Wilf Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 On a recent trip to France we saw a motorhome with a motorcycle on a trailer. Nothing strange or exciting about that I here you all say. But this trailer was attached to the rear tow bar by two tow balls about 3feet apart. The trailer only came out from the rear of the motorhome by about 3 feet and looked not much different from a rear mounted motorcycle carrier. The clever bit was that the majority of the weight was taken down to the road by two large (1 foot diameter) caster type wheels. When the motorhome turned round the caster type wheels just followed. Although there would have been some nose weight transferred to the tow bar the majority of the weight of the motorcycle was on the trailer. This appeared to be a great bit of kit for people like me who may wish to take a motorcycle / scooter with them but are prohibited because of the weight problem. I don’t think this was home made as during the holiday I did in fact see 4 such set ups. So I assume they are made commercially in France. Does anyone know who makes them and can they be purchased in the UK? Thanks Wilf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carioca Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 hi try this not sure if link will work but you can find it on ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MOTORCYCLE-SCOOTER-SIDELOAD-TRAILER-/350390069009?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item5194e02711 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carioca Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 sorry finger stutter :$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 I think Wilf means something more like this. Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Newell Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 I suspect it was more like this http://www.easylifter.co.uk/hydra-trail.htm they now do a twin wheel unit too. D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 No, not that one but one with two castor wheels, each on a suspension arm and twin mountings (not just a single ball hitch) on the back of the vehicle. I have seen them before in France over many years. Short compact and effortless reversing. C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Keithl - 2010-10-01 4:23 PM I think Wilf means something more like this. Keith. I second this one, there is/was a UK one as well, it was reviewed in 'Classic Bike' or similer mag some years back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flicka Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Hi Wilf I think this is what you are looking for (?) (?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilf Posted October 2, 2010 Author Share Posted October 2, 2010 Spot on Flicka With the youtube links I found the web site http://www.remorques-charnoud.fr/camping_car_home.php. Their motorcycle trailer carrier Tracty with a payload of 300kg is priced at £2437 quite expensive. There must be someone making them in the UK. Thanks Wilf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flicka Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Hi Wilf Does seem a lot of money for what is basically a platform with 2 castor wheels & tow towbars. Don't know your location, but I have used this Company for purpose built trailers, in my former life (pre-retirement) http://www.armitagetrailers.com/ They or a local manufacturer may be able to give you a quote for something similar, if you show them the Youtube clip. But - then again they may decline if the French company has European/Global Patents, in place. If they decline, a self-build using trailer components does not look too complex, if access to welding equipment for the two tow bars. See Dave's link for the Caster wheels. A standard Towbar, with twin towballs would appear to meet the requirement - have a look at the Armitage options. http://www.armitagetrailers.com/TagBurstner.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mylandrose Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Hi Wilf I saw a neat side loading m/cycle carriier a couple yeas ago in St malo but was unable to speak with the french owner, however I digress at the Lincoln show last weekend the EasyLifter man had made a trailer with the type of wheels that reverse and speaking to EL man he said trailer will reverse in a straight line cost £895 app go to www.easylifter.com Regards Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel B Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 I think you mean: http://www.easylifter.co.uk/ ... unless of course you want a wheelbarrow, in which case go to: http://www.easylifter.com !!! 8-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel B Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Stupid ruddy dongle strikes again! *-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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