August 27, 200916 yr Has anyone got or tried one of those folding trailers by CMF or Phoenix trailers, thinking of getting one thanks Phill
August 27, 200916 yr They are a good idea especialy for storage. Though a bit on the heavy side for one person to carry round back of house, My friend has one and he has to dismantle it to make it lighter. Originally he wanted a Kliponoff'Light' like mine but Pendle Eng (the pushbike rack People) have bought out the brand and hence no longer in production. When I got in contact with them they only had a couple of trailers and some racks left over. If you can get a Kliponoff second hand they are quite a lot lighter weighing 70kg and suitable for up to a 200kg bike (300Kg gross)
August 28, 200916 yr I tip my trailer onto one wheel and roll it through a conventional gate. You can "steer" it by tipping it forwards or backwards.
August 28, 200916 yr Hii B40RT I do mine exactly how you describe But the situation my friend has is he lives in a quasi semi, and has to carry it through a narrow tunnel. so he's not as fortunate as us!
August 29, 200916 yr Hii B40RTI do mine exactly how you describe But the situation my friend has is he lives in a quasi semi, and has to carry it through a narrow tunnel. so he's not as fortunate as us! Hi RichT I'd always be nervous of it "unfolding" at speed. Have a look at www.motolug.com Edited August 30, 200916 yr by B40RT
August 30, 200916 yr I'd always be nervous of it "unfolding" at speed. Not a problem, The 'CMF' trailer is secured. Like any trailer you must always use it when it's fully assembled and its designed so when a bike is loaded it would make it even more secure!
September 1, 200916 yr Author Thanks for the replies, after looking at a fair few trailers finally opted for a pm310 single bike trailer by ERDE. light at only 60kg easy to lift up to store on end in the garage, or lift on to side on one wheel to push it through the gateway to store in back garden. will see tomorrow what it tows like with the bike on Phill
September 1, 200916 yr Hi Phil please let us know how you get on with it. I too will be looking for a trailer soon cheers Dave
September 2, 200916 yr The PM310 tows really well; you should have no problem there. I have to wangle mine through the the garage with very little room to spare, so I made a 12" x 12" square "dolly" out of thick plywood, fitted with four heavy duty castors from Screwfix. With the trailer stood vertically, one wheel rests flat on the dolly and with a bit of help it can be steered easily through the garage.
September 2, 200916 yr The PM310 tows really well; you should have no problem there. I have to wangle mine through the the garage with very little room to spare, so I made a 12" x 12" square "dolly" out of thick plywood, fitted with four heavy duty castors from Screwfix. With the trailer stood vertically, one wheel rests flat on the dolly and with a bit of help it can be steered easily through the garage. Thanks very much for the info. Do you think i would be able to store it on the wall of my Garage? cheers Dave
September 2, 200916 yr The person I bought the PM310 from had it stored on brackets on the garage wall, but his garage was a heck of a lot tidier than mine!
September 2, 200916 yr Author used my new trailer for the first time today, tows realy easy, with the bike on the whole thing feels well balenced and stable, the only time i saw it bounce a little was on that part of the M42 just up from the M40 link, anyone who's driven on it will know what i mean, its like driving on a corrugated roof. well pleased with the trailer Phill
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