Motorcycle Camping Trailer Modifications

[@johnpublic395]

Took mine on a shakedown trip last weekend. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@davecummings2424]

I've been craving more creature comforts on my camping trips now that I've hit 70 and I've been looking at trailers. Really enjoyed seeing what you've done there.

[@RBoyle-fn5hh]

Steve, I am TOTALLY fascinated at how your mods are SO completely thought through for convenience, safety, and security as well...you're a real inspiration to those of us trying new things!

[@SteveOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@SunyJim]

That's a fantastic setup. Love it

[@Wardred101videos]

You my friend are a freaking genius. Love the stickers and the saying your daughter made for you.

[@SteveOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@youcanthide004]

Well, done, sir, love every mod you did here. Everything was thoughtfully execute.

[@teamzombieOutdoors]

Great video i love your trailer set up and the stickers on the sides couldn't be more true!

[@michaelladymon5143]

I saw the recent video you did where you dropped your bike, it looked like a really tough ordeal. I got my right hip replaced two years ago, so I bought a trike. I plan to buy a trailer exactly like yours, and set it up much the same. But plan to pack some gold panning equipment and a small sluice. So camping, fishing and gold panning for a month or so in Colorado is my hope for this summer.

[@SteveOutdoors]

That wasn't a fun day. But live and learn. Glad you can still get around on a trike.

[@2012cdixon]

I also have a trike and problems with my hips, back, and other age related problems. Trikes are great when you can't two wheel it anymore!

[@shannonmariehauck]

Awesome video! I just bought the Lumina XL for my Spyder F3T. Your video gives me comfort that I made the right trailer choice. 😃

[@SteveOutdoors]

My only regret is I wish I would have bought the XL.

[@KHudd]

Thanks Steve. I have the same trailer. I bought it used. It came with the cooler rack and a diamond plate tool box for the tongue. With your permission, I think I may steal a couple of your mods.

[@SteveOutdoors]

Hey go for it! That's why I shared it. Just subscribe and watch lots of my videos.

[@KHudd]

@@SteveOutdoors I am a subscriber and watch as many of your adventures as I can. If i watch anymore I'm afraid my wife will think I have a man crush or something...

[@mustang774]

Very nice mods to the trailer.....Take care, Bluefin.

[@punjabimunda387]

I like your bike trailer love from India 🇮🇳🙏 namaste

[@SteveOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@pureblood2020]

Very cool. Looks like something I would build.

[@FiretuckAdventures]

Looks good. Just started on my solar setup for the camper and cargo trailer. Looking forward to your next video.

[@simonholley6256]

Impressive, you have obviously put a lot of time and effort into your trailer. Love the map of the US on the ice box. Have a good adventure when you head to Colorado.

[@SteveOutdoors]

Thanks Simon!

[@dextergleason9421]

Very nice job on the trailer. Looks like a lot of fun.

[@SteveOutdoors]

Thanks! I enjoy it.

[@gordonsteel55]

That's Awesome! I remember him from the biker build offs

[@ryanolson9989]

Your so inspiring. We just bought a Aluma mc. So cool

[@southernrebel]

Great job on modifications but you didn't talk about tongue support. I need to put one on my trailer but just can't find one that suits. Thanks good video. safe ridin rubber down

[@SuperSnipehunter]

Good stuff man. Thank you for the ideas.

[@SteveOutdoors]

You're welcome

[@bradgray5629]

I admire when someone can modify something well to work better. What is the dry weight?

[@SteveOutdoors]

It's been a long time since my trailer has been empty. I keep my camping gear stored in it. The USA Trailer site says 170 lbs new and empty.

[@AdventureswithRedbeard]

You mentioned a Dutch Oven. I'm planning to take my Dutch oven with me, but I don't really want to wait for it to completely cool off before packing up to leave. Do you have any advice? I've considered mounting a box to the trailer to keep it in. Currently I'm thinking about a high temp mat on the top with some metal hooks so it can cool of on the lid of my Lumina them move to the interior.

[@magnusb6311]

Like it, how much does it weigh? Buying a Spyder and researching what trailer is best for me. Going to check your videos for more content now. Liked and subscribed. Cheers from a Swede in Mexico

[@604roger]

You can also zip tie the axe to black holders , though the u-channel is stronger

[@garycooper4526]

Thanks!

[@midnyghtson]

This is dope!!!💪💪👌👌

[@KaquolMeliReno]

That’s pretty smart!

[@richardedwin5980]

Great video. Appreciate the tips. Got a few questions. What size wooden spacer did you put on the back the tanks and what adhesive did you use to attach them to the tanks? Second question, were you able to use the stock screws that came with the mounting plates or were too short? And last but not least did you use the Rotopax extensions on the mount? I’m kind a confused as to their purpose. Thanks for the video. My trailer is set to arrive next week and this will be a great mod.

