Pulling with a motorcycle.

[Galileo]

I have seen several pop-up type trailers that can be pulled with a motorcycle. Are there any FG trailers that can be pulled by a bike since they are so lightweight? We are planning a trip to Alaska in 2020 and would prefer hard walls if available.

[Steve Outlaw]

What's the tow and tongue weight capacity of your motorcycle? Just because it's fiberglass does not mean it is lightweight.

[Jon in AZ]

We just had this conversation. Short answer is probably not. The lightest molded fiberglass trailers with stand-up headroom weigh in around 1300# loaded for travel. There is a 600# (dry) fiberglass teardrop, the myPod. Road weight is probably around 750#.

Here's the recent thread. It has some good, detailed answers from folks with extensive motorcycle experience.

Tow Vehicle is a Motorcycle

[thrifty bill]

Originally Posted by Galileo

I have seen several pop-up type trailers that can be pulled with a motorcycle. Are there any FG trailers that can be pulled by a bike since they are so lightweight? We are planning a trip to Alaska in 2020 and would prefer hard walls if available.

Well if you go teardrop, you might be OK. Really depends on the motorcycle. I wouldn't do it. But others do.

Techincally, the Bunkhouse popup motorcycle camper would qualify as a fiberglass trailer as the main tub is fiberglass. No hard walls.

I pulled a Bunkhouse with my Goldwing GL1800, one of the biggest and heaviest motorcycles out there. Towing it was a chore, stopping took a long time, handling was not very good.

When I took my motorcycle to Alaska, I pulled my Escapade (small, light, narrow, motorcycle cargo trailer). No way I would have taken the Bunkhouse that far. I got where I hated towing the Bunkhouse trailer.

Most motorcycle trailers do not have brakes. In an emergency situation they can be scary. Realize you are pulling with a two wheel vehicle that has inherent stability issues, and pulling a trailer makes it much worse. The push you get pulling a motorcycle trailer downhill can be unnerving.



Escapade:

http://californiasidecar.com/index.p...kes/show/elite


Bunkhouse:

https://www.bunkhousecamper.com

[Glenn Baglo]

Did I miss the size of the motorcycle?

[Galileo]

No need to go further. At this point, I will just defer to the shared link so we don't rehash how not to tow the Titanic with a scooter. The MyPod and Helio both are along what I was thinking. Thanks for the link.

[Mike_L]

Saw a small pop-up two person sleeper this past summer towed by a Gold Wing. Driver told me it had electric brakes. California plates. Headed for the Stampede, then Alaska. Can't recall the name.

[Lloyd (aka Santa) Coltman]

My original towing was using a 1200 Gold Wing and an old 'Cycle Camp' pop-up (molded F/G shell) (loaded weight about 400 lb) Due to the weight and set-up complexity, I eventually designed and built an all aluminum box trailer containing bed and cargo (loaded weight under 200 lb). I utilized a modified 9' x 12' outside-frame nylon tent as the shelter. The result was easily set up by one person, and was much better to tow.

[caderider1]

Originally Posted by Galileo

I have seen several pop-up type trailers that can be pulled with a motorcycle. Are there any FG trailers that can be pulled by a bike since they are so lightweight? We are planning a trip to Alaska in 2020 and would prefer hard walls if available.

They do make a teardrop trailer for motorcycles , they do sleep two .

I have a motorcycle tent trailer that folds out to about 15 feet when fully set up . It has a screen room , a den , or extra storage and has a 52 " bed that sleeps two just fine. I sometimes tow it with my car or truck .

[Galileo]

Not sure where 'nough said wasn't enough but I found a Timeout trailer that has a queen size bed, dining area, and lounging area with a price that pretty much SETTLES my questions. Please see link above for further discussion. It's really informative.