MOTORCYCLE TRAILER - ALUMA MC1F / Review & Demo
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- Опубликовано: 25 фев 2019
- Full review and demo of the Aluma MC1F Single Motorcycle Trailer! Is this the BEST MOTORCYCLE TRAILER EVER?? Could be! I make my case! Everyone's needs are different... this one hits all my checklist items.
Jump to 10:14 in the video for specs and features.
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Just to be clear... I am no expert on any of this. This video reflects my personal experience. Toyota actually does not list a tow rating for any Prius prior to 2016... after that it's around 1600 lbs... so tow at your own risk. Be sure to check the specs on your vehicle.
What would make somebody dislike a video like this? It's a simple review. Exactly as advertised.
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Probably the Prius 😀
Nice informative video about the trailer. I can confirm that it works well, since you let me use it when I bought my bike.
Great video. I'm glad I saw this. The way the ramp stows under the trailer is great. I'll be towing in a jeep so no room to haul the ramps in a separate vehicle like the competitors.
Just ordered this trailer due to your video! Thank you for an amazing review of this product and I can not wait to get mine in.
Hope you like it as much as I do!
Very good, complete review and the video in tow completes it well. Thank you for your effort!
Thanks. As a layman, I tried to cover everything.
That's fantastic. I've been thinking about getting a trailer and this information is top shelf! Thanks so much.
It has performed flawlessly. The only change I would make, which someone here had suggested, is to swap out the wheel chock with a locking one... such as a Condor. But I am still using it as is... one day I'll get to it 🙄
This is a helluva video, Man. So informative and helpful, with tons of factors to consider when buying a trailer. Thank you!!!
Thanks Robert.
Thanks, great vid I have one with a Condor Pit stop hauling a F6B no problem.
👍🏻Yeah... the Condor is on my list.
A quick “tour” of the underside while it was standing up would have been really helpful.
I have the Aluma UT-10 with full width, slide out ramp, 18” diamond plate rock guard and storage chest.
I use it for my sidecar hack (Ural Gear Up Ambassador), and it’s been fantastic.
It’s a hard working little flatbed, and still as strong as the day she rolled out.
One critical thing to know if you’re considering ANY aluminum trailer for snowmobiles.
Ice melting agents on the roads will eat an aluminum trailer for breakfast.
My Aluma is for summer months, and an old steel utility trailer for wintertime.
Great video! Very informative. 👍
They are very nice trailer, my brother in law had one used several times.
Excellent video. I believe the trailer's instructions do say, "Have a couple of cold-ones prior to moving". You complied :-)) Be safe everyone.
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Many thanks really helpful. Will share video content with my pals.
Thanks for the props Matt!
Thanks, great video!
Very informative, thanks for taking the time
Glad it was helpful!
I do like the stand up feature but I'm not comfortable driving up to that little ramp and less comfortable backing down (I got a 2018 street glide). I also been looking at the zpro motorcycle trailers and what would be perfect is if there trailer would stand up in the garage.
I can see where the narrow ramp may be an issue. If you have longer legs then ground to trailer transition is seamless. I agree that a full width ramp would be better... but for me the folding capability and the solid deck were most important. Thanks for the reply.
Love it
Awesome information looking for a used one
Hey man thanks for the video and your time. I'm so cool with the beer break. I watched your video and bought a used ALUMA MC1F myself. I love the trailer. But I agree with others.. the wheel Chock is a joke really and needs to be upgraded. I'm curious to an update with you on the trailer seeing how you have been using it for awhile. I ran into another problem with the length of my ratching straps tightening from the fork tube and the trailer "hook" so I'm curious as what other use? i never thought much about a spare tire until i had a flat with my 4cly Equinox I use to pull my trailer with...now i'm thinking spare tire for trailer and looking for a cheap route for a spare for the trailer.. YOUR thoughts on the matter of the things I've ran across??? LOL not sure why your buddy is reb'n up his bike after its "already" on the trailer ???
I'd have a beer and talk junk with you any day...thanks for your time and help on the matter
Thanks Darrell... yeah that stock chock is weak. I plan on upgrading to a locking one eventually... until then I run a strap through the front rim to the existing chock to prevent any backward sliding. I learned with the shorter trailer that any shift backward of the bike will cause it to get a little squirrelly, so important to keep that load forward on the trailer. The Aluma website offers a couple spare tire add on options. As for the straps, I haven't had a problem with mine... you should be able to shorten the straps in the ratchet to whatever length you need. Good luck my friend, stay safe out there!