[@SteveOutdoors]

I glued some 1x2 strips (3/4 x 1 1/2) with a little rubber mat material where it's up against the trailer. I glued them with liquid nail's. After a year or so one came loose and I glued it back with J B Weld. Stock screws worked because the mounting bracket is unchanged, the extensions are on the jugs themselves. The Rotopax extensions are for adding a second jug to the outside of the current jug. I did buy one and an extra water jug, but to me it just stuck out way to far for my personal taste. Hope this helped! Enjoy your trailer. I've really enjoyed mine.

[@richardedwin5980]

@@SteveOutdoors man, thanks for the insight. Which liquid nails/job weld formula did you use? And do you remember where you got the rubber? Oh…and did you cut away the carpeting on the inside where you put the washers and one more thing…did you apply the silicone on the outside of trailer or under the washers on the inside? Thanks again.

[@SteveOutdoors]

If I had it to do again I would go ahead and use JB Weld to glue it since the liquid nails came loose. The rubber came from a rubber yoga mat that I bought to glue down on the floor of my kayak. I had saved the scraps and I used that. I didn't cut the carpet on the inside. I did however use some really big washers for more holding power. And silicone? Yes, anytime I drill a hole in my trailer to mount something I put silicone inside the hole itself, on the outside, and on the inside. Be liberal with the silicone. Don't want any leaks. Knock on wood, with all my modifications I haven't had any leaks. This link shows the yoga mat I ordered as unavailable but anything like it will work: amzn.to/3PDMuSr @@richardedwin5980

[@305tonymia]

Nice trailer I’m looking at the same one that someone is selling use perfect conditions do you need to register since is a small trailer.? Also would a Suzuki burgman 650cc pull this

[@SteveOutdoors]

Registration depends on what state you live in. Yes in Texas. 650 might pull it if you didn't load it very heavy.

[@2012cdixon]

Question: How much does it weigh and how much does it affect your mpg?

[@SteveOutdoors]

Fully loaded around 380lbs. MPG varies. With a strong headwind it really sucks it down.

[@jeffreycarlson747]

Steve I just found your channel ans watched 2 videos about your motorcycle trailer. I was wondering if you have a spare tire for the trailer and, if so, where do you have it mounted? Thank you.

[@SteveOutdoors]

I don't have a spare for my trailer or my bike. I have a plug kit and compressor. But I know a lot of people who mount a spare underneath the trailer using a U-bolt.

[@towermac1976]

Very nice Brother!!!

[@pearseohagan2848]

Very cool. Can I ask what made you choose this trailer? I love the look thinking about a trailer for my 2014 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic. There’s lots of choices.

[@SteveOutdoors]

I think price and style drove my decisions. Plus it’s easy to modify. Rounded fiberglass trailers would be harder to add stuff on.

[@pearseohagan2848]

@@SteveOutdoors good reasons. Thanks for the reply. Still deciding what to do. But this is definitely on my radar.

[@SuperSnipehunter]

I just got my rotopax containers in. They're nice.

[@SteveOutdoors]

They are nice and heavy duty aren't they.

[@SuperSnipehunter]

@@SteveOutdoors yes they are. I'll have them mounted up in a few days. Thanks for the ideas.

[@davidoconnor6051]

I want the exact same trailer but I live in australia. It looks awesome.

[@SteveOutdoors]

Maybe someday a company will start selling them in Australia. USA Trailers sells them here. But the trailer itself is made in China. On a side note, my high school mascot in Weatherford, Texas was the Kangaroo. And we don't even have kangaroos in Texas.

[@kellyoconnor7896]

@@SteveOutdoors😂

[@texaslonestarrider]

Very Cool! 😎

[@costaboskoff4116]

Hi Steve like your videos l am based in Perth Western Australia can you tell me the brand of the trailer we dont have anything like it here the moe info on it the beter Thanks Costa

[@SteveOutdoors]

It's called a Lumina trailer. It sells here in the states from USA Trailers. I'm not sure if it is available over in the land down under.

[@WOLFCHIEFHOWLS]

That about a 28 Qt cooler? About how full do you keep it when you are riding? It can affect that tongue weight for sure. Would an insulated cooler twice that size be to much weight?

[@SteveOutdoors]

It’s only a 20 qt cooler. I do figure in the weight with the tongue. I never drown the water until I add more ice when traveling.

[@larrypeplinski593]

How much and where did you get the trailer and swivel hitch?

[@SteveOutdoors]

When I bought the trailer from USA Trailers, they had a special. Free trailer cover or free swivel hitch. I opted for the swivel hitch.

[@604roger]

Video rocks

[@SteveOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@charlieclement4685]

Greetings Steve, how much does that setup weigh? Unloaded.

[@SteveOutdoors]

Ok I just weighed it empty with an empty cooler on the front. It weighs 188lbs empty. Packed with my camping gear it weighs around 380lbs every time.

