Towing The Elio / Towing With The Elio

[RMClubfitter]

What would be a good trailer for the Elio? Depends on the purpose, but something lite of course. Any other suggestions?

http://www.gizmag.com/go-easy-ultralight-trailer-camper/33328/

My brother has one of these (similar) for his Gold Wing Trike.

 

[LINDA PATELSKI]

make mine Creamsicle:
http://motorcycleinfo.org/2011/03/trailer-for-motorcycle/

This one's a tasty choice.

 

[ElioDigger]

you can see my trailer in the avatar. I do have a cargo topper to put on it when I need it.

 

[GaPawn]

you can see my trailer in the avatar. I do have a cargo topper to put on it when I need it.

How badly does it affect your MPG with a load on the trailer? And what sort of weight do you consider to be a "reasonable" load?

 

[ecdriver711]

you can see my trailer in the avatar. I do have a cargo topper to put on it when I need it.

ElioDigger, how much does your trailer weigh?

 

[RogWild]

For camping, I like the Mini-Mate; 265# <$3,000 and sets up in under 5 min. I plan to get one next year and use it behind my Honda...... then the Elio.... if all works out. --- http://www.openroadoutfitters.com/mini-mate-motorcycle-camper --

 

[CHUCK G.]

I wander if anyone pulls any type of trailer with their elio, how much now will the 84 mpg matter?

 

[RogWild]

I wander if anyone pulls any type of trailer with their elio, how much now will the 84 mpg matter?

Won't be pulling the trailer 100% of the time. When I do...... it will still get more than TWICE the mileage of my 'regular' vehicle!

 

[hawg_ryder]

Been reading all the posts about pulling a trailer... lots of good stuff there... I have been pulling a Bushtec Turbo motorcycle trailer on cross country trips since 1992 (basically to all 48 states and Canada) and will be using it with the Elio as well. The Bushtec trailers are not "cheap" but they are specifically designed for pulling behind MC's... Full independent suspension with air shocks so you can adjust for any load. 16" wheels, weighs 125# with a 350# GVW. 25 cu.ft. capacity. I've pulled it with a cruiser bike (92 Harley Dyna Daytona) and all of my "Baggers". These are a couple pix from a run to Sturgis in 2010... 2007 FLTR Road Glide...

one more shot of the trailer loaded before I left for the trip... We were camping so I had a full load of camping gear... As you can see you can pack a lot of gear... I think trip weight was 300# total...trailer + load

 

[aknaten]

I doubt the Elio could pull this but it would be nice to have when roaming the wilder parts of the world.