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Touring ?
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WA5VHU
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This last summer we spent one week camping at the US Stony Fork campground near Wytheville, VA. From there we rode every day, the routes are shown on the map. Of course we left the camper trailer in the campground each day and I also left my little one-wheeled trailer in camp, only towed it from home to the campground and back. I had a cable lock and put my little trailer mostly out of sight behind the camper and ran the cable lock through the camper wheels and then through the little trailer. We had no problems.
We had a blast, hope you do too!
We had a blast, hope you do too!
easysuper
Active member
If we are camping we just leave the trailer set up and if it looks a little sketchy we run a cable to a picnic table. If we are at a resort or hotel I will run the cable through the wheel and lock it to something heavy. We are usually pulling two trailers and sometimes we cable them together.
Chupaca
New member
Well....
It is more relaxing and fun to do your rydes without towing your trailer. If you have the place to secure it that would be the way to go. Depending on your trailer most tow well and you could ryde with it just a bit slower and sight seeing and parking is a bit tougher....:thumbup:
It is more relaxing and fun to do your rydes without towing your trailer. If you have the place to secure it that would be the way to go. Depending on your trailer most tow well and you could ryde with it just a bit slower and sight seeing and parking is a bit tougher....:thumbup:
pegasus1300
Well-known member
I am sure you would have no problems pulling your trailer the entire time,but if you are going to end the day where you started,why would you? Many times the Motel will keep an eye on it for you if you park it where they can see it. Or chain it to a post, or do something else to make it hard to walk away with. Most thieves are lazy and if they have to do much work they will move on to easier prey.
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
Base camp, toggle the trailers up, and ride. Much more fun if you can get a centrally located base camp. It's all about the logistics for the base camp. :yes:
frigmall
New member
I would think if you were going to have a base camp you would secure the trailer there. You will have just that much less to worry about.
We are going to ride the Blue Ridge Parkway in July. Coming from St. Louis, Mo. We will be riding there via Nashville and enter on the south end around Cherokee, NC and exit on the Virginia end.
We will spend a couple of days riding around NC and a couple of days on the Parkway. Then back to St. Louis via Bardstown KY. Can't wait!
We are going to ride the Blue Ridge Parkway in July. Coming from St. Louis, Mo. We will be riding there via Nashville and enter on the south end around Cherokee, NC and exit on the Virginia end.
We will spend a couple of days riding around NC and a couple of days on the Parkway. Then back to St. Louis via Bardstown KY. Can't wait!
blacklightning
Well-known member
I have been on the BRP many times, but finally got a chance to drive the entire thing from Cherokee all the way through NC and into Va.. Once we got to the end, we also did the 110 miles of Skyline drive in Virginia. You should not have a problem with a trailer unless you are riding it in October. The only reason I say that is because that is leaf season and some of the pull offs may be crowded and a trailer can make turning around and parking a little more difficult.
BTW, The best parts of the BRP are from Boone and south towards Cherokee. Enjoy and have fun.
BTW, The best parts of the BRP are from Boone and south towards Cherokee. Enjoy and have fun.
SpyderAnn01
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I know you are going to the BRP and this doesn’t pertain there, but some state and National Parks don’t allow you to pull trailers in them. Mesa Verde National Park and Pikes Peak are two that come to mind. So always be sure to have a way to lock the trailer if you have to leave it.
Bfromla
Well-known member
Not to mention better gas mileage & ease of maneuverability if & when you find a good pulloff to look at the beautiful sight or a good restaurant to try out.
blacklightning
Well-known member
:agree:This is the main thing. You don't want to be having to pull a trailer and maneuver it into a small space. Little Switzerland comes to mind (right on 226A, also known as the Diamondback). They have a pretty nice resturaunt and a couple of shops there that are worth stopping at. But, there is almost always trouble parking if you are on anything bigger than the spyder. Parking the spyder and trailer would be difficult.Not to mention better gas mileage & ease of maneuverability if & when you find a good pulloff to look at the beautiful sight or a good restaurant to try out.
JayD
New member
Trailer
What do you mean "doing the Blue Ridge"? Short day trips? Entire Parkway? When I pull my trailer I do not notice it being me nor have I had a problem finding a place to park. Unless I am only doing day trips I always pull the trailer.
What do you mean "doing the Blue Ridge"? Short day trips? Entire Parkway? When I pull my trailer I do not notice it being me nor have I had a problem finding a place to park. Unless I am only doing day trips I always pull the trailer.
My last trip had a buddy UPS his and his wife's stuff to the hotel we stayed at.
After we were done he called UPS and had them pick up their stuff at the hotel after we departed....too easy.
If you have a lot of crap and have a set destination......UPS it.
JayD
New member
Last time I tried tent camping, we did the same: after 1 night, packed up tents, and UPS delivered 'em home while we stayed in hotels.
~Sandee~
Blue Ridge
I believe we would do the whole thing have not decide yet. Looking to go this spring during the dogwood blooms, Might do Natchez Trace just dont know yet. :sour:
Dave
I believe we would do the whole thing have not decide yet. Looking to go this spring during the dogwood blooms, Might do Natchez Trace just dont know yet. :sour:
Dave
The best part of using UPS is you can tell them when to deliver it and don't have to be there when they pick it up.
I also tried camping on an MC trip.
It was wonderful....till it rained out, then we ran to the check in station and rented a cabin....lol
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
Lots of good ideas surfacing here. :bowdown::bowdown: :firstplace::firstplace:
