Towing small camper
05-27-2007, 08:55 PM
#21
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Join Date: 12-30-2006
Location: Lower Alabama
Posts: 661
Been looking at Teardrop trailers myself and found this site.The weights are within towing capacity and the Retro look is cool.Just an idea for those who might be interested. http://www.golittleguy.com/ 
EDIT...If I had read back through the thread I would have seen Angelo's post,DOH!! 
...but still worth a look.
EDIT...If I had read back through the thread I would have seen Angelo's post,DOH!! ...but still worth a look.
Last edited by HonestBlues; 05-28-2007 at 10:02 AM.
05-28-2007, 09:47 AM
#24
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Join Date: 07-21-2006
Location: Ft Walton Bch FL
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Another thing you need to consider is the drag while pulling a pop-up trailer. The width of the HHR is only 69" and most trailers are probably 76" or greater. That means the wind will be running into that front wall of the camper causing much more drag and greater controllability problems. Not a situation I want to tackle!
05-28-2007, 10:07 AM
#25
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Join Date: 03-12-2006
Location: Lake Isabella CA
Posts: 6,543
A couple of our members have motorcycle trailers. Here is one. I'm unable to locate the other one.
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/show...rcycle+trailer
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/show...rcycle+trailer
05-28-2007, 02:02 PM
#26
https://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/fil...un2600x400.jpg
Here is a photo of my setup towing a small open trailer & my Harley. I'm taking a trip up north with several stops on the way. Just me & my RC models & the usual clothes.
I made the 1st stop in Virginia & had no problems at all. I kept it at a reasonable speed & she just rolled along fine.
The next stop will be maryland,then PA, then NJ, & finally CT. I'll try to post the results as I go along for those that might be interested.
If the URL dosnt work for the photo, just go to my gallery & it is there.
Ralph
Here is a photo of my setup towing a small open trailer & my Harley. I'm taking a trip up north with several stops on the way. Just me & my RC models & the usual clothes.
I made the 1st stop in Virginia & had no problems at all. I kept it at a reasonable speed & she just rolled along fine.
The next stop will be maryland,then PA, then NJ, & finally CT. I'll try to post the results as I go along for those that might be interested.
If the URL dosnt work for the photo, just go to my gallery & it is there.
Ralph
05-28-2007, 03:11 PM
#27
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Join Date: 01-13-2006
Location: Superior, WI - Over the Hill Warranty Club member
Posts: 2,999
I am thinking about a lighter trailer to pull my atv with removable ramps or a tilt. My Honda Foreman is 495 lb and the trailer is around 325. I only pull this 120 miles at a time between the GF's and my place but I have one grade I still do not like going up or down and I want to drop the ramp drag on mine.. I am looking into a cooler and would suggest that for any long pulls.
05-28-2007, 04:05 PM
#28
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Join Date: 04-23-2007
Location: Phoenix AZ
Posts: 205
Seems like a motorcycle trailer would be pretty good to pull. Some of those motorcycle trailers turn into pretty big camping areas. I've seen some that open and set up in just seven seconds. I'll have to see if I can find the site so I can post it.
05-28-2007, 06:51 PM
#29
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Location: Lower Alabama
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05-28-2007, 07:20 PM
#30
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Join Date: 02-05-2006
Location: Flatwoods,Ky
Posts: 41
trailering
I have been pulling a trailer all over the U.S for about 40000 miles.It is 5x8 trailer ,I haul 2 -10 x20 tent on it and tables.In the back of the car I have all my paints and thinners.I drive it to carshows all over and still get around 29 mpg.1000lbs is a butch of BS,It will pull more than that.