Varadero and trailer!

[Monsieur]

[Bob Goddard]

Mmmm. A coffin on the back, eh?

Ideal for DIY funerals, perhaps...?

As you can tell, this doesn't float my boat.  <hide>

But hey, each to their own...

[Rhino]

Wow - so how do you tackle bends pulling that along?

How is the technique different from just riding the bike?

[Harv]

There was a mate of Owens that had a tow bar on his vara that used to come on some ride outs.
If I remember correctly he towed his Brit bike to rallys etc on it...Owen?

[jmann]

some more pics would be nice so we can see how on earth you managed to fit a towbar on the backend ??

[williamson]

This looks like a "Classic" trailer to me.  These are quite common here in Oz.  More information available here:  http://www.classicind.com.au/

Here are some pics of mine behind my CB1300:

1.  Just before leaving home on our 2,200km 2010/2011 Christmas - New Year tour.


2.  On the Bonang Highway at the Bendoc turn-off:
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[TazinBerkshire]

With the lack of inability to filter surely driving a car makes more sense? just MO of course!

[williamson]

With the lack of inability to filter surely driving a car makes more sense? just MO of course!

The need to filter is not relevant when touring in Australia.  Even if it is, any disadvantage is (IMO) out-weighed by the advantages of being able to tour comfortably on the bike with Mrs W.

For example, when touring with the trailer we can take:
*  Two sleeping bags
*  A queen size inflatable mattress
*  Two folder chairs
*  A folding aluminium table
*  A two room tent
*  A gazebo
*  An esky (ice box) with food, drinks and ice

Basically, we need to be self-sufficient for three or four days.  This is because we have at times been camped at sites without electricity and 70km from the nearest any town or place with supplies, like Micalong Creek, point 'C' here:
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And to "whet the appetite" here's a few pics of the road into Micalong Creek:

The surface is sealed most (55km) of the way:


The last 15km is gravel:


It's about a two return trip just to get some ice, beer, fresh food, etc...

And this is on our "little" adventures.  I can imagine when touring the "real" outback at times you could be 200km from a town.  

The trailer tows well behind the CB; it is no effort to cruise on 130km/h (that's the maximum speed limit now is Oz).  And at that speed is so stable and effortless, I wouldn't be surprised if you tow at speeds of 160km/h.

Apart from when braking and having to leave a much bigger gap from the vehicle in front of you, you don't notice the trailer when towing.   It's a "breeze" towing uphill through the twisties.  You sure get some surprised looks after over-taking some slower bikes or cars on the bends.

Anyway, each to their own .............

And I hopping Varadero will be a capable tow vehicle as well.  Some feedback from Monsieur would be appreciated.

[Jelly]

WHY?

[LazyRider]

Do an extended camping tour 2 up, in a hot climate and you will know 'why'

[varapete]

well i have just got a tow hitch fitted to my vara,i got it made by a local guy called big dog bikes & a really good job he made of it,I agree with lazyrider towing a trailer far outweighs carrying all your camping gear on the back of a bike,believe me ive been there with small tent & minimal gear,like he said large tent,18"airbed,chairs,tables,fridge even the kitchen sink & space to put beers, food & clothes etc.i havent towed the trailer behind the vara yet but my previous bike was a goldwing & we used to tow it everywhere & it tows so effertlessly,we would not be without one now.

[Big Dave]

got any pic's~?

[numptyspence]

It's a bit rude I know but how much was it, and how hard was it to fit ?

[S Barker]

I was a bit worried about Big Dave hankering after a trailer.

But having seen what Numpty had under his saddle and in his top box on the way to Slovakia I can see how it makes sense.

It would also be very usefull for carrying a selection of those hard to find spare parts   :

[tomhowe]

Provided someone else was towing it!