Towing The Elio / Towing With The Elio

[zelio]

From their web page.

The concept of Wide Path Camper

• The camper is a small and light weight foldeble camper designed for bicycles.
• The camper offers a 2 ½ persons sleeping possibility.
• Fast and easy to fold for transport.
• High protection from the elements.
• Over 300 L of storage space for the necessary bagage.
• Simpel and nice sitting area fast changeble to bed area.
• Much better sleeping conditions compared to a tent.
• Long lifetime and low maintenence makes it cheap compared to years in use.
• Weight 40 kg unloaded
• Solarcell to recharge the build in battery for charging phones and other small devices are a add on possibility!

40 KG = 88.1849 LBS
For your other questions there is no info available

I went back to the website and figured out how to use it. It appears it is only available in Denmark at this time. I would love to know what it is made of. The designer/builder looks like a young college guy. Good for him. I don't think I will be going to Denmark any time soon. Darn. Would love to see it! :-) Z

 

[jlhog]

I hauled this behind my Harley. The Elio could handle it easily.

 

[JEBar]

I hauled this behind my Harley. The Elio could handle it easily.View attachment 3389

just curious .... what mileage does your bike get towing and not towing

Jim

 

[Rickb]

I went back to the website and figured out how to use it. It appears it is only available in Denmark at this time. I would love to know what it is made of. The designer/builder looks like a young college guy. Good for him. I don't think I will be going to Denmark any time soon. Darn. Would love to see it! Z

Available 2015 in line with Elio's production schedule @ $2500. Somehow I can't envision this being towed at over bicycle speeds. Although have not seen how it folds.

 

[jlhog]

Neat looking

 

[JEBar]

if its designed to be towed with a bicycle, it won't come with a axle, springs or tires made for interstate speeds

Jim

 

[jlhog]

I averaged 42 mpg with my bike. It dropped a lot when towing.

 

[jlhog]

 

[JEBar]

I averaged 42 mpg with my bike. It dropped a lot when towing.

that's what I'd expect .... I suspect towing a trailer will have a large impact on the mileage of an Elio as well

Jim

 

[Truett Collins]

Thanks for that information, Truett. It is a very interesting little camper. Are you sure it won't work with an Elio? Z

It is built for bicycle speeds and most likely will not stand up to any higher speeds.