Home

   Log in or Register



Insurance Quotes
forums Campsite Search Comp Directory tips virtual brochure Profile
Tent and Awning Reviews Competitions Caravans and Motorhomes For Sale Shopping Diary Advent Calendar

Advertisement

Message Forums
Welcome Guest Register Login Search The Forum Posts Since Last Visit
 Reception - All Forums
   Caravans and Caravanning -  Caravan Towcars and Towing Advice 		Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email  Printer Friendly Version Print
Subject Topic: Towbag trailer? Post Reply Post New Topic
PersonJayen
15/2/2014 at 9:42pm
 Location: Button Moon
 Outfit: Currently tentless View Jayen's Profile View Profile   Reply to Jayen Reply   Quote Jayen Quote  
Joined: 16/8/2012

Silver Member
Silver Member

Forum Posts:   156
Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Hi all
I'm still really dithering between getting an inflatable tent such as outwell one and a trailer (as dogs, children and equipment doesnt all fit in the car) or something like a camplet, I have about £2500 to spend . However one of my biggest issues is not having a garage or being able to afford monthly storage charges. I don't drive far and would be completely new to towing, I also need to be able to put it up all on my own for competing with my dog..

However I have seen a towbag trailer Link to Towbag (hope that link works). This seems to tick all my boxes especially as I can put the wheels and chassis in my shed once it's dismantled and the rest of it in the loft.

I would be going for the solid floor option. What are people's opinions?
Thank you


PersonGrampian91
15/2/2014 at 10:31pm
 Location: Midlands
 Outfit: Mondeo Avondale Gram View Grampian91's Profile View Profile   Reply to Grampian91 Reply   Quote Grampian91 Quote  
Joined: 11/5/2008

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   6893
Site Reviews Total: 2
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
The aluminium trailers come flat pack anyway. They dont take long to split into parts small enough to be carried through to a shed.

I would say they have a lot more uses and none of the risks of a trailer made from a weaker material.


Personwongers
16/2/2014 at 11:19am
 Location: devon
 Outfit: fc plus 2 many tents View wongers's Profile View Profile   Reply to wongers Reply   Quote wongers Quote  
Joined: 05/3/2010

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   2404
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
as a little camping trailer i think it looks great. A little pricey but a good solution for your problems.As to stirping down an alloy trailer so you can carry it really?i agree they come flat pack but to strip it down small enough to carry could take a couple of hours it you have to dismantle the chassis.

-------------
tony
that was a lovely summer


PersonJayen
16/2/2014 at 11:57am
 Location: Button Moon
 Outfit: Currently tentless View Jayen's Profile View Profile   Reply to Jayen Reply   Quote Jayen Quote  
Joined: 16/8/2012

Silver Member
Silver Member

Forum Posts:   156
Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Thank you for your replies. I cant seem to find the trailer your YouTube video relates to anywhere in the UK Nawer?

Grampian - I had looked into the 'dismantling' side of the solid trailers as you have a valid point, but as a woman on her own, Ive got to be able to do it independently and several hours each trip just in trailer assembly is enough to put me off completely. I have got a Citroen Berlingo, so any trips to the tip etc tend to be done in that. I dont need to have lots of different uses, just to be able to go away on camping weekends :D

It is expensive though and that is one of the issues Im battling with. For the cost of an inflatable tent plus a trailer, I could buy a second hand camplet, but then Ive got the trailer storage issues!


PersonCross Camping
16/2/2014 at 2:45pm
 Location: Hertfordshire
 Outfit: Anything I like !!! View Cross Camping's Profile View Profile   Reply to Cross Camping Reply   Quote Cross Camping Quote  
Joined: 20/6/2007

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   3073
Site Reviews Total: 4
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
You would be able to pitch either system easily. One thing to think about is the weight of an inflatable tent when its in its bag. As long as you can lift it in and out of a trailer then the weight is not an issue.

-------------
Gary Cross - The masked camping guru.


Advertisement



PersonGrampian91
16/2/2014 at 9:34pm
 Location: Midlands
 Outfit: Mondeo Avondale Gram View Grampian91's Profile View Profile   Reply to Grampian91 Reply   Quote Grampian91 Quote  
Joined: 11/5/2008

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   6893
Site Reviews Total: 2
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
I dont know what storage issues you have. But the box comes off with just 4 bolts.

Electrics unplug. The box is light, My daughter can carry that on her own.

Or get some wheels fitted to the rear and wheel it through to where your going to store it.

Mine sits out in the weather. I just make sure water cannot puddle anywhere. As long as the water runs off and it dries when not raining you shouldnt have any rust issues.


