BIKE HAULING & CAMPING--what is your travel set-up?

I found a used motorcycle camper in like new condition a few years ago for $2500
It only weights 350 lbs and sets up about anywhere in 10 minutes.
Sort of a minimalist approach but its comfortable and low cost.
It has a full size sleeping area and 5x5 area for dressing and gear storage.

If you search "diesel heater 12v" on Ebay you'll find Chinese versions for $125 or so. I've read that they work fine.

feel the love!!

Usually if we’re camping/riding my wife is with me and stays at camp to watch the dog. We lost the pooch in the picture a few months ago. She was 15. We still have our 3 year old black lab Thor who loves to camp, He does fine in the back of the truck or in the annex with a fan if it’s not too warm, but somebody’s always around to check on him though. If I’m by myself I don’t bring him if I’m going to be gone all day. My wife misses him too much.

Toph

Alright, spill the beans on that funky little trailer. Looks like something I need! [emoji3]

Extensive thread on this in a Vanagon forum. You'll probably find some useful information.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=703569

The trailer is a full aluminum Pheonix bolt together torsion axle trailer. Very cool indeed!! Light weight. You dont even know its there. No effect (detectable) on mileage.

I thought it was a neat little trailer too...………….but a lot of tongue weight, why'd they put the axle so for back? It should trail nice like that as long as the tow vehicle has the weight capacity.

That may work in WI but your dog would be dead much further south in the summer. Be careful.

Can you tow that with the motorcycle and leave the truck home.

There are a few people that are towing campers with a Yamaha Tenere however I have not been willing to try.
Gold Wings and Harleys should be capable.

Nice setup, how on earth do you get the Tenere in the bed? I have that same ramp and its a real bear to get it in my low utility trailer! That bike ain't light!

I have a slope in my yard that takes away some of the angle.
I just put it in gear and walk it up the ramp.
When I get to my destination I try to find another incline.
I have been looking for another ramp.
One that's 6 foot long instead of 5 would make a big difference.

I use a Tacoma pick up with a cap, and easily removable kit for "mc hauling camping trips". I like having flexibility....empty truck to full load is about 15 minutes. All the truck camping gear stays in the bins all the time.

Photos/video here:

An old post:
https://advrider.com/f/threads/lets...hell-build-outs.1296078/page-11#post-38647902

Video:


Highly recommended:

*Versahaul MC carrier. Very well made. Nice loading ramp and tie downs.
*Rtic 45qt cooler. Holds ice for many days (like 5+ in Big Bend NP Texas). 45qt holds a good load, but is sized so it can be carried fairly easily and stored many places. Glad I did not get a bigger/heavier one.
* a simple shade/rain tarp system.
* a truck cap height that offers 5-6" over the truck roof line. Gives critical headroom.

My camping set up when everyone goes. Normally I am solo on the rig with the necessary gear. This is a trailer I borrowed as I am still shopping for the right fit. I have limited room in my driveway so storage becomes an issue. You know, Camper Truck, trailer, 4 bikes, racecar, my work truck and the wife's RAV. Plus all my other junk . Any ways planning a cross Canada next year so we'll see what I come up with, Thinking either an Aluma or and H&H flat deck with my own sides. Sidecar, mountain bikes, extra coolers, easy ups, etc. etc.

Loaded easy, the winch on the bike helps.

First camp set up.

Solved taking the dog, problem.

but I had to buy a third chair.

I do love this old truck but it tends to be a tad thirsty, Big block that I had stroked. Every time we pass something newer I have camper envy but this one is paid for, very comfortable and is easy to fix so I work with what we have. New truck/camper means less bikes, right?

I like this setup. Can pull a bike trailer or my boat and have plenty of room for me and the hound. I looked at these campers new....... I'l be looking used.
JD

Just curious, can you camp in one of those with it off the truck?

I wouldn't think so, but I'd always amazed by the things that I'm often wrong about. (My wife doesn't find it as amazing as I do...)

That is a problem! Does your wife really need that RAV? [emoji16]