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    Default Anyone tow a little camper, hard sided not a pop up?

    Just wondering if anyone does. Looks like a little nicer option than a tent. If u do can u share pics.

    Thanks
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bfromla View Post
    Interesting, thanks for the link.
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    There is this project that a fellow in Bavaria did a few years back. A mini-Airstream

    http://www.motocampers.com/forums/sh...rstream/page47

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cheech88 View Post
    There is this project that a fellow in Bavaria did a few years back. A mini-Airstream

    http://www.motocampers.com/forums/sh...rstream/page47
    That’s pretty cool
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    Also worth a look. Any good DIY or not https://www.clcboats.com/teardrop the weight can probably be trimmed & balanced little better hopefully.

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    I wonder if that wouldn't be a case of the tail wagging the dog. Even if it made it under the weight limit, I would wonder about a strong crosswind moving the whole rig sideways.
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    1696570.jpg

    I built this camper 4 years ago and have towed over 10,000 miles. This picture is on the Dragon. Weighs 600 lbs with our gear. Its 4' x 8' and 4' high.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dean.madson View Post
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    I built this camper 4 years ago and have towed over 10,000 miles. This picture is on the Dragon. Weighs 600 lbs with our gear. Its 4' x 8' and 4' high.
    Looks good , did u build the trailer to or start with something pre made .
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    Quote Originally Posted by dean.madson View Post
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    I built this camper 4 years ago and have towed over 10,000 miles. This picture is on the Dragon. Weighs 600 lbs with our gear. Its 4' x 8' and 4' high.
    Maybe you have read what I have said previously about Towing MORE than 400 lbs. …. It's not what you can TOW …. it's about how much further you will travel when STOPPING ……. please be safe ….. Mike

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    Quote Originally Posted by dean.madson View Post
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    I built this camper 4 years ago and have towed over 10,000 miles. This picture is on the Dragon. Weighs 600 lbs with our gear. Its 4' x 8' and 4' high.
    That's 50% over BRP's recommended max, which is based primarily on STOPPING power above other considerations. Are you recommending ignoring OEM specs?
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    I used a Harbor Freight Trailer. They now make an aluminum trailer that will cut the weight by 69 pounds.

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    The original question was "Anyone tow a little camper, hard sided not a pop up?"

    I'm not recommending anything. I commented on what the question was.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dean.madson View Post
    The original question was "Anyone tow a little camper, hard sided not a pop up?"

    I'm not recommending anything. I commented on what the question was.
    Thanks for the info, sorry I got u in trouble with the Spyder police lol
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    Quote Originally Posted by Stangman35 View Post
    Thanks for the info, sorry I got u in trouble with the Spyder police lol
    " Spyder Police " !!!! ….. Dear Sir - if you are referring to my post about the weight of His trailer …. I'm sad that you think CARING about someone's Safety is some sort of Police action..... If you aren't referring to my post then dis-regard ….. Mike

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    Quote Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911 View Post
    " Spyder Police " !!!! ….. Dear Sir - if you are referring to my post about the weight of His trailer …. I'm sad that you think CARING about someone's Safety is some sort of Police action..... If you aren't referring to my post then dis-regard ….. Mike
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    Quote Originally Posted by Stangman35 View Post
    Just wondering if anyone does. Looks like a little nicer option than a tent. If u do can u share pics.

    Thanks
    I think the problem with hard sided camping trailers is the weight. And the windage.
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