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I was looking for a trailer for someone like me that won't have the room for a traditional trailer for my bike when I get a place. I found one called "Trailer In A Bag" its exactly what the name says it is. A super portable trailer that you can take apart and put in the provided bag and keep in your car trunk or whatever. Of course it is over priced but I know I am paying a premium for the convenience factor. And since I am technical homeless right now its perfect for me. It did review good everyone that has one has good things to say about it so I feel good about this. Just wanted to share it with everyone just in case someone else had a need for something like this as well.

www.trailerinabag.com (http://)

Trailer for your bike I assume?  What kind of vehicle are you intending to tow it with?


http://www.ragepowersports.com/motorcycle-products/sport-bike-carrier/ (http://www.ragepowersports.com/motorcycle-products/sport-bike-carrier/)

A Jeep Wrangler is my preferred vehicle of choice. I like most compact SUV's but plan on buying a Jeep. I'm not a Truck guy by any means they are too long for my taste.

So yeah, the link I listed would be perfect...

Its a nice concept but after reviewing videos of how a bike is loaded I don't get a warm and IZ_ about it. A video from a distributor has 2 men pushing it up a semi steep looking ramp when loading. it doesn't really seem like something I want to have to deal with. I am confident that I could load a bike but I do believe it wouldn't be the easiest thing to do either. Also I want to be able to not have a vehicle with a Class 3 hitch on it either. So I'm going ahead with my order of a Trailer in a Bag seems to fit what I am looking for more. Of course with that I have to deal with getting a license plate and tags but there's a downside with either option if you ask me. But thanks for sending the link I didn't think stuff like that existed for motorcycles.

If the bike runs it'll push itself up a ramp as long as you don't need to load it backwards.  [Dolph]

Harbor freight has folding trailers that'll go up flat against  a wall.  They need some modding to be suitable for bike hauling but will get the job done once setup.  dirt cheap. also, if its just for the odd track day renting a uhaul trailer might make more sense for you.

FYI - one thing to think about with a trailer is you usually have a speed restriction on the highway of 55 mph

the reciever hitch is is not any more difficult to load a bike solo than on a trailer, in fact, arguably easier, in my oinion

you also don't have the same maneuvering issues

get a wrangler with class III hitch!


http://www.versahaul.com/index.php (http://www.versahaul.com/index.php) = another option...

This is the ticket if you want to save on space and costs.
It holds up to 500lbs and you can cruise at 60-70 mph with no problem.
Oh, and you can load it solo, after a few practice runs.



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DucRS [thumbsup] whats that thing called and where can i purchase it?
Nice bike by the way. [Dolph]

Thanks!
It's called the Versa-Hauler and cost around $500ish
I searched the classifieds and found it for under $200 on Craigslist.

Thanks!

As far as I'm aware California is the only state with a trailer speed restriction, there may be a few others, but it isn't common.   I personally wouldn't use a versahauler with a wrangler.  IIRC TJs have a max tounge weight rating of 300lbs.  Hanging a 400+ lbs street bike at the end of a lever a few feet back is probably putting something like 1200lbs worth of stress on the little TJ - it probably won't break, but you'll be way beyond the design criteria (not to mention that hitches are really designed for a solid push down, not bending/twisting moments).  Anyhow, I'd guess that the hitch and truck frame are overbuilt enough that it won't fail, but I don't like guessing for stuff like that.  Also, your headlights will probably be shining in the trees  [laugh]

I am from Texas and they don't have any trailer speed restrictions but you do have to get tags and a plate for most trailers and blinkers are a must. I am sticking with the Trailer in a Bag to me its nice to not be limited to a Class 3 or better hitch. And I don't want my blinkers to be covered up either by a bike on the back of my vehicle. People are distracted enough with texting or talking on there cell phone while driving the last thing I want to do is help them hit me....LOL

i had a guy deliver a bike to me using the trailer-in-a-bag.  it was pretty stable, i was surprised when he folded it up like that.  they do NOT appear to be rock-solid, but for shortish journeys, they are probably fine.

one thing to be aware of -- there is NO rock/debris protection from your car/truck tires.  you should cover your bike with something to protect it.

I looked in to this to try and get a price. They have a dealer locator. The dealers that they have listed all told me that they are not a dealer and have no idea who Rage Power Sports is. Which sucks, because I need a trailer like this.

I looked this product up as well. Again I called the local dealer that they have listed on there website and the shop has no idea what I am talking about. the shop listed says that they are not a dealer. WTF!????

That's all I want it for short taking my bike to a dealer or whatever. I figure at most I would drive it at max 2 hours away. I have no illusions that this is the perfect trailer but for me it fits the best. Just like any tool people have they have preferences over others.

i was looking at the trailer in a bag, same concept for me, something to bring the bike to the dealer 1 or maybe 2 times a year 2-3 hours each way tops probably less in all likelihood for maybe 1 round trip per year if all goes well.

it's a good choice then, just be aware that the TIRES do not go into the bag, lol..  also, he told me he upgraded the pins which hold the frame together.  i think they are fairly standard clevis pins. 

(http://www.uhaul.com/reservations/images/Equipment/Towing/MotorcycleTrailerLarge.png)
$30 any time you need to use it...and they store for you in the meantime

DING!...we have a WINNAH!

Not my cup of tea I prefer to just own one. But good to know I have options.

not the bike in the trailer, you mean..

well...THAT particular bike you expect to see in a trailer....

does it come with the trailer?  that would explain a lot.