Pull Behind Trailers

[Texas]

So I see some of the members here are getting some new toys to pull behind their toys so that they can carry more toys. I too have been wanting to get a trailer, but don't need quite as much storage as what the 622 carries. Also, I really don't want the extra drag which would also make a sizable dent in my fuel economy.

I've been looking at the Uni-Go trailer for a few years now. I've seen one of them on the road years ago, but have never heard any long term, real world reviews of them:

http://www.uni-go.com/

They offer just over 44 gallons of storage, which combined with the storage already on the RT, gives me and my wife enough storage for all of our things for a couple of weeks without having to worry about doing laundry. They are only 70 lbs. empty, and that, combined with the fact they are on one narrow wheel and their shape, means that they should have little impact on MPG.

Has anyone here had any experience with these? If so, what is your take on their durability and quality? Also, how do you keep it upright when it isn't mounted to the bike?

 

[Bob Denman]

I'm not sure about how they'd work behind the non-leaning spyder.
Aren't they designed to lean behind their tow vehicle? :dontknow:
They sure do look interesting...
Please keep us posted about these! :thumbup:

 

[Oklahoma Spyder]

Bob,,,saddle up

I'm not sure about how they'd work behind the non-leaning spyder.
Aren't they designed to lean behind their tow vehicle? :dontknow:
They sure do look interesting...
Please keep us posted about these! :thumbup:

Bob Ill put my OEM seat and some pegs on it and we will be 3. call it the mother in law plan.

 

[Bob Denman]

:2thumbs:
Give her a set of handlebars to hang on, that control a recording of loud screaming... :roflblack:

 

[funon3]

I have heard of these but don't know about durability, etc. The fact that is designed to lean with a conventional 2-wheeler wouldn't make any difference with the Spyder--it would just ride upright all the time. From watching the video, when off the bike it just sits on the front and stays upright. If the special hook-up can be mounted on the Spyder hitch I don't see any reason why it wouldn't work just fine on the Spyder.

 

[Tx web rider]

inexpensive option

there are a lot of people using the harbor freight motorcycle pull behind they are around 350 you put together

1.recommend replacing the bearings with good ones
2.upgrade to the 12 inch wheels
3.upgrade to led lights
other than that good trailer for the buck

I see them all the time for sale on craigs list for around 400ish

 

[fastfraser]

Looks great . I've seen people wheel that trailer right into the hotel ! For 2500 bucks I would look at a used R622 trailer and from time to time you might even find a new one at that price .:dontknow:

 

[Some Guy]

I've seen a couple SpyderLovers use these trailers with their Spyder with no problems.

But, for $2,500? It would take years to recover any $$$ due to loss of gas mileage
and you can buy up some very nice motorcycle trailers much cheaper than that. I only lose 1 mpg with it attached and full.

I have the Harbor Freight trailer. I replaced the bearings, hubs, changed to 12" (vs. 8") wheels and changed to all LED bulbs (bulbs only...those circuits are not monitored).

I have about $650 into it and it's got about 9,000 miles on it now. Love it. I don't even notice it behind either Spyder.

 

[Tx web rider]

here

http://houston.craigslist.org/mpo/4326650390.html
few mods and your towing down the road

 

[BikerDoc]

I have the USA Mini Trailer (spyderlovers sponsor) Nomad unit for $1250. You don't have to replace anything. The wheels and bearing are top of the line to begin with. It hauls more than the Rt 622 and yet I have taken it through serious twisties in Georgia and NC with no trouble. The 1.5 to 2 mpg reduction is hardly what I call destroying my fuel economy,, and of course since it is diamond plate instead of color matched, I did not have to replace the trailer when i traded my 2012 for a 2014

 

[Bob Denman]

Do you have a link available for their website?

 

[Dragonfly]

Do you have a link available for their website?

I just got the same one here is the link http://minitrailerusa.com/nomad-trailer.htm Price has gone up a bit. Tell Rick your with SL and maybe he'll give you a discount.

 

[ulflyer]

Is there a less expensive hitch worth considering, other than BRP?

 

[Bob Denman]

Yes; EBay has them by the dozen...

