Trailer & towbar help?

marchesini · 07-05-2005, 12:59 AM

With the track day rapidly approaching and having recently sold the Transit, I am in need of transportation for a bike trailer and recommendations on good places to get towbars fitted.

Ideally I would like the trailer to be aluminum and light enough to carry down the side entrance of my house. Should be able to fit two / three bikes (either one centred or two either side) - suitable for road bikes (Monster/996) or different sized motocross bikes (a 125 & 85).

I have had a quick look on ebay and there seem to be a couple on there similar to what I have in mind but what should I look for when buying a bike trailer? Ramps, stops, straps etc, what size wheels/tyres, how is it all connected? Lastly, how much should I pay and what are the best brands / makes to look for - the last thing I want is for the bike to fall from a shoddily made trailer!!

Secondly, I need to get a towbar (and electrics) fitted to a Land Rover Freelander in the South / South East area (Kent/ SE London). Obviously, I should get it installed and fitted by approved Land Rover specialists but does anyone know a reputable (and cheaper) Land Rover specialist who can supply and fit a towbar (removable if possible).

Thanks all for any morsels of info you throw in this general direction.

simon

09-05-2005, 07:57 AM

Hi Simon,

I've read good reports about this place www.trailersandtowbars.co.uk

Hope that helps
Darren

NattyBoy · 09-05-2005, 08:04 AM

Whats the going rate to hire a bike trailer then ?..missus's RAV4 had a towbar fitted when we got it..so might take that route as my bike will hopefully be wearing its S4 challenge kit. Only thing is it dont friggin work (bought a cheap mini trailer of ebay for my lads quad bike but havent had the chance to use it yet..

Nat

09-05-2005, 10:55 AM

I got a couple of quotes, one for a double trailer 3 days = Â£36 inc vat, another for a triple trailer for Â£30.
I would definately shop around.........

07-05-2005, 12:59 AM	#1
marchesini Um, thinking of something Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Barnehurst Bike: S4r Posts: 476	Trailer & towbar help? With the track day rapidly approaching and having recently sold the Transit, I am in need of transportation for a bike trailer and recommendations on good places to get towbars fitted. Ideally I would like the trailer to be aluminum and light enough to carry down the side entrance of my house. Should be able to fit two / three bikes (either one centred or two either side) - suitable for road bikes (Monster/996) or different sized motocross bikes (a 125 & 85). I have had a quick look on ebay and there seem to be a couple on there similar to what I have in mind but what should I look for when buying a bike trailer? Ramps, stops, straps etc, what size wheels/tyres, how is it all connected? Lastly, how much should I pay and what are the best brands / makes to look for - the last thing I want is for the bike to fall from a shoddily made trailer!! Secondly, I need to get a towbar (and electrics) fitted to a Land Rover Freelander in the South / South East area (Kent/ SE London). Obviously, I should get it installed and fitted by approved Land Rover specialists but does anyone know a reputable (and cheaper) Land Rover specialist who can supply and fit a towbar (removable if possible). Thanks all for any morsels of info you throw in this general direction. simon

09-05-2005, 07:57 AM	#2
LesPaul Guest Posts: n/a	Hi Simon, I've read good reports about this place www.trailersandtowbars.co.uk Hope that helps Darren

09-05-2005, 08:04 AM	#3
NattyBoy Monsterless again for now Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Wiltshire Bike: M900 Posts: 3,189	Whats the going rate to hire a bike trailer then ?..missus's RAV4 had a towbar fitted when we got it..so might take that route as my bike will hopefully be wearing its S4 challenge kit. Only thing is it dont friggin work (bought a cheap mini trailer of ebay for my lads quad bike but havent had the chance to use it yet.. Nat

09-05-2005, 10:55 AM	#4
Dave Pearson Guest Posts: n/a	I got a couple of quotes, one for a double trailer 3 days = Â£36 inc vat, another for a triple trailer for Â£30. I would definately shop around.........