what camper to buy??
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I have a 1987 Travlite camper that I pull with the ST1300. I pulled it from TN to NY this summer and it did great. They don't make them anymore, but you can come by used ones occasionally.
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Almost any of the main line mc campers will pull ok with the ST. Getting a real good hitch is important. Bunkhouse, Aspen, LeasureLite, Kompact Kamp are a few of the more well known and have smaller versions that tow well behind the ST. You can pull a heavier camper but I prefer as light as possible. I pull a Kompact Kamp Mini-Mate (265lbs empty weight). These are harder to find than some of the others since most owners who have searched for a time really like them and keep them. A comparative few decide to trade up to a bigger camper like the Bunkhouse or Aspen, especially if it's two up camping. I camp solo so my Mini-Mate is more than enough for just me. These photos are from MN-STOC this year. I have an additional 12' square camping tarp I put up (extra cords and stakes) for an extended dry space in front of my camper. Had the tarp before the camper so just continue to use it.
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I have the Aspen Sentry that I pull behind my 1100 and does a GREAT job. As far as the camper, I have pulled it many, many miles in the past couple of years and it has stood up the test. I have camped in strong winds and driving rains with no problems. I do have brakes on mine and have a brake controller mounted on my dash. I think the brakes make a world of difference. I had to dial them in but once that was done, a real difference in stopping.
I do agree about the hitch. I have a Uni-go on my 1100 and it is VERY sturdy. It doesn't wiggle at all.
This is not the first camper that I have pulled. Years ago my wife and I both pulled trailers with our Gold Wings, me a camper and her a cargo. We went all over the US with our 2 boys. In all the campers that I've had, I have to say that this is the best one so far.
Hope this helps you and if you have any more questions, I would be glad to help you out.
I do agree about the hitch. I have a Uni-go on my 1100 and it is VERY sturdy. It doesn't wiggle at all.
This is not the first camper that I have pulled. Years ago my wife and I both pulled trailers with our Gold Wings, me a camper and her a cargo. We went all over the US with our 2 boys. In all the campers that I've had, I have to say that this is the best one so far.
Hope this helps you and if you have any more questions, I would be glad to help you out.
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Lots of trailer info at this site... http://www.motocampers.com/