Wish it had sides rails, etc so one could use it for hauling other items, with, or without a motorcycle
Excellent review- thanks to it I now have a MC1F of my own. The dealer did not install the wheel chock since I could not take both truck and bike there. So, approx where did you install your wheel chock? My 2014 Honda CTX1300 is @ 750lbs. Any suggestions would be welcome!
Thanks George. Mine was already installed when I bought it. You want around 60% of your weight in front of the trailer axle. Mine actually needs to move forward a few inches, one day I'll get around to it 😐
That is a nice trailer, casters on the bottom, fold-able, rock guard. sold! We had a friend that has the same Prius. She looked into pulling a small camper and Toyota said that the car is not rated to tow anything, I now see differently. Thanks for posting this. Have to be honest, I thought he may have come in a little hot, LOL
The new models actually do have a tow rating of around 1500# I believe. My opinion is they didn't rate the older ones because they didn't want to warrantee the system. I gotta say... that car is more than capable.
Yeah, thought the same thing about coming in hot. I think he was worried about it stalling going up the ramp.
great video
Hey Mike, when the bike is not on the trailer, do you pull the trailer folded up or extended? Also, to load the bike, does it have to be connected to the tow vehicle or are there drop-downs to prevent the trailer from tipping up? One last thing, how does an unloaded trailer ride behind the tow vehicle on the highway? Do you get a lot of bounce? Thanks.
I tow it folded... but either way would work. The trailer does not come with jacks so it DOES need to be connected to the hitch when loading and unloading. We towed it from Atlanta to Tampa (folded and all interstate) with no noticeable noise or bounce. I hear more noise just hitting potholes towing it around town. Loaded it tows like a dream. Hope that helps. ~Brian 😁
@@MileMarkerNEXT Thank you for responding so quickly. Another question...... In the video, I paused it when you have your bike loaded. Are your pipes and saddle bags hanging off the back end? I have an Ultra Limited and am concerned about overhang. I also noticed that the ramp is shorter and narrower than the MC10 version. At the top of the ramp when loading/unloading, does any part of your bike hit/scrape? Would you feel comfortable having to stop while on the ramp and putting your feet down with the narrower ramp? ~Jason
@@JCNC23 ... my Road King sets fully on the trailer, no overhang. Yes, the ramp is smaller to allow the trailer to fold... however I have never bottomed out loading or unloading... the bike weight compresses the trailer while loading for a smooth transition. I find a steady approach works best, allowing my feet to transition from pavement to trailer as I ride up. If you have longer legs then touching the ground while on the ramp shouldn't be a problem. I do not stop on the ramp. I'll be honest... if you have the room and do not need a folding trailer then the MC10 might do you better. But this MC1F will do just fine for your bike if folding is what you're looking for.
@@MileMarkerNEXT With the ramp that pulls out and rests on a ridge, do you ever feel that it could pop out of the slot when loading? It looks like the trailer and ramp move a bit while the bike is going on.
At first I was a little cautious... but have never had a problem. The weight of the bike keeps it firmly in place. I do always make sure I'm on level ground.
Thanks for an excellent video Brian! Any idea what the tongue weight is when your Road King is loaded? My 2017 Subaru Outback has a tongue weight limit of 200 lbs. One more question... Any problem going 70MPH on the interstate pulling the loaded trailer with your Prius? Thanks.
Thanks Rick! I haven't weighed it, but I can lift it with one hand loaded. In fact, I would say a couple more pounds wouldn't hurt. I actually plan on moving the wheel chock forward about six inches to increase the tongue weight a bit, 60% of the weight in front of the axle is what you are looking for.
As far as towing... 70 mph down the interstate and through the Smoky Mountains was no problem at all... didn't even know it was there.
@@MileMarkerNEXT My MC10 arrives any day now. You sir , are the main reason I bought an Aluma. Are you still enjoying your MC1F?
@@kcirmusic1 .... Awesome... I suspect the MC10 tows even better than mine with it being a little longer. Last time I used the MC1F was Daytona Bike Week in March... right before everything started shutting down. It worked perfectly for that trip with the RV... still love it.
