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There's few things better in life that the pure freedom that taking off on your hog gives you. You also love the pure power and adrenaline that you get knowing that you can go anywhere, at any time comfortably. You have a rush in your blood to get on the road and go- and when you wanna go, you wanna go- you don't want anything or anyone holding you back. 

It's very important to figure out exactly what your bike can haul, and also what kind of accommodations you want to have in your new motorcycle camping trailer.

It's really tough these days to find the perfect sidekick to your set-up that's going to meet your particular specifications and be everything you need without being cumbersome or hard to work with. You absolutely have to have something mobile that's not too heavy to hold your bike back; but also sturdy enough that you feel safe bedding down for the night, even in bad weather situations. You'll definitely feel like the boss of your world when you purchase and utilize an awesome motorcycle camping trailer that gives you everything you need to complete your trip or vacation while giving you a home away from home on wheels when you have to hit the road.

Why invest in a motorcycle camping trailer?

Motorcycle camping trailers extend the usefulness of your bike- getting rid of several limitations that hold bikers back. One of the immediate uses for a motorcycle camping trailer is to provide a biker a place to wait out bad weather while they are on a vacation or trip. Also, these types of camping trailers can be very fun to plan a little getaway with your special someone- you can take off to the middle of nowhere and disappear for a few days, pack up your trailer with everything you need and only have to stop for gas and bathroom breaks. Plus it's really useful for you to have a place to stay, even if there isn't a hotel or rest stop for miles. 

On top of that, imagine what you would save having a place to stay that's not an overpriced, understocked, filthy hotel room. After you make the decision to buy one; after doing a little bit of research, you'll find that motorcycle camping trailers come in wide varieties, but in the end; there's only a few basic models to chose from- and they've all got their positives and negative aspects.

When you're looking into motorcycle camping trailers; you're going to find two or three kinds that pique your attention.

One variety is going to be a large, heavier model with a pop-out tent that requires little to no set-up and is generally harder to pull than another similar model- a motorcycle camper that also can be used as a trailer. These types of lightweight motorcycle trailers are more versatile because you have more room to store equipment, and they are lighter because they haven't got the mechanics to weigh them down. 

These particular camping trailers have several unique advantages over larger models; they are super lightweight and easy to maneuver, making them safer for you on the road because you haven't got all of the extra weight, plus they're not going to take all of your bike's horsepower to pull up hills. 

The third prevalent option that some consider are trailer varieties that work in several ways; you can pull them behind you with a truck or S.U.V. if you'd rather travel with your bike in tow, or you can pull them with your bike, it's all up to you. Like the other options, they too have their drawbacks. They're typically boxy and weigh a considerable amount that might slow you down if your bike doesn't have a decent amount of power behind it-which severely limits your motorcycle camping experience.

It's important to pick the trailer that best fits your needs- as they're very different.

The most important part of picking out a trailer is deciding which trailer will best fit your needs. Are you in a hurry, very experienced, and not afraid of having a problem with a heavier, harder to maneuver trailer that pops open in a snap and has next-to-no setup time to hold you through a heavy rainstorm until you can hop back on your bike? Or are you looking for a more versatile model that can hold a few things for you; including a sturdy, well built tent that attaches to your trailer, so you can carry a few extra supplies to make your trip a little easier on you? Maybe you just want to take your family, your dog, a whole bunch of equipment- and you'd need an easy place to park your hog for tow; and maybe you want to do it all at once and even give your family a place to camp?

You know what you need. One of the most important parts to buying a new trailer is sitting down and writing down what your price ranges are; what you plan on using your trailer for; and which features you would rather have in a pinch. Even more important, you have to take the specifications for your motorcycle into account when purchasing a motorcycle camping trailer, because if you want complete freedom you definitely don't want something that won't work with your bike, or requires your truck to move around if you want to save money, or just don't want to deal with the hassle.

Helpful hints to help you decide which trailer to pick

Sometimes, the best way to decide exactly which option is right for you is to simply plot out all the options in a grid that includes all the important information you need to distinguish each trailer apart. Simply start six vertical columns on a piece of paper, and label them thus: Description, Style, Price, Weight, Specs and Options, and then search for as many options as you can. It's important not to take this decision lightly, as these types of trailers are typically affordable, but expensive. Expect to pay between $300-500 for lightweight camping trailers that have multiple functions, or as much as $1000-3000 for automatic pop-up trailers. The difference in price should only help make your choice in the end, as what works for you should be something that isn't going to hinder your safety, or the safety of your loved ones.

Buying a motorcycle camping trailer will revolutionize traveling on your motorcycle long distances. It gives you a vast amount of freedom where riding without a shelter puts you at the mercy of the elements or your energy levels, and both are pretty hard to predict. When you're traveling, it's important to be ready for anything to provide your loved one with the safest experience possible- and that comes from carefully picking and choosing the absolute best options for your ride that you can.