 

[Pirate looks at --]

Question Doc

I have the USA Mini Trailer (spyderlovers sponsor) Nomad unit for $1250. You don't have to replace anything. The wheels and bearing are top of the line to begin with. It hauls more than the Rt 622 and yet I have taken it through serious twisties in Georgia and NC with no trouble. The 1.5 to 2 mpg reduction is hardly what I call destroying my fuel economy,, and of course since it is diamond plate instead of color matched, I did not have to replace the trailer when i traded my 2012 for a 2014

Do you have to modify the electrical connection to connect to the BRP trailer hitch?

Thanks

 

[sabunim5]

I've been pulling a trailer of similar size to the BRP offered trailer since I got my PE Spyder. It has almost no effect on gas mileage, even when fully loaded. Changing to a larger windshield is the only thing that has lowered my my mileage by anything that was significant and repeatedly measurable.

 

[MarkLawson]

So I see some of the members here are getting some new toys to pull behind their toys so that they can carry more toys. I too have been wanting to get a trailer, but don't need quite as much storage as what the 622 carries. Also, I really don't want the extra drag which would also make a sizable dent in my fuel economy.

I've been looking at the Uni-Go trailer for a few years now. I've seen one of them on the road years ago, but have never heard any long term, real world reviews of them:

http://www.uni-go.com/

They offer just over 44 gallons of storage, which combined with the storage already on the RT, gives me and my wife enough storage for all of our things for a couple of weeks without having to worry about doing laundry. They are only 70 lbs. empty, and that, combined with the fact they are on one narrow wheel and their shape, means that they should have little impact on MPG.

Has anyone here had any experience with these? If so, what is your take on their durability and quality? Also, how do you keep it upright when it isn't mounted to the bike?

Sorry Texas, I can't help you much. Out of all the replies you've received, only one tried to answer the actual questions you asked instead of trying to change your mind to do what they've done. I'd recommend you contact Uni-Go directly and ask if they recommend their trailer be used with the Spyder. Tell them that the trailer hitch is axle mounted, as that may make a difference in the amount of vibration the trailer receives through the hitch. If they don't recommend it, you might then look at some of the other suggestions.

 

[Bob Denman]

I just got the same one here is the link http://minitrailerusa.com/nomad-trailer.htm Price has gone up a bit. Tell Rick your with SL and maybe he'll give you a discount.

Thanks! :thumbup:

 

[Texas]

Sorry Texas, I can't help you much. Out of all the replies you've received, only one tried to answer the actual questions you asked instead of trying to change your mind to do what they've done. I'd recommend you contact Uni-Go directly and ask if they recommend their trailer be used with the Spyder. Tell them that the trailer hitch is axle mounted, as that may make a difference in the amount of vibration the trailer receives through the hitch. If they don't recommend it, you might then look at some of the other suggestions.

Thanks Mark. I guess I should have mentioned one more thing in my original post that is probably most important, and that is the fact that a single wheel trailer, like the Uni-Go is small enough to easily get into the motel room. I don't want to take it everywhere with me when I am staying a couple of nights in one place, and I don't want to leave it sitting outside for the obvious reason.

I can't see any reason why it wouldn't work. There shouldn't be enough vibration to cause any negative effects that would overpower the weight savings. Also, because of the single wheel design, balancing and sway is even less of an issue. Their hitch connection is not the same, but I can easily make an adapter. I was just wondering if anyone else had used this on a Spyder and what their experience was.

 

[bikeguy]

Thanks Mark. I guess I should have mentioned one more thing in my original post that is probably most important, and that is the fact that a single wheel trailer, like the Uni-Go is small enough to easily get into the motel room. I don't want to take it everywhere with me when I am staying a couple of nights in one place, and I don't want to leave it sitting outside for the obvious reason.

I can't see any reason why it wouldn't work. There shouldn't be enough vibration to cause any negative effects that would overpower the weight savings. Also, because of the single wheel design, balancing and sway is even less of an issue. Their hitch connection is not the same, but I can easily make an adapter. I was just wondering if anyone else had used this on a Spyder and what their experience was.

Search youtube for Uni-Go trailer. You'll find several videos showing how they hitch, pull, unhitch, and how easy they are to maneuver by hand. You are right that they can be easily wheeled into a motel room (assuming a first floor room). Of course, all the videos are related to 2-wheelers, not 3-wheelers.

Cotton