You could keep some of the main parts together, but it is not designed to fold when assembled. The beauty of this trailer is it takes little space and doesn't take long to assemble/de-assemble. PS - we don't have it anymore as we sold everything to ride around the world - subscribe to the channel to learn where are and have been, ;-)
Great vid, really interested in this product and this is the video i wanted to see. Just wondered how long it took to assemble first time then the second time, to see how quick it can be assembled. I love the idea of loading into the car and taking it out when needed, e.g. if i need the wife to come meet me with the car because i've broken down or something.
Glad the video is helpful. The first time probably took about 20 minutes to half an hour, learning a few things along the way. Now down to about 10 minutes. I'm sure I could do faster but, if I'm honest, we haven't used it that much, particularly over the winter.
It was only our intention to use it a couple of times a year and we still use it for those times. I would still recommend it as an occasional use trailer and/or where security of the trailer is a consideration.
One thing I would do is to apply a piece of Gorilla Tape (form of duct tape) over the strap attach hooks. If the straps should loosen up by chance, the straps remain attached. The bikes will wiggle but not fall over even if hitting a large bump or pot hole.
FYI DVSA aren't happy with breakaway cables wrapped around the ball, as it can come away/jump off with the trailer hitch. Use the clip around a hole on the towbar fixing bracket
Fair point and I will have to take a look - just changed the car but, if I recall correctly, there was nowhere else to attach the clip. On the Focus, it was a swan neck that swung out of the way when not in use. With the replacement car, I will need to be mindful and have a proper look. Thanks for the advice.
@@andrewg9677 On my new car, there is nowhere to pass the cable other than over the swan neck. I struggle to see how the cable would come off as any de-coupling of the trailer would instantly result in a tightness on the cable.
What you can do is use a 16mm Oxford Boss Alarm disc lock. It fits just under the tow ball. I'm using it as a means to lock the bike and trailer to the car, but it would also provide an anchor for the breakaway cable.
I'm still thinking of buying the extension kit to make my single into a double. Please could you tell me the measurements of your bikes, from centre line (steering stem) to the widest part, probably handlebars or levers? ta
Hi Andrew, We don't have the Tracer or the Tiger anymore. We haven't yet used the trailer with our current bikes. The Tracer and Tiger were a tight fit, so I used to roll the bars on one, to raise it above the other. I suspect we would have to do the same with current T7's, as they do have wide bars. Not sure me measuring anything would help you?
@@carlabrams5072 Understood. It looks like you had to lean the bikes outwards slightly? My idea is to make a piece at the front that stops one bike going all the way to the end. It probably only has to stop 13cm or so short for two handlebars and lever to miss if they would be on a collision course
Sounds like a plan but just be mindful of weight distribution across the single axle. You don't want the nose to be too heavy or too light. Good luck. 👍
@@carlabrams5072 how much extra clearance do you think you were able to get by leaning the bikes outwards? There is a limit obviously as the tyre is in the clamp.
@@carlabrams5072 thinking about the weight distribution, with 2 bikes and the extra lever effect of the Twin over the single, I doubt moving the smaller lighter bike back 13cm or so would make it too light at the hitch
They are a bit tight but we didn't have them knocking. You could lean them slightly or you could rotate the bars height by loosening the bar clamps? Obviously, being careful the re-tourque properly before riding.
@@Life2ontour i found that I can use my hand winch to pull a small bike up backwards. As long as the rear tyre is narrow enough to pass into the front of the channel where it is narrower. I've done it with my enduro bike.
Hi Dean. The drive was what you would expect from small wheels and no suspension. It does bounce and flex a bit. Legal speeds are absolutely fine. Follows well. You do find yourself driving to avoid potholes on minor roads but just as you do anyway. Make sure you use good straps. I can contest that the bikes stay put even without straps, as one of the straps sheared off (sharp edge on rear foot stay). A few moments tying knots in a rain washed layby later and all was well. We towed for 300+ miles and would happily do so again.
@@carlabrams5072 Thanks for your reply Carl. Goodness, glad the bike held on without the strap. Yeah, I wondered about those 8" wheels being a bit rickety; perhaps the 10" would fair better. How did the Motolug trailer handle in reverse?
@@deancol4080 I believe the 10" wheels are better for 4x4 vehicles where the towing hitch is higher than standard. With 8" wheels, the back of the trailer could drag on the road. Equally, with 10" on a standard height tow hitch, the back of the trailer would be higher - I don't know how this would effect the handling but may make the pivot handling (when tipping) heavy. Reversing was a breeze, but then I've never had a problem reversing anything.
