Bike Trailer

[DaveM]

Is there anyone on the island who sells the Erde PM310 single bike trailer or a similar trailer?
I am planning to take some trips away this year hopefully and thought about buying a cheap car with bar and a trailer to take the bike on.

This is the fella


Figured this would be a better way to A, keep the miles on the bike to a minimum and B, make the journey to where I am going that little bit easier.
As much as I like riding my bike motorway miles just dont do it for me.

There is one for sale on the Triple forum I go on for £200 but he is in East Yorkshire so not easy to collect.

[Road Runner]

Dave,

Got an Erde bike trailer myself. Well built - pretty solid. Forgot how much it cost but it was supplied from country warehouse near B&Q.

I only use it in case I break down, fortunately, I have had not had this happen or if I need to kart the enduro about. Personally I wouldn't put anything shiney on a bike trailer in case it falls and I've had the enduro fall off a few times, fortunately the bike's built strong.

If I was in your shoes, I'd invest in a cheap van and tint the windows instead of farting about with trailers. Also, a van would be more secure.... worth considering dood.

[DaveM]

Have been looking at vans, I would want as small a van as possible that I can fit the bike in the back of.
A transit connect would probably be ideal but they are going for more than I can afford right now.
Not really seen any cheapish smallish vans for sale, have been checking ManxAds regular and not really seen anything that fits my bill.

[MadManx]

Dave, have you thought about a small box trailer?
Advantage, you can strap the bike to a padded frame inside.
Security, nobody can see what is inside.
Bike stays clean inside the trailer, no traffic grim/stone chips.

Disadvantage is the cost of a trailer going on the boat.

Across you can pick up a suitable box trailer for £400 - £600

[DaveM]

The more I think about it the more I am swaying towrds the van idea to be honest mate.
I think I would get far more use out of a van than a trailer of some description.
Just looking at options for now, too many other things going on to really concentrate on this just now.

[leequirk]

How much have you got to spend on a van mate ill see whats about for you.

[DaveM]

Not much really Lee, as cheap as possible. Dont mind one needing some mechanical work, prefer it not to be rough as hell body wise though.
Need it to be a small as possible but still be able to get my bike in the back of and secure it down
What trade-ins do you get?

[leequirk]

We do get some rough vans in mostly bodywork though, ill have a word with paul the sales manager next time someone buys a van a needs rid of theres i will give you a shout we get 3 or 4 a week.

[DaveM]

cool mate that would be appreciated if you can keep me posted
how rough is rough on the body work?

[leequirk]

Just a few odd scratches here and there will give it a polish and a clean for you anyway and ill keep you updated mate not a problem