear gate access to the load is preferred.
http://www.detourcampers.com/motorcycle.htm
This trailer is for sale
For sale..$4000
For sale..$4000
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