March 2, 2011 5:17 AM PST
Have you considered purchasing a cargo type trailor and just packing a tent and other gear in it. One of my riding buddies who retired about ten years ago has pulled both types and he said that he preferred the empty trailor and that he could pack more gear into it and it was alot more versatile than the tent trailor. Just a thought and congrats on your recent retirement.
March 2, 2011 6:02 AM PST
That's how we roll too Wheels. There is so much stuff we always want to bring and a tent doesn't really take up that much room. Good luck which ever way you go jake, bike camping is the best fun!!
March 2, 2011 8:33 AM PST
I think that I just scored. I put an add on Craigslist the other day that I wanted to buy a motorcycle tent trailer. I'm going Sunday to pick up my new/used Roll-A-Home. It's a 1997 in good shape for $750. I'll start out cheap and see how my wife and I like it.
March 2, 2011 8:48 AM PST
Wheels....I thought about that but my wife and I just can't see camping on the ground if there's an alternative. The old bones hurt too much
March 2, 2011 10:18 AM PST
We have been using a Time-out for a few years and love it. We load inside and on top and have more room than we ever need.
Good idea starting out cheap, pulling a loaded trailer is a difference experience.
March 2, 2011 11:15 PM PST
Congrats Roadglidejake, I cannot say I know the Roll a home but for $750. that's a great way to determine if you will enjoy the idea. I agree we just do not like sleeping on the ground, but pulling a cargo trailer with the gear is sometimes a little easier. Our Aspen allows us plenty of storage which can be too much if the wife loads the trailer. Good luck and make sure you inspect the bearings or replace them if any doubts.