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Brit Single · Joined: 13 Jul 2010 Posts: 18 Location: North Yorks Moors

Hi guys

I am looking to take the bike with me and the campervan... I've got a box trailer, but thats a bit big and like towing a caravan. The bike is too heavy for a rear mounted bike carrier, so interested in one of those carriers where you mount the front wheel in and strap it to the tow bar, and then effectively tow the rear wheel. Anyone got experience with one of these, or any thoughts on the effect of towing the bike / back wheel and how this would affect the drive train?? Theres several different varieties on ebay at the moment

thanks

Graham
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Blackal · Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 1:48 pm Post subject:

I don't think any of the drive-train would be damaged, but you'll put a fair amount of centre wear on the rear tyre?

Also - you are still going to have about 110Kg additional weight on the tow-hitch, which on a camper van is already - way behind the rear axle. I don't fancy it one bit - to be honest. Confused

Have a look on Ebay for a small Bikelug trailer, or they sometimes have them on Pistonheads (where they are generally cheaper Wink

). If you paid £250 for a trailer - you would always get that money back when you re-sold.

The main benefits are of course - low nose weight on the tow-ball, and no wear on rear tyre of bike.

HTH

Al Very Happy

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boxerscott · Joined: 21 Apr 2007 Posts: 712 Location: scottish borders

Forget the camper van , dude. Spread your wealth about and book a decent nights rest and enjoy your bike Wink

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Brit Single · Joined: 13 Jul 2010 Posts: 18 Location: North Yorks Moors

hey boxerscott

I am planning on passing through your way in a couple of weeks as part of a mad dash from Whitby to John O Groats (and back) - spreading it about and splashing out on B&B for the night! Good recommendation.
The campervan is so I can tour Morocco, and North Norway to see the northern lights and..... and ride the bike when I am there!! Very Happy

any takers for the John O Groats run or anyone know B&B in Wick??
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simon · Joined: 07 Sep 2007 Posts: 482 Location: Northumberland

Brit Single · Joined: 13 Jul 2010 Posts: 18 Location: North Yorks Moors

HOPEFULLY northbound on the 23rd and back on the 24th August..... Question

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boxerscott · Joined: 21 Apr 2007 Posts: 712 Location: scottish borders

Call in at Jed(a68) 23rd I will do the run up with you. Suppose one has to do the JOG bit once in your life. Try www.visitscotland for accom.

Chris.
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oyster · Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 5:45 pm Post subject:

In October a few years back, I saw the Northern Lights while having a half term break in Hexham. Saved hundreds on that cruise into the North/Arctic Sea to do the same!
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Brit Single · Joined: 13 Jul 2010 Posts: 18 Location: North Yorks Moors

the whole point of getting the camper van is to take SWMBO even further north to see the Northern Lights - perhaps I should just take her on the JOG dash!!! Would she be impressed?? Er NO
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Brit Single · Joined: 13 Jul 2010 Posts: 18 Location: North Yorks Moors

Jed is on our planned route so should not be a problem picking you up from there.... with you that makes 4 of us so far. Perhaps I had better move this thread across to the planned runs and meet ups??

drop me a pm with contact details so that we can arrange to meet
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ianbcr · Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 7:08 pm Post subject: Re: northern lights

[quote="Brit Single"]the whole point of getting the camper van is to take SWMBO even further north to see the Northern Lights - perhaps I should just take her on the JOG dash!!! Would she be impressed?? Er NO[/quote]

you wont be seeing the lights this time of year. Crying or Very sad

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The Teutonic Tangerine · Joined: 28 Jan 2008 Posts: 686 Location: Essex

get teh right motorhome and towing is not an issue apparently

http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://www.startracks.org/oldsite/images/MotorGarage1.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.startracks.org/oldsite/motor_home_with_garage_for_cars.htm&usg=__o8zn_okwLl0MR2E0Gm3l48Jd91E=&h=324&w=432&sz=69&hl=en&start=1&tbnid=OHsXiKGV_-NwhM:&tbnh=95&tbnw=126&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dmotorhome%2Bwith%2Bmotorcycle%2Bgarage%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Dvss%26sa%3DG%26gbv%3D2%26tbs%3Disch:1&itbs=1
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simon · Joined: 07 Sep 2007 Posts: 482 Location: Northumberland

..tempted..

Brit Single · Joined: 13 Jul 2010 Posts: 18 Location: North Yorks Moors

C'mon Simon - join us for the JOG run..... collecting Boxerscott at Jedbergh on the way past, so you not too far away??
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