Buyers Guide

Trailer Wiring – Using an Isolation HarnessIf you’re starting to think you should forget the idea of trailering to save your bike’s wiring, fear not. Rather than wiring a harness directly, use an is…

Question: I've heard that 8 inch wheels and tires on a trailer are a problem but I'm not sure. I've heard the bearings run hot. What is your opinion on smaller tires and wheels compared to the large…

Some riders are surprised when they look at the specs on a motorcycle hitch and see a tongue weight rating of only 40 or 50 pounds. Can a hitch be strong enough if it is only rated for that kind of…

There’s a lot of truth in the cliche “less is more,” especially when it comes to small pop up campers. I’ve spoken with a number of folks over the last few years who are selling off their full-size…

The Harley-Davidson Road King has existed in one form or another for decades. Not that it was called that. You can trace its mechanical and visual origins back to the introduction of the big-framed…

Beyond the Washington beltway, out in deep, blue-green folds of the Virginias there remain a precious few places that offer shelter against an unceasing bombardment of Facebook status updates, tweet…

This interview features Bob Lennon, an Open Road customer from Calgary, Alberta. He shares his experiences with the Time Out motorcycle camper he purchased from us. Bob also talks about the impo…

You just bought a motorcycle camper or cargo trailer and now you need to wire up your Wing. What's the best way to do it? This video demonstrates how to install the Gold Wing Trailer Wiring Harness…

The Time Out Deluxe is a roomy lightweight trailer that can be pulled by a full-size motorcycle, trike, or any car, crossover, SUV.In this video, I'm demonstrating how the camper arrives at your hous…

This video demonstrates the installation of a chrome receiver hitch on a 2012 Harley Ultra. This model fits Electra Glides from 2009 to 2013 that have the standard rear fender. Models are avail…

I've read a lot of discussions about the impact of a motorcycle trailer on a bike's gas mileage but had never tracked it for myself. On my recent run down to the Georgia Mountain Rally in Hiawassee,…

Oh boy. If water cooling weren't enough on new Harley models, now they've gone and added another BMW-like feature. CAN-BUS wiring. (Can an electrically adjustable windshield and integrated caviar co…

You've spotted the perfect motorcycle camper or cargo trailer and you'd like to add it to your garage. But it's in the U.S. and you're in the beautiful Great White North. So what do you need to do…

Shortly after taking delivery of his color-matched Escapade LE, Richard Park from Ontario, Canada sent me some nice pics of his rig.That's a 2014 Harley Ultra Limited in Amber Whisky and Black. That…

The Essential Guide to Motorcycle Travel"Adventure" in motorcycle travel can be a double-edged sword. You want to enjoy unexpected pleasures and great roads, but leave behind things like fatigue, d…

Having sold motorcycle campers for more than a few years now, I know just about what to expect when I open my e-mail box on any given day during the year. When the calendar turns September I usually…

This shows you how a rubber torsion suspension works on a small motorcycle camper. It's pretty effective; the camera was mounted to the underside of the camper, and it's pretty steady. Top road spee…

Wow, here's an oldie but goodie. This video is now ten years old. Except for the lights, which are now LED, and a few other small changes in materials, the Mini Mate remains the same great small cam…