Buyer’s Guide

Comparing the Mini Mate and Easy Camper

Q:What is your opinion regarding differences in the Mini Mate vs. the Easy Camper??? For instance—should my wife camp with me ? A:If your better half will be joining you once in a while, then I think either camper would work for you. The bed area is exactly the same between the Mini Mate, Easy [...]

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High Mile Mini Mate Motorcycle Camper

Is the Mini Mate motorcycle camper as fun to own and use as I make it out to be? Don’t take just my word for it – hear it from one of my customers! Gary Moody has put over fifty thousand miles and slept more than fifty nights in his Mini Mate in his first [...]

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Online Trailer Buying

Question: I would like to buy a trailer but I am not sure about doing this online.  I would like to make sure I’m getting what I pay for. Answer: I agree, and I don’t think you should order a trailer online if you’re not sure it’ll fit your needs. Different folks have different comfort [...]

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What to Look For When Buying a Used Trailer

Question: I’m looking at purchasing a mid-80′s Escapade trailer. What should I look at when considering the condition of this trailer? Answer: There are a few things I’d consider with any used trailer and a couple of specific points with the Escapade. To begin, I would only buy a used trailer if either a) the [...]

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Installing a Swivel Hitch Adapter

It’s funny – swivel hitches actually have nothing to do with hitches.  A “swivel hitch” is really a swivel adapter that attaches to the coupler on your trailer, not the hitch on your bike.  A swivel adapter allows the coupler on your trailer to rotate further than it would with the standard ball-and-socket connection with the hitch. Is that [...]

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