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Explorer

Jul 09, 2013

Truck Camper with Swivelwheel type trailer?

Anyone have any experience with a Swivelwheel trailer (or similar fixed hitch model) attached to their Truck Camper that allows you to back up without jackknifing? I want to carry a under 600lb. motorcycle, but don't need the extra length that a trailer brings.

Looks to be about 4 different manufacturers that I can find:

Swivelwheel
Idahotote
toy-tote
smart trailers

Initial questions that come to mind:
1.Actual tongue weight (I'm using an extended Torklift hitch that is limited to 650 lb.)
2. Ease of loading and storing ramps on the trailer
3. Access to camper (ours is a rear entrance)
4. Issues with smaller tires (I'm not wanting anything smaller than a 14")
5. Single wheel vs. dual wheels
6. Hitch attachment, pivot pins vs. dual hitch balls (I need to connect to the truck with a single 2" receiver)

I'm sure more questions will pop up, but would appreciate any feedback from experienced users of a set up like this.
Thanks!

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CAJW
Explorer
Jul 09, 2013
Francesca- I've seen some models that have a two attachment/pivot points that work with a single receiver hitch so I think that is still possible,but some manufacturers show having to weld two receivers on the tow rig.

Skip- I'd considered that, but loading a nearly 600 lb. FJR with a ramp and no way to steady it except letting it fall against the hood of my truck didn't appeal to me ;). Your method would work well for my DRZ, but the FJR or our Rhino 450, not so much! Thanks anyway.
Ski_Pro_3
Explorer
Jul 09, 2013
I carry my motorcycles on the front receiver using a carrier that can hold 600+ pounds. Have you considered that?
Francesca_Knowl
Explorer
Jul 09, 2013
A friend of mine's been looking at those, too...he wants to haul a Hog (two wheel kind).

I think in your case, the single-point hitch requirement narrows the field, at least as far as achieving the desired "no jackknife" parameter.

Swivel wheel for one says you need the two-point hookup for that:
Swivelwhhel wrote:
the system cannot jackknife. It is attached in two points at the front of the system.
Link to page.