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bzboy
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Apr 08, 2016

Enclosed trailer behind motorhome??

Anyone tow an enclosed trailer behind their motorhome? I have a 30 ft class c and was thinking about getting a 5x8 enclosed trailer for my bikes and equipment. I'm wondering if campgrounds frown upon have a trailer hooked up behind a motorhome. Cant be any worse than having a toad behind but I'm not sure. I know it can be campground dependent.

Anyone with any experience with this your opinions is much appreciated. Thanks.
  • Since I'm looking at a 24-26 footer, a reasonably sized trailer that is under 5000 pounds, has a RV style side door (so I can always get out), and a ramp rear door, is something I definitely would consider. This would provide me with not just storage, but additional sleeping space. For added security, I can add a barring mechanism on the inside side door (which can only be locked/unlocked from the inside), so I can latch that, exit from the ramp door, lock the ramp door, and be assured the trailer contents remain secure when unoccupied, but nobody can ever wind up locked inside.
  • bzboy wrote:
    Anyone with any experience with this your opinions is much appreciated.


    This one in San Antonio was OK with my trailer staying hooked up.

    Tim

  • I used to tow a 6x12 behind the 30'C I used to have. To be honest the only time I knew it was there was when I turned a corner. When backing up I could barely see the sides but it wasn't hard to back up. If I were you I would really think about a bigger trailer than the 5x8. 6x12 was a great size, small enough to still be fairly light and inexpensive but had plenty of volume for cargo.
  • Many actually
    One of my friends tows an enclosed car-hauler, that hold his smart-car and his shop (all bench-top type).
    They also use it as a "covered" patio for rainy (but warm) days.
  • We tow behind our 38 foot Super C. It is campground dependant. Hershey Park makes us park the trailer in the overflow lot. A few others have as well.