PersonMarilyn51
16/2/2014 at 11:37pm
 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
 Outfit: Wynnster Eagle 6 & super old static View Marilyn51's Profile View Profile   Reply to Marilyn51 Reply   Quote Marilyn51 Quote  
Joined: 27/9/2007

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   669
Tent Reviews:   1
Site Reviews Total: 4
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Been on Dragons Den tonight and failed to get any investment with no even reasonable comments from the Dragons.

-------------
Marilyn


Personalpiner
17/2/2014 at 12:08pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: None Entered View alpiner's Profile View Profile   Reply to alpiner Reply   Quote alpiner Quote  
Joined: 08/7/2009

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   2264
Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
great idea would be even better if all the dismantled parts fitted into the bag to keep them together. Unless this is an updated version ther are other collapsable trailers on the market.
Just checked the net and there is quite a few different designes available.

-------------
alpiner


PersonJayen
17/2/2014 at 3:19pm
 Location: Button Moon
 Outfit: Currently tentless View Jayen's Profile View Profile   Reply to Jayen Reply   Quote Jayen Quote  
Joined: 16/8/2012

Silver Member
Silver Member

Forum Posts:   156
Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Have you got any links to the other collapsible trailers please as I can't find any?
As for storage I have my only outside storage of an 8ft by 6ft shed ( with lawnmower, three bikes and garden tools/car wash stuff etc) I have to get everything through an 18inch garden gate to get to my shed as there is a 4ft fence around my patio.

The other space is my loft.


Personmillermicm
17/2/2014 at 4:19pm
 Location: west country
 Outfit: None Entered View millermicm's Profile View Profile   Reply to millermicm Reply   Quote millermicm Quote  
Joined: 29/3/2009

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   4665
Site Reviews Total: 15
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
I saw it also on Dragons Den. I think the Dragons failed to understand the market & scope but depending on price I would prefer to see a collapsible metal trailer.

-------------
Steve


Advertisement



PersonJayen
17/2/2014 at 4:36pm
 Location: Button Moon
 Outfit: Currently tentless View Jayen's Profile View Profile   Reply to Jayen Reply   Quote Jayen Quote  
Joined: 16/8/2012

Silver Member
Silver Member

Forum Posts:   156
Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
I agree, I didn't think the Dragons Den people thought that it's main market would perhaps be people who want to carry tents or camping equipment. I also seriously doubt whether any of them have ever lived in a house without a garage or many places to store things.


Personalpiner
17/2/2014 at 9:12pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: None Entered View alpiner's Profile View Profile   Reply to alpiner Reply   Quote alpiner Quote  
Joined: 08/7/2009

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   2264
Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Click on google images then type in collapsable trailers.uk
then enter.
when the pictures comes up select a picture then click on its web site for more details

Post last edited on 17/02/2014 21:23:03

-------------
alpiner


PersonRob and Tina
17/2/2014 at 9:40pm
 Location: Royal Forest of Dean
 Outfit:  Swift Major 4SB View Rob and Tina's Profile View Profile   Reply to Rob and Tina Reply   Quote Rob and Tina Quote  
Joined: 17/10/2007

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   3375
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
There used to be a folding trailer called duuo but a quick google shows it is no longer sold in the UK.

I've tried the links above but they're not working for me, the only folding trailers I can remember seeing were for motorbikes rather than luggage.

Janice, I was wondering where you would pack your trailer. Would you have to bring it from the garden to the road, build it up and pack it there or have you got a driveway or forecourt where you could do this?

I have no driveway or forecourt but I managed to modify my front fence so I could bring the trailer in to the front garden but I never found a way of getting it around the side of the house and in the back garden. I did think of putting a small trailer up on its rear panel on a trolley but without removing the body it would still be too wide to get through the gate.

Rob


PersonRob and Tina
17/2/2014 at 9:43pm
 Location: Royal Forest of Dean
 Outfit:  Swift Major 4SB View Rob and Tina's Profile View Profile   Reply to Rob and Tina Reply   Quote Rob and Tina Quote  
Joined: 17/10/2007

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   3375
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Cross posted with alpiner as I'm a slow typist!

I still can't see any luggage trailers that fold but there are several bike trailers in those pictures.

Rob



In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev       Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Caravan Towcars and Towing Advice - Top of Page

Printer Friendly Version Printable version      Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...

4510 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Recommend to Friend  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Shop!]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Contact Us]  [Tent Reviews] 



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024


Advertisement
Advertisement


UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar

Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder