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Author Topic: Craigslist ad for motorcycle camper  (Read 2808 times)
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« on: March 06, 2017, 09:34:35 AM »

Time Out Motorcycle Camper Trailer - $2500 (Southern Indiana)

https://louisville.craigslist.org/tro/6031162402.html

Very nice camper. I bought it in 2013 and used it once. Had a bad wreck and can't ride a big bike anymore. Has a stand for a window air conditioner. Spare tire included. FEATURES •Tent and poles are all attached so set up time is around 3-4 mintues •Black or White Color Scheme •Wiring Harness •1 7/8″ Ball Coupler •Table •Chair SPECIFICATIONS •Weight -- 345 lbs. •Length -- 104″ •Box Length -- 65″ •Towing Height -- 31″ •Width -- 43″ •Volume -- 16 Cubic Feet •Tongue Weight -- 20 lbs. •Independent Torsion Suspension


I am not affiliated with the seller in any way.   I found this ad and thought someone on this forum might be interested.   The fact that it was pulled by an HD should prove it won't hold your Valkyrie back.   Wink
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« Reply #1 on: March 06, 2017, 11:39:05 AM »

I saw this the other day.
https://mohave.craigslist.org/mcy/6011284825.html
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« Reply #2 on: March 07, 2017, 08:42:34 AM »

Here's the official website.  There are several others that sell the camper. have more info.  Google "timeout camper".  http://www.timeouttrailers.org/  Also check out this site: http://www.timeouttrailer.com/index.html

I have the same camper bought from one of our vendors who attends all Inzanes, GOTF etc.  It's the largest camper there is for motorcycle camping.  Couple nice features - supports a window A/C, the entire floor is 18" off the ground, has a queen size bed platform, table in dining area, dressing /toilet area in entryway. Electric service connectivity so you can use lights, heater, air compressor for mattress, phone chargers, computer and wifi (many campsites provide wifi). Can access the too-small cooler chest through a port to the front while inside - say it's raining. Y'all know not to have food or a cooler inside your tent so that's handy.  Our Timeout stayed completely dry last year during the frog drowner at Inzane. Ours has the 12X12 screen room which attaches and provides a garage to park 2 bikes inside - or a refuge from bugs.

Setup takes 5 minutes or so if you are the Timeout factory video demonstrator.  Everyone else - more like 20 minutes with 2 people. Not including screen room. 10 minutes with practice.

The unit is quite heavy and usually doesn't come with brakes.  However electric brakes made for it are available from the factory.  I added them to ours - $500.  Has other accessories which will probably be needed.  The large tent and screen room (if so equipped) take up most of the storage space inside. They have a large heavy waterproof vinyl bag for hauling more gear on top.  The support frame is very useful to tie that and other stuff to- like the A/C if you get a small one since the tent has a port and stand for it.  We had the A/C on the shakedown trip (Inzane) and that made for great sleeping. Camping gear - lanterns, cooking equip, another table and more chairs, folding toilet, chew up the internal space and then have to tie on top. Not to mention clothes. We filled up the bag and then some.

I set up Jade with a Hitchdoc.  Added a swivel ball since then. And of course the proportional elect brake controller. I was careful to load heavier to front where I could, but even so the tongue weight was too light. Just recently (preparing for next trip to GOTF) removed the front fairing to make room for a much larger cooler - Coleman's SS one - fabbed & installed the larger cooler frame so have a practical sized cooler on the tongue which will add to my tongue weight. To WV, had to stay away from semi truck turbulence as that would set up an oscillation that was a problem.  Capped the tow speed around 65 for safety. Mileage averaged around 24 with a low of 17 and a high of 30. (Jade's normal mixed mileage is 34, just like Deerslayer.  George usually does better, around 38 but he is usually ridden just locally; not the same road/town mix.) Got fuel starvation from the too-small Dan-Marc so have installed the bigger one. Have a belly tank and needed it - had to keep the main tank topped up to prevent starvation - it's plumbed as gravity feed.  The problem was aggravated when ambient temp and/or speeds were higher.  Also long uphill stretches.

Pulling it - slows you down to cage level acceleration.  Braking - well obviously you drive WAY in front of your normal follow & brake distances. Again - turbulence can be a problem.  I'm expecting to improve that on the next ride with more tongue weight and maybe tire pressures.  I've repeatedly heard the line "you don't know it's back there."  I'm not even gonna be generous on that - that's a LIE.  If that's the case with anybody they need to get out of the driver's seat.

On the ride to Inzane, used the slab the whole way for safety - minimize cross traffic exposure when hauling such a heavy trailer w/o brakes. Will be doing the same to GOTF - for that reason and we need to make good time due to the distance and time available.  If the weather doesn't cooperate - I've set up the CX5 to pull the camper as well.

Pictured in my signature line is our Timeout camper with Jade on the way to Inzane.


 If this one was used lightly (he claims once) - it's priced well.

Here's our campsite at Coopers Rock, WV last year.

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« Reply #3 on: March 07, 2017, 12:40:31 PM »

Mark--you are leading the life!  I envy.
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