Motorcycle Camper Question
Cruiser
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From: Farmington Hills, MI
I've had a Time-Out for about 12 years. It has a queen sized bed and and platform changing room/dining area raised off the ground front of that. I only have about 10K miles on it
It's a great trailer, but I consider it one of the more goofy purchase decisions I ever made....I simpy don't like pulling a trailer on a bike....ruins the experience. Might as well be driving a car.
These things are heavy...affect acceleration and braking, and you have to be thinking about that big *** trailer back there instead of enjoying the curves. And I have a serious bike for pulling a trailer; a Valkerie Interstate...I can't even imagine what it would be like pulling it with most Harleys. I've loaned it to people who ride Ultraglides, and they only do it once.
It's a great trailer, but I consider it one of the more goofy purchase decisions I ever made....I simpy don't like pulling a trailer on a bike....ruins the experience. Might as well be driving a car.
These things are heavy...affect acceleration and braking, and you have to be thinking about that big *** trailer back there instead of enjoying the curves. And I have a serious bike for pulling a trailer; a Valkerie Interstate...I can't even imagine what it would be like pulling it with most Harleys. I've loaned it to people who ride Ultraglides, and they only do it once.
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I have an early 2000's roll-a-home which are heavier than the newer models (~400 lbs). I am a large guy 6'7", 380 lbs and my 2001 road king with a stage 1 will pull at 70-75 with some more to spare. At highway speeds (55-65), you forget that it is even there. The trick is knowing how to adjust your shift points, maybe riding 1 gear lower at times. Anyone who has pulled a decent load with a manual vehicle would understand this.
I've pulled the thing down the west coast, to Sturgis, and a few other places in between. With the Valk I've pulled it at 85 across Montana, with plenty to spare. And when I've loaned it out to HD riding friends the thing they bitch about is having to run 1 gear lower all the time...not necessary on a big six.
But...I've always liked the twisties. A trailer just turns a flying machine into a truck.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2013
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From: Denver, CO
yup, you forget it's there until you have to stop quickly.
I've pulled the thing down the west coast, to Sturgis, and a few other places in between. With the Valk I've pulled it at 85 across Montana, with plenty to spare. And when I've loaned it out to HD riding friends the thing they bitch about is having to run 1 gear lower all the time...not necessary on a big six.
But...I've always liked the twisties. A trailer just turns a flying machine into a truck.
I've pulled the thing down the west coast, to Sturgis, and a few other places in between. With the Valk I've pulled it at 85 across Montana, with plenty to spare. And when I've loaned it out to HD riding friends the thing they bitch about is having to run 1 gear lower all the time...not necessary on a big six.
But...I've always liked the twisties. A trailer just turns a flying machine into a truck.
I hear ya on the twisties...main reason why I probably would never pull a trailer. But OP has a trike. I don't think a trailer is going to be much of a difference in the twisties for him.
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From: Blairsville GA
I inherited a Time Out trailer and a GL1800 from my father in law when he couldn't ride anymore. I've only pulled it with the GL, but I can honestly say on the highway I didn't know it was there. I've talked with folks that pull them behind a Harley Dresser and they say similar things. It is easy to set up and take down. I'm a tent camper when alone and my wife likes motels so it hasn't moved from its spot in the garage in years.
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: Illinois
I have an early 2000's roll-a-home which are heavier than the newer models (~400 lbs). I am a large guy 6'7", 380 lbs and my 2001 road king with a stage 1 will pull at 70-75 with some more to spare. At highway speeds (55-65), you forget that it is even there. The trick is knowing how to adjust your shift points, maybe riding 1 gear lower at times. Anyone who has pulled a decent load with a manual vehicle would understand this.
Road Captain
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We have a 2010 RAH with the pull out king bed and luv it.
It came down to to RAH or Liesurelite, we choose the RAH because of the to the extra storage area and larger bed. We have about 3" of memory foam for our bed and sleep like baby's.
Very easy set up and a hard floor 4'x6' area for dressing or setting. If you buy used try to find one with the option of doors on both side of the RAH.
The RAH bottom storage area hold all the essential you will need when camping.
It came down to to RAH or Liesurelite, we choose the RAH because of the to the extra storage area and larger bed. We have about 3" of memory foam for our bed and sleep like baby's.
Very easy set up and a hard floor 4'x6' area for dressing or setting. If you buy used try to find one with the option of doors on both side of the RAH.
The RAH bottom storage area hold all the essential you will need when camping.
Last edited by 1potter1; Jul 27, 2014 at 11:25 AM.
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I inherited a Time Out trailer and a GL1800 from my father in law when he couldn't ride anymore. I've only pulled it with the GL, but I can honestly say on the highway I didn't know it was there. I've talked with folks that pull them behind a Harley Dresser and they say similar things. It is easy to set up and take down. I'm a tent camper when alone and my wife likes motels so it hasn't moved from its spot in the garage in years.
Road Captain
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I see you live in IA.
There's a very laid back rally up there that the RAH and Time out campers manufacturers attend most years.
Plus there will be a lot of motocamper camping.
http://www.davismotorcyclerally.com
There's a very laid back rally up there that the RAH and Time out campers manufacturers attend most years.
Plus there will be a lot of motocamper camping.
http://www.davismotorcyclerally.com
Last edited by 1potter1; Jul 27, 2014 at 11:37 AM.