The trailers sure are pretty.
I would like to understand the purpose
of pulling a cargo trailer is. I've always
been too timid to ask, even when a couple
of friends have pulled theirs along on a
long trip. We weren't camping, so that
wasn't the reason. Although I can sure
see how a trailer would enable a camping-based trip.
On our trip to Nova Scotia, New Brunswick
and New England for three weeks in 2002,
two of the eight couples pulled trailers and
while they swore that they could ride as if
they weren't towing, in fact, they trailed behind
when we were in the twisties and in other
situations when you can use the prowless
of a motorcycle. They ended up in the back
and catching up at rest points or in the evening.
My wife and I have done dozens of long trips
and get by with just the three "bags", using
the luggage rack only when we buy too many
items while traveling.
We have no first hand need for a trailer, but
I am curious as to what non-camping purpose
they serve. I've seen them pulled by trikes,
so it must be more than just a little extra space.
Also, to what degree do they negatively
impact the handling?
Thanks,