Trailer-in-a-bag Group buy idea

**Pearldog** · 03-09-04, 01:00 PM

Here is the scoop..

I am seriously considering one of these trailers: http://trailerinabag.com/main.html

I have limited space in my garage and will only use it for the Shop and track. Does anyone else have interest? I have spoken with the company and they may be willing to work out a group purchase but need to have an accurate number of interested people. The retail price is $995. I know this is big $$$ so indicate what you would consider to be a fair price.

They would not give me a specific $$ per person but said that they would be willing to knock off $100 or more (depending upon the number of orders). They would also include 4 tie downs, the kick stand plate and the caster wheels. Obviously this does not include shipping...they use UPS

They are in the process of testing a double that can be converted to a single but right now this deal would be for a single (the kit will also work to convert from a single to a double).

If you are seriously interested please post here so I can give them an accurate number. If you are not interested please don't post.

I will post this on the svrider and srne site.

Thanks

**wastedincome420** · 03-09-04, 01:22 PM

It appears that that trailer has zero suspension

**SWEET_Z** · 03-09-04, 01:51 PM

Looks like you could make that yourself for a lot less than $900.

**bigred875** · 03-09-04, 01:58 PM

Habor Frieght has their folding trailers on sale for $199.

I have one and it works great...folds up like a ping pong table.

I have driven to NC to ma and back with my bike one the back and loaded up the stuff the movers would take on it and pulled it back to NE.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=90154
LARGER PAYLOAD CAPACITY
Stow this folding trailer just about anywhere--it only takes up 2 ft. x 5 ft. 3'' of floorspace! Steel frame has built-in slots for stake siding (stake sides and trailer contents not included). Add your own plywood decking for a 4 ft. x 8 ft. bed. Bed tilts all the way to the ground for easy loading. Easy assembly.
DOT certified tail light, fenders and safety wiring harness
Heavy duty steel construction with baked enamel finish
Includes coupler assembly with safety chains and 1-7/8'' ball hitch receiver
Three leaf spring suspension
4.80''-12 tires
Max. load capacity: 1175 lbs; Axle thickness: 5mmOverall dimensions: 140''L x 61-1/2''W x 19-1/4''H; Weight: 287 lbs.

**Stoneman** · 03-09-04, 04:19 PM

Originally posted by bigred875
Habor Frieght has their folding trailers on sale for $199.

Yip! Just got me wunna those too. Although I set mine up to NOT fold. Far more utilitarian for far less cake, IMO...

**need4speed** · 03-09-04, 05:06 PM

Yep. got me one too, used it all last race season. comes in handy for haulin stuff from the local nursery.

**VinceF2** · 03-10-04, 09:30 AM

My friend Nancy has the same trailer... which I towed the FZR home with... it worked great.... so I ordered one...

what she did was cut the flooring along the fold... works well... obviously this would get a little more difficult once you put sides on it... but I'm planning to make some sort of quick removable sides for mine.... I don't have enough yard to keep a trailer in it... ya know...

Sorry we stole your thread Pearldog....

**Pearldog** · 03-10-04, 09:59 AM

...this is good. I didn't realize so many people had the HF type trailer. For the price/utility it can't be beat...I suppose what I like about the TIbag is you can trailer the bike and then take the trailer apart and keep it in your car. That said....it has very limited use.

Based on these posts....I'm probably going with an HF.

Thanks for the opinions.

Pearldog

**VinceF2** · 03-10-04, 10:07 AM

Pearldog... just an FYI.... HF has backordered the trailer at least 20 business days... something to think about if you were gonna order...

**bigred875** · 03-10-04, 10:47 AM

Originally posted by VinceF2
My friend Nancy has the same trailer... which I towed the FZR home with... it worked great.... so I ordered one...

what she did was cut the flooring along the fold... works well... obviously this would get a little more difficult once you put sides on it... but I'm planning to make some sort of quick removable sides for mine.... I don't have enough yard to keep a trailer in it... ya know...

Sorry we stole your thread Pearldog....

