Trailer advice

[Buck]

Some of you know I run a Motorcycle Ministry. I’ve got to that point where I need to carry more stuff like a gazebo/display tent plus ministry materials to some rallies where we have a more visible presence. I can’t stand the thought of trailering the bike so the solution seems to be a trailer for pulling by the bike.

So drawing on peoples personal experience, what should I be looking for, what should I be avoiding? Things like suspension types etc.

I may build one myself depending on what budget I end up with versus what is available.

 

[devon.john]

keep you eye open there always one or two on the market
bought one for £175 but needed some repair work ,
the problem with them is you forget they are there ,,with a speed restriction of 60mph
i have a single wheel and a twin wheel ,,, the two wheeled one tows the best

 

[Buck]

What about tow hitches? They seem to vary wildly in price.

 

[devon.john]

What about tow hitches? They seem to vary wildly in price.

made my own ,,, this was for the single wheel but i have a plate with the standard ball hitch that bolts on
on a two wheel trailer the tow bar weight should no more than around 15 kilo so no weight on the bike

 

[Buck]

Well I have bought a Freewheel Shuttle with a caddy box. Just setting the bike up for it now. Will fit a relay bypass unit for the electrics, former electronics engineer so no issues with that. I have a tow hitch coming but will need to fit a 50mm tow ball As the standard US size is 47mm. Good advice on tongue weight, cheers. Need to figure out the safety chain.

 

[devon.john]

This is the type of plug i am using very small and works,, i use a wire safety connection

 

[Buck]

Tow bar and electrics are going on this week, there will be much wrenching and hopefully little swearing going on in the shed.