Stewart Hendry Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Can anyone advise me from their own practical experience on the merits of a standard motorcycle trailer verses a transverse type. We have an Autocruise Starburst and want to take our full size bikes away with us (on rear cycle rack) as well as our Honda 125cc. We have tried the Easylifter scooter rack with folding bikes inside but it is a nuisance working round the bikes when we are staying off site anywhere. We sold the Easylifter and are looking at trailers. I noticed the CMF side load type advertised in MMM - it only has 8” wheels which looks a bit small but I have no experience of how these handle. Your advice would be appreciated. Thanks, Stewart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flicka Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Hi Stewart Have a look at the "Purchase & carry a scooter on a Motorhome" thread for Clive's post with photo & website link. http://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=19263&posts=20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewart Hendry Posted April 12, 2010 Author Share Posted April 12, 2010 Hi Flicka, I read all of the responses on the other thread and did look at the single wheeled unit from Easylifter, but discounted it due to single wheel. Thanks for the reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 With this type of caster wheel trailer the single wheel makes more sence than a double wheel version. The wheel is not that small and is adequately rated for more than the rack and load ratings. I checked. The structure is capable of carrying a Triumph Boneville. As the trailer/rack effectively hinges off the back of the car then having twin wheels provides an aditional problem of torsional articulation. Like going down a lane with potholes with one wheel comming off the ground etc. A single centre wheel overcomes this problem totally. The French have been doing this type of trailer for years! I can remember them in the mid seventies. (That,s me sussed!) C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewart Hendry Posted April 13, 2010 Author Share Posted April 13, 2010 Thanks Clive - my concerns re a single wheel were on balance, ie see saw effect and my perception that the whole thing becomes more unstable if there was a blow out / puncture. Technical I am not, therefore I bow to those who know these things. Thanks, Stewart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Like all of this type of trailer it does rely on a substancial towing attachment. C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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