Australians have better Moto Trailers

GuyWithABike
Edited Date/Time 3/23/2020 9:09pm
Change my mind....




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cbarber 3/21/2020 7:19am
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The 4 foot ceiling height ruins it. Change my mind...
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Aluminum Chassis. Electric brakes. Favorite feature- the aluminum mesh lining for tying stuff to.



Edit - the whole roof tilts up on struts. Only an issue if it rains. (Cold/Rain are in short supply in Aus)

Except at the “Big Chill” annual race meet.
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dkurtd 3/21/2020 10:35am
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Great trailer if you're vertically challenged. And don't try to convince me an opening/tilting roof is the way to go. I like to be able to walk in my trailer on a cold, rainy day to warm up and get out of the rain without having to wear a helmet.
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Falcon 3/21/2020 10:49am
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The ceiling height would also be a problem for me. Otherwise, it's killer!
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GuyWithABike 3/21/2020 11:21am
3/21/2020 11:21am
dkurtd wrote:
Great trailer if you're vertically challenged. And don't try to convince me an opening/tilting roof is the way to go. I like to be able to...
Great trailer if you're vertically challenged. And don't try to convince me an opening/tilting roof is the way to go. I like to be able to walk in my trailer on a cold, rainy day to warm up and get out of the rain without having to wear a helmet.
That’s a good point.
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CivBars 3/21/2020 11:53am
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That is awesome but,

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jeffro503 3/21/2020 12:08pm
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The Aussies also make the best off-road travel trailers ( Caravans ) on the planet as well. There are like 3 - 4 companies over there that produce the most badass trailers on the planet....bar none!
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wicksy85 3/21/2020 1:29pm
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Us aussies don't have monster lifted trucks either haha.

They are perfect for our cars especially for aerodynamics.
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Chris99Flannery 3/21/2020 1:33pm
3/21/2020 1:33pm
jeffro503 wrote:
The Aussies also make the best off-road travel trailers ( Caravans ) on the planet as well. There are like 3 - 4 companies over there...
The Aussies also make the best off-road travel trailers ( Caravans ) on the planet as well. There are like 3 - 4 companies over there that produce the most badass trailers on the planet....bar none!
My old neighbour had one built buy a shipright who’d moved to building off-road campers. The benches and tables were carbon fiber, had marine grade stainless fittings throughout. For creek, river crossings it floated and had a boat-shape bow to track straight. amazing detail.
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devotid 3/21/2020 1:37pm
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But were do I go hide and pout after I get lapped?

Im 6'3" and could barely kneel in there. Why not just make it normal height? Is it just to be different? Its not because of aero.
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wicksy85 3/21/2020 2:08pm
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devotid wrote:
But were do I go hide and pout after I get lapped? Im 6'3" and could barely kneel in there. Why not just make it normal...
But were do I go hide and pout after I get lapped?

Im 6'3" and could barely kneel in there. Why not just make it normal height? Is it just to be different? Its not because of aero.
You'll find its mainly for Aero over here, most people tow them behind sedans, utes or dual cabs. You have a 7ft high trailer your going to be sucking through the fuel with the drag.
This is our trailer. Its fairly old and heavy as fuck but does that job.
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aFACEdismembered 3/21/2020 2:39pm
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Make it with a pop up version for the roof to extend upwards to 7-8 feet and I'm sold.
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aFACEdismembered wrote:
Make it with a pop up version for the roof to extend upwards to 7-8 feet and I'm sold.
great idea
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NATEP231 3/21/2020 3:27pm
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You mean to tell me this is over kill for a few PW50s?
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devotid wrote:
But were do I go hide and pout after I get lapped? Im 6'3" and could barely kneel in there. Why not just make it normal...
But were do I go hide and pout after I get lapped?

Im 6'3" and could barely kneel in there. Why not just make it normal height? Is it just to be different? Its not because of aero.
wicksy85 wrote:
You'll find its mainly for Aero over here, most people tow them behind sedans, utes or dual cabs. You have a 7ft high trailer your going...
You'll find its mainly for Aero over here, most people tow them behind sedans, utes or dual cabs. You have a 7ft high trailer your going to be sucking through the fuel with the drag.
This is our trailer. Its fairly old and heavy as fuck but does that job.
If they really cared about fuel economy it wouldnt have 2" thick sides, Aluminum Diamond Brite, 20 Inch Wheels or a 100k Generator in the thing. Wink

A simple fairing would direct wind over a proper sized trailer and also get you mostly the same results in MPG.

I dont know why I am even arguing this.... The trailer is slamming but I just dont get the height. hah

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Helda3 3/21/2020 4:12pm
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Untill you see the price....
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dkurtd wrote:
Great trailer if you're vertically challenged. And don't try to convince me an opening/tilting roof is the way to go. I like to be able to...
Great trailer if you're vertically challenged. And don't try to convince me an opening/tilting roof is the way to go. I like to be able to walk in my trailer on a cold, rainy day to warm up and get out of the rain without having to wear a helmet.
Australia dude... WTF is rain ?
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Sheriff245 3/21/2020 4:32pm
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NATEP231 wrote:
You mean to tell me this is over kill for a few PW50s? [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/03/21/412058/s1200_90326456_A82F_43FB_8AE0_02A6D6B5060F.jpg[/img]
You mean to tell me this is over kill for a few PW50s?
Not overkill as long as there are living quarters for the mechanic.
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aFACEdismembered wrote:
Make it with a pop up version for the roof to extend upwards to 7-8 feet and I'm sold.
I’ll see if I can find the place that do them but there is a pop top version and it’s quick and easy.
GuyWithABike 3/21/2020 4:57pm
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Helda3 wrote:
Untill you see the price....
How bad is the price?
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block75 3/21/2020 5:00pm
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They are called Moto star trailers and are hour and half west of Melbourne, Victoria

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hubbardmx50 3/21/2020 5:13pm
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Cute trailer, my sister has one!
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dadofagun 3/21/2020 5:46pm
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Trailer is damn nice, that's for certain. My fear, the roof. That thing will leak..... May take awhile, but it will leak. Any flat roof that has the ability to move, will leak. Hell, any roof for that matter..... Sun roof, moon roof, T-Tops, ragtop, sliding, retractable....... Water, just like air, can go anywhere it wants.
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Helda3 3/21/2020 6:29pm
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Helda3 wrote:
Untill you see the price....
GuyWithABike wrote:
How bad is the price?
Probably close to $30k aud
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Helda3 3/21/2020 6:30pm
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block75 wrote:
They are called Moto star trailers and are hour and half west of Melbourne, Victoria trailers[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/03/21/412069/s1200_0510C6E6_63B2_4663_878F_BE13D0D4CE7E.jpg[/img]
They are called Moto star trailers and are hour and half west of Melbourne, Victoria

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No, these are fine line trailers.....
GuyWithABike 3/21/2020 6:42pm
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See....more proof. Australians have better small Moto trailers. I like the exterior storage compartments
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AussieParaMX 3/21/2020 8:23pm
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Australia also unused to have the best utes in the world with a V8 commodore Ute
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