Single wheel trailers

[beerrun'r]

I'm thinking about mounting a single wheel trailer for a motorscooter behind my Bambi.

Can anyone tell me about the legallity, state to state, for this kind of a set-up? Thanx

dick

[HiHoAgRV]

I'll jump in. You'll get plenty of replies on why not to do it...
Many states allow it but all that I've reviewed require the middle unit (your Bambi) to have twin axles.

[azflycaster]

Not a good idea for many reasons.

Your listed state of Illinois has the same restriction as Arizona, the first trailer in a multi tow combination must be a 5th wheel.

[beerrun'r]

Ain't lookin' good here....................I'm from IL and currently at New River, AZ! 2 strikes!

[flyfshr]

What's going on up there in New River? As for the single wheel trailer, I have to agree - NO would be my answer.

Brad
FF

[47WeeWind]

Being an old guy, the only type of single wheel trailer I see in my mind's eye is a shallow one that mounts (clamps) in two places to the trailer's rear bumper and has a freely pivoting single wheel at its (the trailer's) rear end. This type of old 1940's design single wheel trailer should be heavy enough to carry a motor scooter yet be small and light enough to be a supported rear extension to the Bambi. Of course, I'm also visualizing a vintage 1961-63 Bambi, not a new one.

So beerrun'r, what type of single axle trailer did you have in mind when you asked the question? Can you post a picture?

[azflycaster]

The bed of a truck would be the best solution to this problem.

Did you bring this cold weather with you from Illinois?

[CanoeStream]

Originally Posted by azflycaster

Your listed state of Illinois has the same restriction as Arizona, the first trailer in a multi tow combination must be a 5th wheel.

Ditto for Minnesota. I seem to recall discussion on this before -- and not even all states allow the 5th wheel between option IIRC.

[beerrun'r]

Originally Posted by 47WeeWind

Being an old guy, the only type of single wheel trailer I see in my mind's eye is a shallow one that mounts (clamps) in two places to the trailer's rear bumper and has a freely pivoting single wheel at its (the trailer's) rear end. This type of old 1940's design single wheel trailer should be heavy enough to carry a motor scooter yet be small and light enough to be a supported rear extension to the Bambi. Of course, I'm also visualizing a vintage 1961-63 Bambi, not a new one.

So beerrun'r, what type of single axle trailer did you have in mind when you asked the question? Can you post a picture?

..

.......You said "single axle", but I assume you meant "single wheel".....so....you can google "single wheel trailers" and websights will come up. Yes, they're still around all these years after Montgomery Wards sold'em back in the 50's.....and my Bambi isn't "vintage", it's a 2006 19'.

[beerrun'r]

Originally Posted by azflycaster

The bed of a truck would be the best solution to this problem.

Did you bring this cold weather with you from Illinois?

..
...........I'm beginning to get that picture, also. In fact, I've just been doing a web search on fold-up gas scooters. My Yamaha Zuma'll just haffta stay home, I fear. I go to and camp at several motorsports events plus places such as Q and a little portable motorized transportation would come in handy from time to time.

On the cold AZ WX.....could be.....especially if there happened to be a lengthy delay effect at work here, but I sure don't think so. I've been here for a month and it was pretty nice until recently.

[Excella CM]

Remember to say "Watch this!"

[beerrun'r]

Originally Posted by Excella CM

Remember to say "Watch this!"

........sorry........does not compute. "Watch what"?|

[Silverhobby]

Originally Posted by Excella CM

Remember to say "Watch this!"

In the south where I am from, "Watch this", is usually followed in due time with, "Gee that sure was an ill planned idea I had." or "Wake up Bubba, You ain't seen a mess like this yet."

[rickandsandi]

Originally Posted by beerrun'r

........sorry........does not compute. "Watch what"?|

Up here in New England, "Watch this..." is usually followed by a trip to the emergency room and what's left behind, a trip to the junk yard!

[Ike T]

Originally Posted by Silverhobby

In the south where I am from, "Watch this", is usually followed in due time with, "Gee that sure was an ill planned idea I had." or "Wake up Bubba, You ain't seen a mess like this yet."

A little further south, we say "Hold my beer and watch this".

Otherwise known as the "Famous Redneck's Last Saying".

[Kajtek1]

Have seen lot of double trailing in less populated parts of California.
The only problem is, that state allows 65' max length.
I was considering towing my PWC behind my travel trailer and local DMV wanted me to come with the setup for driving exam for special endorsement.
Once I've seen a guy driving a pickup, towing about 30' travel trailer and than off-road Jeep at the end. The setup wasn't looking too steady, or well tracking in Bay Area traffic, but he was "making it".
Don't let people who has never even tried something to discourage you.

[Wayne&Sam]

Read this:

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f238...ing-34020.html

[scottanlily]

Hello beerun'r,

I have a 70 honda trail 90 and have the same dilemma ,when my buddy with his dodge pickup doesn.t go along on the camping trips. Ive resigned to put it in the trailer thru the door ,the handlebars are quick release to turn sideways
just for such a thing .Its great to have it along and really too much fun .
you need to have a way to keep it from falling over and so on ,and its in the way somewhat if your going in the trailer at a rest stop or whatever ,but it will be with you when you reach your camping destination .The bike weighs
about 190 pounds and it sits at the doorway area by the gaucho.Ive got a ramp to roll it in with that works good .the only solution at this point so far if you want to bring the bike along .

Scott of scottanlily

[Silverwanabe]

For a quick honest answer,

NO!!

Not even a bike rack.