Bike Trailer Tent, Bicycle Camper, Bike Camper, Bike Touring Tent, Bike Camping Tent, Off The Ground, Suitable for Adults, eBike Trailer Tent, and Bike Traveler

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You’ll notice that most bicycle touring trailers listed are single wheel. This is because they are generally narrower, lighter, have a lower rolling resistance, are more manoeuvrable (as they lean with the bike), have one less wheel to puncture and can better avoid potholes. Two wheel trailers tend to be better for around town as they’re easier to load and are more stable at low speeds.

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We haven’t included them here, but there are many cargo trailers on the market designed primarily for city use – and a variety of DIY schematics to be found online for those handy with a welding torch. Our friends at Campfire Cycling in Tucson – longtime trailer fans – have compiled a great DIY roundup, which you can read here. The government guidelines state that the trailer must be no more than one metre wide and marked permanently with its weight without a load. When the trailer is loaded, it must weigh no more than 150kg or two thirds the kerbside weight of your motorbike, whichever is lighter. The tent has an ample height, meaning most people will be able to stand up at their full height on cosy evenings. Renowned bike component manufacturer Topeak makes one of the only sub-5kg trailers. Using aluminium instead of steel, they’ve managed to shave off 15-30% when compared to similar designs. The Topeak drybag (1.6kg extra) is designed specifically for the trailer, strapping in at multiple points along the frame.The Mini Camp motorcycle camper is a lightweight trailer suitable for bigger motorcycles like GoldWings and BMW. The camper has a number of optional extras, but in its original form it offers a: The Aspen Classic is a roomy camper trailer that can be set up in minutes. The trailer itself includes practically everything you need for your trip, including a foam mattress with cleanable covers. My son's sweet 16 was last week and he wanted to have a boy's camping trip with his friends to celebrate! My husband took him and his five friends to woods canyon lake to camp for two nights. My son wanted to bring his mountain bike so they could take one of the day ridings and I found this bike tent and knew it would be perfect for him in the future and to use! This bike tent is awesome with it having the capability to be towed anywhere you bike!

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Many other bike campers exist in prototype, but we only wanted to include models you actually have a chance to get your hands on.

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One of the reasons people avoid trailers is due to their weight. But you may find that the true weight difference is quite negligible. Our testers have found the same problem with lots of camping kit. Cheap, mass production seems to be the norm, and design innovation and finish suffer. For this Gear Index, we’re focusing on models that are designed with off-road use in mind and are certified for human transportation, but dig around online and you’ll find plenty of more affordable alternatives as a means of going car-lite. If you live in the UK, you can hire all kinds of trailers – for children, dogs, and cargo – as well as tag-alongs from Bike Trailer Hire. The company also sells its rental fleet too.