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Old 01-12-2013, 03:58 PM
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Looking at a pull behind trailer for my big trip this summer. I'm undecided between the single wheel or two wheel models. Anyone riding with a single wheel trailer? Don't see these mentioned much in my search.
 
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I've never pulled a trailer with the bike but I would think 1 wheel would make it a bit less stable.
 
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I have looked at the trailer idea also. The Bush Tec two wheel. and the Uni-go single. Both look pretty cool but the Uni-go you can take in your room and the Bush tec holds more. Tuff decision, let everyone know what you decide.
 
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Did a trailer once and I can tell right now from experience if you need that much room your packing WAY to much **** for a motorcycle trip not to mention they are a total pain in the *** to deal with .
 
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Pack less ****!
 
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How's Johnny Cash say it ... "I've been everywhere man. traveled here and there" ... I've put a lot of miles on the scooter and always seem to manage to have enough room ... That includes a small tent ( big enough for me and the Ol' gal ) for camping trips for a week to places like Sturgis ... With that being said, my riding pal has a Bushtec Roadstar that he swears by ... The Bushtec line is a little pricier but the quality is Top Shelf.
 
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2 wheel is more stable if u hit a pothole at highway speeds, thats the way I would and did go. 2 wheel trailer pulls good and steady , won't know its there except maybe breaking.
Ignore the nay sayers , trailers rock for long trips and long stays at rallies ( I even pack a large shower enclosure and a hot water system )
 
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Thanks for all your great advice on packing less **** for my trip. Got my answer on the GW board.
 
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Have no experience with the single wheel, been pulling a Bushtec for several years. Load it right, pay attention to the tounge weight and you won't even know its back there. We take a two week trip every year and before the trailer it was ok, now I cant imagine doing it again without the trailer. Hell I use it if I am going to my cabin, throw a couple guns in some grub and down the road.
 
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Here is my take, I've owned a landscaping business, and hauled bikes around.
Double axle is the only way to go, here are the reasons.
distributes the weight evenly.
heaver axles.
Higher ply tires.
Brakes on at least one axle.
I'm putting an E-track system on my trailer, on the floor, and the sides.
This spring, I'm having the floor of my trailer and sides up to 10" Rino lined,
so all I have to do is take a hose and spray out the inside.
Brake A Way kit.
You also want all LED lighting.
Drop down rear door.
An extra I have is a spare tire, and a keyless side door lock.
Have all your locks the same key! very important.
I went with an adjustable trailer hitch, expensive, but valuable to you.
 


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