RATHER LARGE bike trailer behind a Wing - Video

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Goldwing camper	powered by Aeva

http://www.goldbrand.info/

[RainMaker]

Was wondering about that.  Kept looking for that trailer somewhere behind the guy showing us how to pick up a Goldwing 

[F6BANGER]

That musta been in Kilometers per hour. As fast as they were coming up on the car, I cant believe the camera guy pulls next to him and wouldnt let him change lanes.

Impressive pulling that big trailer none the less.

[Atl-Jerry]

Yeah,  but can he stop it!!!

[Rams]

Yeah,  but can he stop it!!!

I was thinking the same thing. 

I'll ask because I simply don't know, are there trailer brakes available for something like this? 

I pull a large gooseneck trailer with my Diesel Pick Up.  Getting it moving is never an issue but there are times when a controlled panic stop is a challenge.  Especially when fully loaded.  I can only imagine a panic stop with that rig.  Hopefully, there are brakes on that tow behind.

Having never pulled a trailer on a bike, I also have a question about braking while on a curve or in a turn.  Seems like that additional drag would add some handling issues on a bike.  Just curious.

[F6BANGER]

Yeah,  but can he stop it!!!

Having never pulled a trailer on a bike, I also have a question about braking while on a curve or in a turn.  Seems like that additional drag would add some handling issues on a bike.  Just curious.

I found when pulling a trailer with the valk, you have to slow down before the turn. Otherwise the trailer will try to push your backend around.(especially with camping gear for 3 people and fire wood)

[amazngrace]

Looks like the prototype for this trailer:

http://www.goldbrand.info/index.html


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[scoot]

Some of the tent campers have electric bakes on them. I would like something that size you certainly would want brakes.
Pulling a trailer with the bike does create some new dynamics, but it is nothing that good prctice and awareness can't be handled. You have to keep in mind that with the added weight it does take a little more to stop.When you pull next to a curb your bike is now much wider then it used to be. I've seen a lot of guys get the curb at a gas station when they pull up to the pumps.
Weight distribution is everything. I have got the way I load my trailer down to a science. Keeping it balanced is the key.
Traveling with a trailer is a joy for us. It is nice to be able to take things for a long vacation. Most the time once we at our destination I will unhook the trailer and lock it to a pole, or parking curb. If nothing is available I will run the cable through the wheels so it can't be rolled. One advantage is if I'm staying at a motel I can leave it in a parking space, and that spot will be there when I get back.

[Hoser]

Yeah,  but can he stop it!!!

Clintsdivco had trailer brakes on his camper (smaller) he pulled with his IS, but he still hit the deer and the car.  Thank God he lived through both wrecks.  Hoser
http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,20536.0.html

[HayHauler]

Clint is coming to the GOTF this year.  Can't wait to see him again. 

Hay
Jimmyt

[Fudd]

It says on the side of the trailer: 145kG (320 lbs).  I've had that much weight in a conventional size motorcycle trailer without brakes and did ok.  However. I did allow a LOT of extra stopping room.  What would scare me would be traveling through Kansas or somewhere with a lot of gusty crosswinds.