jeffcarp
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While traveling today, I was passed by a car pulling a small cargo trailer labeled a Reese Backpacker. From the info I could gather, it is a 35 cubic foot trailer that weighs about 200 pounds and attaches to the hitch. This is perfect for me to pull behind my Roadtrek. But I can't find any info on the Reese website. Is this still made and if not, is there something similar available on the market. I am familiar with the Stoyaway products but I have a tight CCC. The Reese product is appealing because I have tons of pulling capacity.
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Looks like it was reviewed as a "new product" in 1996. There are a few listed for sale on craigslist and other websites.
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What you may want to do is Google "motorcycle cargo trailer". There are many manufacturers that make small cargo trailers that can be pulled behind a motorcycle. Here is an index that gives links to a lot of manufacturers; http://aerobourne.com/motorcycletrailerindex9.htm
You can also make your own using a roof top cargo unit and mount it on a small trailer like sold at Harbor Freight. I have seen a lot of those homemade ones.
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SoCalDesertRider
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What is the max speed rating on those tiny tires?
Personally, I would look for a small (say 5x8) single axle utility trailer (flat bed with 1 foot rail sides and a ramp gate) with larger tires on at least 12" or bigger wheels. I see trailers matching this description for sale used for between about $250 (a really great deal) up to about $800 (too much $$). Around $500 seems to be about average for a nice used one. New they are about $800 to $1200.
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jeffcarp
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They are motorcycle tires, so they are rated for freeway speeds.
SoCalDesertRider wrote:What is the max speed rating on those tiny tires?
Personally, I would look for a small (say 5x8) single axle utility trailer (flat bed with 1 foot rail sides and a ramp gate) with larger tires on at least 12" or bigger wheels. I see trailers matching this description for sale used for between about $250 (a really great deal) up to about $800 (too much $$). Around $500 seems to be about average for a nice used one. New they are about $800 to $1200.
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SoCalDesertRider
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I would look more closely into that. The motorcycles (scooters) I have seen with tiny tires like that usually have top speeds of around 50 mph. I don't see them cruising on the freeway at speeds of 55-75mph like cars do. I very rarely see them on the freeway at all. Usually they are ridden on surfaces streets through traffic.
jeffcarp wrote:They are motorcycle tires, so they are rated for freeway speeds.
SoCalDesertRider wrote:What is the max speed rating on those tiny tires?
Personally, I would look for a small (say 5x8) single axle utility trailer (flat bed with 1 foot rail sides and a ramp gate) with larger tires on at least 12" or bigger wheels. I see trailers matching this description for sale used for between about $250 (a really great deal) up to about $800 (too much $$). Around $500 seems to be about average for a nice used one. New they are about $800 to $1200.
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If you don't mind the price, www.letsgoaero.com makes a lightweight trailer. We have one of the originals from 1998. Weighs 250# and hauls 700#. Doesn't make a difference in mpg and because it is shaped like an egg with a long tongue, there is no sway. We've taken it all over the country and it used to store all our camping gear before we got a trailer. Already wearing out the 2nd set of tires on the trailer. Pricey, but it still works good as new. They are making a bigger unit now with a tailgate.
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