@@carlabrams5072 Good point about the 10" wheels; I'd be best with the 8" wheels as I don't have a 4x4. I'm plan on hauling a 590 lbs (268kg) bike over 2 thousand miles this summer. I like the fact that this unit can be broken down and stored in the back of an SUV. Hopefully, it will stand the 2 thousand miles.
@@deancol4080 We bought this trailer for the very reason you mention - I can put it in the bit of my car, so no problems with security. I'm sure it will serve you well and I look forward to learning just how well. Ride safe!
Hello I subcribe for you channel thanks for all the information about Motolug. When you bought the trailer , Does it came with a Title or any cartificate? Where is the VIN number? Do we have to register it to get new plates and tags? Thanks in advance!!
Hi - sorry for the late reply... In the UK, we don't need to register it separately, just add the same number plate as the towing car. Motolug do provide a certificate of conformity but it is not something we need to carry and it is not specific to our trailer, just the manufactured model. I hope that helps but ask away if you have more questions.
You commented “no suspension”. This is incorrect. It has suspension. Motolug describes it as: “bespoke indispension type suspension that locate within the axle...”
Indeed - if I recall correctly, it is rubber inserts of some sort. My experience is that the active suspension comes from the tyres, but that's all I've noticed. I guess, if the Motolug 'indispension' was taken away, I might notice it but I have no way of testing that theory.
The trailer comes with conformity certificate, rated to a maximum weight. The chasis flexibilty (a little bit) is a trade off for the ease of packing the trailer in to the car when parked up.
Hi, after you have assembled can you fold it up for easy storage in the garage without having to disasemble it every time?
You could keep some of the main parts together, but it is not designed to fold when assembled. The beauty of this trailer is it takes little space and doesn't take long to assemble/de-assemble.
PS - we don't have it anymore as we sold everything to ride around the world - subscribe to the channel to learn where are and have been, ;-)
Great vid, really interested in this product and this is the video i wanted to see. Just wondered how long it took to assemble first time then the second time, to see how quick it can be assembled. I love the idea of loading into the car and taking it out when needed, e.g. if i need the wife to come meet me with the car because i've broken down or something.
Glad the video is helpful.
The first time probably took about 20 minutes to half an hour, learning a few things along the way. Now down to about 10 minutes.
I'm sure I could do faster but, if I'm honest, we haven't used it that much, particularly over the winter.
@@carlabrams5072 wow 10 mins, that's really quick. thanks for the reply.
is the trailer still in use and would you recomend it.
It was only our intention to use it a couple of times a year and we still use it for those times. I would still recommend it as an occasional use trailer and/or where security of the trailer is a consideration.
One thing I would do is to apply a piece of Gorilla Tape (form of duct tape) over the strap attach hooks. If the straps should loosen up by chance, the straps remain attached. The bikes will wiggle but not fall over even if hitting a large bump or pot hole.
Good idea. 👍
FYI DVSA aren't happy with breakaway cables wrapped around the ball, as it can come away/jump off with the trailer hitch. Use the clip around a hole on the towbar fixing bracket
Fair point and I will have to take a look - just changed the car but, if I recall correctly, there was nowhere else to attach the clip. On the Focus, it was a swan neck that swung out of the way when not in use.
With the replacement car, I will need to be mindful and have a proper look.
Thanks for the advice.
@@Life2ontour on my Volvo V60, there is nowhere else to attach the cable
@@andrewg9677 On my new car, there is nowhere to pass the cable other than over the swan neck. I struggle to see how the cable would come off as any de-coupling of the trailer would instantly result in a tightness on the cable.
What you can do is use a 16mm Oxford Boss Alarm disc lock. It fits just under the tow ball. I'm using it as a means to lock the bike and trailer to the car, but it would also provide an anchor for the breakaway cable.
@@AndrewBarry65 Now that's a good shout!
Thank you.
I'm still thinking of buying the extension kit to make my single into a double. Please could you tell me the measurements of your bikes, from centre line (steering stem) to the widest part, probably handlebars or levers? ta
Hi Andrew,
We don't have the Tracer or the Tiger anymore. We haven't yet used the trailer with our current bikes.
The Tracer and Tiger were a tight fit, so I used to roll the bars on one, to raise it above the other. I suspect we would have to do the same with current T7's, as they do have wide bars.
