Motolug Trailer

Pretty much got my trailer up to where i want it now.
  • Floor panels installed either side of the ramp - not the fancy hydro plywood flooring, as that was silly money for the small space i needed
  • Indespension triplelock hitch - installed with locking nuts for the hitch + adapter
  • D ring added - useful for locking the Bike to the trailer, and the trailer to something - if left unhitched.
  • Ramps x 2 - 1 for the Bike, and 1 as a walk up. More stable to be on the same level as the Bike when un/loading

Only thing left on the shopping list is a spare wheel, and it's pretty much ready to go on tour.
 
I'll get some tomorrow when taking it out on a test run.
 
A good test run this morning, getting back into the swing of tying the Bike down, and managing it up/down the ramps.

The towing rig;

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Indespension triple lock hitch

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Bike on trailer, Wooden board walks

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Securing D-ring;

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A few tweaks further on the trailer after some more test runs.

- The wooden floor needs tightening up, as it starts to rattle on more washboard type surfaces
- I swapped the ramp set up to one which is shorter, wider and has a better approach angle - a lot easier to load/unload the Bike. (new ramp)
- Added some rubber edge strips to the exposed metal corners - i will inevitably cut my hand otherwise!
- D-Rings now used to secure the ratchet straps to the trailer. 1 which takes the strain, and another positioned as redundant support should it come loose or fail.
- Hitch lock now acquired, which fits the hitch on the adapter. (Maypole MP9586)

I think that's pretty much it for the trailer modifications & tweaks. Now to book in a couple of long weekends away, to test the set up properly prior to the big trip in October.
 
I have a brand new (still in the boxes) Motolug TE same as this one ......i've not even looked at it........change in circumstance meant i didn't use it and i most probably wont now so could sell it. It also has the big wheel upgrade as well.
£1300


Are you still interested in selling this?
 
I have a brand new (still in the boxes) Motolug TE same as this one ......i've not even looked at it........change in circumstance meant i didn't use it and i most probably wont now so could sell it. It also has the big wheel upgrade as well.
£1300


Are you still looking to sell this? Someone else was asking, so 2nd dibs possibly?
 
I did end up with a Motolug trailer in the end, and have started to adapt it - some upgrades, some wants.

I changed the lights to LED ones with quick connectors. So the main gooseneck/connector wiring stays on the main body (with the help of some cable ties). And you can still disconnect/remove the arms for assembly & Bike mounting. These are E marked trailer lights, so road legal & also very bright/noticeable.
I have also changed from r-clips to pins with an integrated clip. (Amazon link). Easier to put these on/take off - and no risk of losing the r-clip! The only r-clip pin is the central one for the main ramp body into the axel.
And finally, I changed the break off wire, to a more substantial one that goes over the tow bar.

I think future changes will possibly be a different hitch head with locking mechanism, and that's about it. I have a D-lock which fits through the tilting mechanism swing pin hole (removing the pin) - which can be used to lock the trailer to the hitch head. This should hopefully make it a secure Bike trailer when it is left locked/connected to the Car.

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"I have also changed from r-clips to pins with an integrated clip. (Amazon link). Easier to put these on/take off - and no risk of losing the r-clip! The only r-clip pin is the central one for the main ramp body into the axle"

Excellent idea, I hate R clips with a passion!
 


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