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  • Antic
    Antic
    2 years ago
    I am hoping I can get some advice on towing with my Freewheeler
    I am searching for a Teardrop Camper, the ones I see are about 400kgs

    My view here is the bike wieghs around 500kgs so to tow 400kg with elecric brakes should be OK

    Does anyone here have any thoughts or experience before I pull the trigger

    Cheers Steve 
  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    2 years ago
    Quoting Antic on 02 Mar 2022 08:59 AM

    I am hoping I can get some advice on towing with my Freewheeler

    I am searching for a Teardrop Camper, the ones I see are about 400kgs

    My view here is the bike wieghs around 500kgs so to tow 400kg with elecric brakes should be OK

    Does anyone here have any thoughts or experience before I pull the trigger

    Cheers Steve 

    Antic your best finding out several things...GVM, towing limit , towball weight, state laws etc before you make a decision. Trikes are unique in the geometry and how they steer compared to a car/4x4 or a bike and the last thing you need is a heavy van behind you pushing you straight ahead ( understeer) when your headed downhill while trying to turn. Not saying that will happen but perhaps do your best getting expert advice including from your insurer. Keep us updated.
  • steelo
    steelo
    2 years ago
    I’ve been looking on google. Recommended no more than half the weight of the bike even with brakes. 
  • Antic
    Antic
    2 years ago
    Thanks for the info, I take your points regarding wieght
    I agree that a 400kg camper plus a 500kg bike hurtling down the road at 80ks could end in tears 
    I think I have been watching to many American video's.

    I have now turned my attention to waterproof 7x4 tradesmans trailer,
    quarter of the price, half the weight and 3 times more practical
    I will get it sprayed to colour match my Trike and bingo all good for my trip in April

    Thanks again,I will learn how to upload pics before I set off
    Cheers Steve 
  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    2 years ago
    Quoting Antic on 02 Mar 2022 11:54 PM

    Thanks for the info, I take your points regarding wieght

    I agree that a 400kg camper plus a 500kg bike hurtling down the road at 80ks could end in tears 
    I think I have been watching to many American video's.

    I have now turned my attention to waterproof 7x4 tradesmans trailer,
    quarter of the price, half the weight and 3 times more practical
    I will get it sprayed to colour match my Trike and bingo all good for my trip in April

    Thanks again,I will learn how to upload pics before I set off
    Cheers Steve 

    Just make sure you dont exceed the GVM and that's inclusive of you/pillion/trailer and all your gear combined. If your overweight and involved in a prang insurance will leave you high and dry.
  • Antic
    Antic
    2 years ago
    Cheers imoo6170
    Just sent them a mail, will phone them in the morning

    Thank you soooo much, I have searched what I thought was everywhere. This may be just the ticket

    Everyone I have phoned so far have been telling me delivery about September if I am lucky that why I have turned to a maybe alternative

    Cheers Steve
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