Not sure me measuring anything would help you?
@@carlabrams5072 Understood. It looks like you had to lean the bikes outwards slightly? My idea is to make a piece at the front that stops one bike going all the way to the end. It probably only has to stop 13cm or so short for two handlebars and lever to miss if they would be on a collision course
Sounds like a plan but just be mindful of weight distribution across the single axle. You don't want the nose to be too heavy or too light.
Good luck. 👍
@@carlabrams5072 how much extra clearance do you think you were able to get by leaning the bikes outwards? There is a limit obviously as the tyre is in the clamp.
@@carlabrams5072 thinking about the weight distribution, with 2 bikes and the extra lever effect of the Twin over the single, I doubt moving the smaller lighter bike back 13cm or so would make it too light at the hitch
Did u carry on using the 2 strap per bike method or did u eventually use 4 straps for each bike? 2 up front and 2 on rear?
I am a 'belts n braces' kinda man so did go for 4 straps.
how did you find the space between the handlebars? It looks like you can gain a few inches by leaning the bikes away from each other
They are a bit tight but we didn't have them knocking. You could lean them slightly or you could rotate the bars height by loosening the bar clamps? Obviously, being careful the re-tourque properly before riding.
@@Life2ontour i found that I can use my hand winch to pull a small bike up backwards. As long as the rear tyre is narrow enough to pass into the front of the channel where it is narrower. I've done it with my enduro bike.
Thanks for posting. This looks great! How was the drive with both bikes on the back? How much weight with the 2 bikes?
Hi Dean.
The drive was what you would expect from small wheels and no suspension. It does bounce and flex a bit. Legal speeds are absolutely fine. Follows well. You do find yourself driving to avoid potholes on minor roads but just as you do anyway.
Make sure you use good straps. I can contest that the bikes stay put even without straps, as one of the straps sheared off (sharp edge on rear foot stay). A few moments tying knots in a rain washed layby later and all was well.
We towed for 300+ miles and would happily do so again.
@@carlabrams5072 Thanks for your reply Carl. Goodness, glad the bike held on without the strap. Yeah, I wondered about those 8" wheels being a bit rickety; perhaps the 10" would fair better. How did the Motolug trailer handle in reverse?
@@deancol4080 I believe the 10" wheels are better for 4x4 vehicles where the towing hitch is higher than standard. With 8" wheels, the back of the trailer could drag on the road. Equally, with 10" on a standard height tow hitch, the back of the trailer would be higher - I don't know how this would effect the handling but may make the pivot handling (when tipping) heavy.
Reversing was a breeze, but then I've never had a problem reversing anything.
@@carlabrams5072 Good point about the 10" wheels; I'd be best with the 8" wheels as I don't have a 4x4. I'm plan on hauling a 590 lbs (268kg) bike over 2 thousand miles this summer. I like the fact that this unit can be broken down and stored in the back of an SUV. Hopefully, it will stand the 2 thousand miles.
@@deancol4080 We bought this trailer for the very reason you mention - I can put it in the bit of my car, so no problems with security. I'm sure it will serve you well and I look forward to learning just how well.
Ride safe!
Hello I subcribe for you channel thanks for all the information about Motolug. When you bought the trailer , Does it came with a Title or any cartificate? Where is the VIN number? Do we have to register it to get new plates and tags? Thanks in advance!!
Hi - sorry for the late reply... In the UK, we don't need to register it separately, just add the same number plate as the towing car.
Motolug do provide a certificate of conformity but it is not something we need to carry and it is not specific to our trailer, just the manufactured model.
I hope that helps but ask away if you have more questions.
@@Life2ontour Do not worry , thanks for the information!!! Take care!!!
You commented “no suspension”. This is incorrect. It has suspension. Motolug describes it as: “bespoke indispension type suspension that locate within the axle...”
Indeed - if I recall correctly, it is rubber inserts of some sort. My experience is that the active suspension comes from the tyres, but that's all I've noticed.
I guess, if the Motolug 'indispension' was taken away, I might notice it but I have no way of testing that theory.
@@Life2ontour there is a kind of torsion bar arrangement in the axles. I see that other small box trailers have the same arrangement. Undamped though
По центральной оси видно, что не рассчитана на такой вес.
The trailer comes with conformity certificate, rated to a maximum weight. The chasis flexibilty (a little bit) is a trade off for the ease of packing the trailer in to the car when parked up.