:helpsmilie:I plan on spending some time this winter in the South. Since I don't have any specific plans, I thought a tent trailer would be a good way to go. So far I've researched the Time Out-Mini mate, Livin- Lite, Bunkhouse Moriah and several higher priced trailers. I want to stay around the $3500 range. Any suggestions, opinions or experiences would be greatly appreciated.
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Tent trailers?
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I have the Aspen Sentry by Trailmaster and it's been a really nice trailer; easy to pull with the Spyder and quick to set up. (In fact, my Spyder and trailer is posted in their customer photo section.) I put over 1000 miles pulling it around New England this summer and it worked out nicely.
I own a Lees-ure Lite tent trailer which I used extensively this summer/ fall. Wonderful product although not the most esthetically pleasing. But it is easy to tow with the Spyder, has excellent storage capacity and goes up in seconds - literally. Took it from Ottawa, Ontario to Lake George, NY (Americade) - first time I ever towed anything with my Spyder -didn't even know it was back there ! Check out their web-site which has a short video where they set it up http://www.leesurelite.com/
I would recommend it, bought mine used for about $4000.00 Canadian.
Hope this helps.
Monique
I would recommend it, bought mine used for about $4000.00 Canadian.
Hope this helps.
Monique
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
I love the Aspen Ambassador. I would chose it if I was starting from scratch. Nancy and I are buying a B&F Specialities Bunkhouse from a friend, though. Look at the layout, features, and your space needs. If possibler, go to a rally and check one out in person. Also be careful of how much extra stuff you take along, the campers alone are heavier than a cargo trailer.
2Gunns
RT-S PE#0032
There's Lite Tent Camper, LLC right here in South Carolina
http://www.litetentcamper.com/trailer.htm
http://www.litetentcamper.com/trailer.htm
DannyS
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I like the Leesurlite but the price is a little more than I wanted to spend since it is just me and Pippi I was thinking about the
Mini-mate. http://jdtrailers.com/_wsn/page5.html the price is better and I like the little door that lets you get something from the storage space without opening the entire trailer. It would be a little tight for two however.
Mini-mate. http://jdtrailers.com/_wsn/page5.html the price is better and I like the little door that lets you get something from the storage space without opening the entire trailer. It would be a little tight for two however.
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
Certainly is a tiny thing. If you are going to be staying in it for more than a day or two at a setup, you may desire a bit more. Price is not everything. I do like the off the ground arrangement, like the Aspens, though. You should also note that many of the manufacturers offer regular specials on their products. Don't go by straight list price.
Another option would be a small cargo trailer which could carry a large tent, cots, etc., even a grill. Something to consider.
Another option would be a small cargo trailer which could carry a large tent, cots, etc., even a grill. Something to consider.
Firefly
Active member
I researched these big time last winter and narrowed it down to two companies:
http://www.trailmasterinc.com/campers.html
These guys make really nice stuff -- and they are in IL .
Various sizes, etc. Very well made trailer - great bang for the buck.
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Instead of the Lees-ure Lite - I would look at the units made in the USA from Roll-A-Home.
http://www.rollahome.com/
Really slick units - less than the Lees=ure Lite--- and they are in Wisconsin.
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In the end I decided to spend that $$$ on hotel rooms instead----- but I really like camping--- so one of these might be in my future.
sabunim5
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One More Source of Info.
http://aerobourne.com/motorcycletrailerindex9.htm
This is a list of trailer manufacturers with links to each.
http://aerobourne.com/motorcycletrailerindex9.htm
This is a list of trailer manufacturers with links to each.
Tent trailer!
Thnx again for the suggestions and opinions. After much talking to dealers and reviewing websites and expected use and investment I decided on the Kompact Mini-Mate. It only weighs 250 lbs., as opposed to the 400+ lbs. of some of the others. It is being delivered to me for $2900. Hopefully it will do what I want it to.
Just one more question. Has anyone compared the MMG trailer hitch to the BRP hitch. It appears that both are swing arm mounted.
Thnx again for the suggestions and opinions. After much talking to dealers and reviewing websites and expected use and investment I decided on the Kompact Mini-Mate. It only weighs 250 lbs., as opposed to the 400+ lbs. of some of the others. It is being delivered to me for $2900. Hopefully it will do what I want it to.
Just one more question. Has anyone compared the MMG trailer hitch to the BRP hitch. It appears that both are swing arm mounted.
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
I can't speak directly to the MMG hitch, but from what I have read the first big difference is that the BRP hitch has a "patent applied for" shock absorbing mechanism. The BRP hitch also comes with a wiring harness, presumably for the Spyder RT-S itself, not the trailer pigtail. I have not received my BRP hitch yet, so I can't fill in any more details.
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
So that's you on their testimonials page. The rig looks great. We changed our minds and just bought an Aspen Sentry to pull behind the new RT-S. Looking forward to some great road miles. Neither Nancy or I was up to crawling into a tent again, after getting new knees last year.
Yup, that's me. You will like this trailer; it's been really easy to pull with the Spyder. I also plan on towing it behind my Honda Fit, when I take my grandkids out later this summer. In fact I retire this summer and will be taking this out on trips for as long as I can, and as far as I can, and wanted something durable and easy to open. Best Wishes!
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
The friends I bought the Sentry from bought it to tow behind their BMW K1200GT, but the towed out West behind their Honda Fit, instead, due to some health problems last year. It did just fine. It should also tow behind my wife's HHR if we want, too. After long analysis, the Sentry was our first choice. It was a stroke of luck to come across a barely used one.
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
The Aspen Sentry weighs about 300 pounds, fifty more than the BRP trailer, which is one of the heaviest cargo trailers around. Other tent campers that are made specifically for motorcycles weigh a bit more, with a few a bit less. A lot depends on the size of the bed. The BRP hitch is for the RT, and has not been approved by BRP for the 2010 RS. The trailer tow rating on the RT is 400 pounds.
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Firefly
Active member
For those interested - the company that makes the Aspen will be at the CycleWorld Int. Motorcycle show -Chicago area:
http://www.trailmasterinc.com/shows/custApp10.html
They will be doing plant tours and free shuttle rides to the show from their plant.
Chicago Show:
Where
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
5555 North River Road
Rosemont, IL 60018
www.rosemont.com
When
Friday, February 19
3:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday, February 20
9:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday, February 21
9:00am - 5:00pm
http://www.motorcycleshows.com/Chicago
http://www.trailmasterinc.com/shows/custApp10.html
They will be doing plant tours and free shuttle rides to the show from their plant.
Chicago Show:
Where
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
5555 North River Road
Rosemont, IL 60018
www.rosemont.com
When
Friday, February 19
3:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday, February 20
9:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday, February 21
9:00am - 5:00pm
http://www.motorcycleshows.com/Chicago