[@smilingbiter]

@@SteveOutdoors That's about the weight of a lot of women I've seen on the back of most big bikes. LOL😉

[@roadtripper5553]

But thanks for the way to get them as soon as they come available I want to put them on my mini mate camper

[@SteveOutdoors]

Hey check out the Rotopax site. They have them in stock. rotopax.com/

[@richardedwin5980]

One more stupid question and then I’ll leave ya alone. Lol. Where did you attach the safety chains to? The bolts that go through the tongue? Or somewhere else? Thanks.

[@SteveOutdoors]

Yes, to the bolts.

[@richardedwin5980]

⁠@@SteveOutdoors I promise…LAST question. What psi do you run your tires at? They say 80psi cold but that seems pretty stout!!!! Also, are you running the stock tires or a radial?

[@SteveOutdoors]

@@richardedwin5980 when I first bought my trailer I did notice it said 80 psi. That seems like a lot so I ran it at like 60 psi. After several trips, I noticed very uneven wear. It was probably bouncing because it was too much still. When I looked up the tire to see what I needed to replace them with I noticed there was a recall on the tires. So I contacted USA trailers and they sent me two new ones for free. now I run the tires at around 35 PSI and it seems to do a lot better.

[@richardedwin5980]

@@SteveOutdoorswhat brand are you running now? I’ve considered spending the extra $$$ and getting the radial tires. I had a trailer prior to this and never had an issue with non-radial tires. Just wondering if it’s worth the extra coin for the higher speed rating etc. I have NO desire to experience a blowout at highway speed!!! Yea, 80psi seems awfully high imho. At what speed do you usually tow at? I try to keep it around 75mph. Got the Rotopax on order to do what you did. And I followed your mod of putting some D ring tie downs on the front of the lid. Ever come up with any way to mount the spare?

[@604roger]

How do you lock fishing rods

[@toddbell4891]

After you showed the tailpipe extensions I thought it might be funny to put smoke bombs on an electric match.

[@SteveOutdoors]

Perfect! Lol

[@roadtripper5553]

I like them water and gas jugs they're unavailable right now I guess everybody's looking for one

[@SteveOutdoors]

Hopefully they will be available again soon.

[@dhorp]

Hola Steve!!! Miss me yet ??? 👋🏻

[@vickikusowski2256]

can someone open tanks and put li8ke sugar in your gas tank?

[@SteveOutdoors]

Well I would hope they wouldn't do that. They could also poison my water, slash my tires, burn my motorcycle to the ground. If I worried about every thing an evil person could do to me, I would never leave the house.

[@jeffwalker1322]

You carry the axe but you don’t use it

[@SteveOutdoors]

Yeah most campgrounds I’ve camped at don’t allow chopping down firewood. They want you to buy from them. But I have it if I need it!

[@jeffwalker1322]

@@SteveOutdoors I just mentioned it because you could probably get by with a hatchet but you have it stored on the outside so space isn’t a concern.

[@SteveOutdoors]

@@jeffwalker1322 I carry a hatchet and a batoning machete inside to split up firewood. At this point the axe is more for looks. You gotta admit it adds a cool factor to the overall look of the trailer.

[@allenletondre1561]

Just buy a p/u

[@SteveOutdoors]

Riding through the Rockies in a p/u verses a motorcycle? No thanks.

[@jerryhubbard4461]

One stressed motorcycle.

[@SteveOutdoors]

Pulled that trailer with my Vstar 4 years. Still running strong. I just now switched to a Harley Ultra Classic.

[@jerryhubbard4461]

@@SteveOutdoors Back in the 80's, I constructed a trailer and made a receiver hitch for my then FLH Shovelhead. It pulled it like a dream even in the mountains all through the Blue Ridge Parkway. I even ran down one of the long hills in Virginia on the interstate over 90 mph behind a damn Semi. Pretty stupid but the trailer and I studied how to build trailed perfect. But I don't care what kind of bike you have, it puts a lot of stress on that machine especially the belt and tranny. Today, I ride a trike. It is one year old. The first thing the dealer ask me before I took it out of the store, you going to put a trailer hitch on it. I told him NO. To each his own. Many people pull trailers but I won't anymore. The Tri Glide will haul a lot of stuff.

[@SteveOutdoors]

@@jerryhubbard4461 I'm sure it does give more strain to the bike. But I'm spoiled to it when camping. It only adds 40 lbs more weight to the bike. Way less than a passenger. The most strain is when started off from a dead stop. But then again I can pick up the tongue with one hand and pull it all around the parking lot. So yes to each there own but for me it's definitely worth it for the extra sleep comfort and cooking abilities while camping. Keep the rubber side down. Have a good one.

[@MsRotorwings]

Great creative mods but your jerking camera movements make it almost impossible to watch.