Tag along ???
I have seen a few references to a "tag along" in some of the forums. What in the world is a "tag along?" Webster defines tagalong as "a person who follows or goes somewhere with another person or gr...
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Dutch_12078 wrote:
Generically, tag along trailers are typically smaller camper or utility trailers that are hitched to smaller cars and often motorcycles with a simple ball hitch. They usually don't require brakes or any sort of load leveling or anti-sway hitch. The term is not derogatory in any way that I'm aware of. Harbor Freight as I recall, uses the "Tag-Along" brand name on some of their small trailers.
A typical tag along trailer that could be towed by either a small car or a motorcycle:
I can see this being called a tag along. I guess the post by fla-gypsy makes sense too. There used to be a company by this name, but it seems to have been well before I was born. I guess some people call all RVs "campers" and I can deal with that. I think it is a bit crazy to call a 5th wheel or travel trailer a tag along. This has to be one of those old timers jargon things.
I guess it does not matter what you call them. The main thing is having fun.