All you have to do is get a sheet of plywood and cut it in half. I have sides on mine that can easily be taken off........you just have to build'em

**Roots853** · 03-10-04, 10:50 AM

Just wondering what kind of vehicle you are using o tow with. Do you think an Honda Accord could pull one Bike??? I found a class one trailer hitch for my car but wasn't sure if it coule handle towing my Ducati.

**Stoneman** · 03-10-04, 11:02 AM

Originally posted by bigred875
All you have to do is get a sheet of plywood and cut it in half. I have sides on mine that can easily be taken off........you just have to build'em

Or you can order their kit for a mere $70.00. Materials & labor made it well worth it for me. And THOSE aren't back ordered!

**bigred875** · 03-10-04, 11:04 AM

Originally posted by Roots853
Just wondering what kind of vehicle you are using o tow with. Do you think an Honda Accord could pull one Bike??? I found a class one trailer hitch for my car but wasn't sure if it coule handle towing my Ducati.

should not be a problem

**bigred875** · 03-10-04, 11:09 AM

Originally posted by Stoneman
Or you can order their kit for a mere $70.00. Materials & labor made it well worth it for me. And THOSE aren't back ordered!

True it cost me that for the pressure treated wood to build the sides...and it was a pain in the ass.

**Stoneman** · 03-10-04, 11:11 AM

I personally wouldn't pull ANYTHING with a 4-cylinder (the car, that is). Not saying it couldn't easily be done. But that puts a bit more strain on a 4-cylinder drive train (tranny, diff, cooling system). That's my opinion though...

**Stoneman** · 03-10-04, 11:14 AM

Originally posted by bigred875
True it cost me that for the pressure treated wood to build the sides...and it was a pain in the ass.

Yip. I figured the cost of the wood (heh, heh), finding and buying the right bolts, all the labor involved (not a helluvalot), and getting it to look half decent (gotta look good ya know!) was well worth the $70. I haven't gotten the kit in yet though. I'll be sure to update ya on the quality once I get it...

**bigred875** · 03-10-04, 11:25 AM

Originally posted by Stoneman
Yip. I figured the cost of the wood (heh, heh), finding and buying the right bolts, all the labor involved (not a helluvalot), and getting it to look half decent (gotta look good ya know!) was well worth the $70. I haven't gotten the kit in yet though. I'll be sure to update ya on the quality once I get it...

Ya I was lucky enough to live 5 min. from HR in Raleigh and I saw the kit and wasn't that impressed with it...i mean it should work fine. But I like the way mine turned out

**VinceF2** · 03-10-04, 01:21 PM

Originally posted by Roots853
Just wondering what kind of vehicle you are using o tow with. Do you think an Honda Accord could pull one Bike??? I found a class one trailer hitch for my car but wasn't sure if it coule handle towing my Ducati.

I personally agree w/ Jay about towing w/ a 4cyl car... however my cousin used his 4cyl Z24 to tow his bike for the last couple of years without an issue... so I'm sure your Honda can do it... just really not made for it...

Disclaimer

The views expressed in this post are merely my opinion... I have no exacts facts to back up whether someone should or should not tow w/ a 4cyl car... Take my opinion for what it's worth...

How's that BigRed????

**Roots853** · 03-10-04, 01:31 PM

Thats what i've been thinking. It could probably do it but would most likely cause problems for the car. I might have to trade my car in for something that can tow. Need to get my ass to a track day but thats tough with no trailor or truck..

**bigred875** · 03-10-04, 01:48 PM

Originally posted by Roots853
Thats what i've been thinking. It could probably do it but would most likely cause problems for the car. I might have to trade my car in for something that can tow. Need to get my ass to a track day but thats tough with no trailor or truck..

I stand by the "you should be fine" post. Here is another forum that touched on it a little. I wouldn't go buy a new car just yet...unless you are just looking for an excuse to get something new....

http://www.trailerlife.com/forums/in...id/3559276.cfm

http://www.uhaul.com/trailers/motorcycle/ Not that I would take uhauls word for it

**RandyO** · 03-10-04, 05:59 PM

I am considering getting a Goldwing as a tow vehicle... ok, its a flat6 and not a four..

**KevinB** · 03-10-04, 09:31 PM

I wouldn't worry about towing with a 4 banger,especially if its just one bike. And your not looking to go cross country, just a way to get your bike here and there.

KevinB

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