@@MileMarkerNEXT Picked up my MC10 on 9/24! Loaded up my 2011 RKC and headed to Wimberley, Texas for a 6 day vacation. I'm very happy with the trailer with the exception of the Aluma wheel chock. I'll be changing it out for a Condor chock. Other than braking due to the extra weight behind my Outback, the trailer towed fine and I hardly knew it was there. Tongue weight... So I got a bathroom scale and played around with positioning the bike on the trailer to figure out the tongue weight. The max on the Outback is 200 lbs and I positioned the bike so the tongue weight ended up being 160 lbs perfectly level. The front tie downs on the MC10 are a little to far forward for my liking so I ordered two additional welded tie downs that I'll position on the sides of the trailer just behind the nose shield. That'll allow me to move the bike a little further back which will bring the tongue weight down to about 130. I'd post some pics if I could. Take care and ride safe.
@@kcirmusic1 ...yeah, the Condor is definitely a better option. I plan on switching mine out eventually also. Glad the trip went well... enjoy!
Impressive and simple, thanks for the video. I see that you tow the bike for long trips, I wonder where you drop the trailer and Prius if you plan to be out at night. I know some people use Walmart parking lots asking for permission when you plan to be out for several nights but I never did.
Usually we are at a hotel or with family... so the car & trailer stay there.
great review! It's good to know that if I ever need to.. I can use my wife's prius to tow my bike ;) Is there a reason why you chose this over a kendon trailer?
Kendon was actually the one I was looking at first, but I like the solid deck on the Aluma. Not to mention the aluminum is virtually weatherproof.
Man, what an awesome video/review. Thank you for posting. I’m going to go look at a used one at an awesome price this week. Do you know how wide the trailer is when folded up?
Sorry, just seeing these comments. It's listed at 4'3" wide.
@@MileMarkerNEXT appreciate the response. I ended up getting one at a great price and I haven’t looked back. Always getting compliments about it being a cool little trailer
loved my kendon, now have a droptail and its even better
I almost went with the Kendon, great design. The only thing that stopped me was the open floor. The solid floor on this one prevents road debris from flying up and hitting the bike.
@@MileMarkerNEXT i hear ya, the drop tail has a solid floor, with the kendon i bought it for less than 100o bucks used
I had a Prius …best car I ever owned 👍
Very nice video both in content & quality of production.
How is the ramp when backing down? I wish it was a little wider. Otherwise I like your trailer a lot. I like how easily the stone guard & chock can be removed. A suggestion I have when using a chock is to pull your rear straps forward towards the chock. I'd secure your rear straps into your front trailer tie down loops.
A little wider ramp would be nice... I do have to coast a couple feet. If you have long legs or a low seat height then you should be able touch ground.
@@MileMarkerNEXT thank you for replying. It makes sense.
Loved the video. Thanks. Question please. I have a 2015 Prius and want to tow my 650 lb. bike on a 350 lb. Stinger Folding trailer for a combined weight of 1000 lbs. and tongue weight of 154 pounds. Should the Prius handle it without issue? Thanks again.
Just to be clear... I am no expert on any of this. This video reflects my personal experience. Toyota actually does not list a tow rating for any Prius prior to 2016, and then it's around 1600 lbs... so tow at your own risk. That being said, I personally tow around 1200 lbs with no problem. I would just be careful of is your tongue weight. The standard is 9 to 15% of total weight... so you are right at the max.
@@MileMarkerNEXT Than k you.
I own the same trailer and I have had problems with mine. I tow with v6 Honda Accord and my problem is I sometimes forget it is behind me and have watch my speed.. it is the best pulling trailer ever and I have can easily stay with traffic. I too have taken it in mountains of N.C., Tennessee and Georgia and never had any problems. Except once, I missed judged a turn and dropped my left front tire into a ditch in N.C. The tow truck pulled the car out of the ditch, using the trailer with the motorcycle on the trailer. Everything check my a dealer and no damage.
😂 Definitely know what you mean... easy to forget it's back there.
You're lucky the bike was running, I can't imagine you two pushing that tank up that slope.
Exactly what I need. Nice video
I bought a brand new Aluma MC10 for $2250. in Atlanta about 6 months ago. I pull it with my Electra Glide Limited on it to state park and RV campgrounds behind my 25 foot class C RV. I'm up in Murphy NC for the month right now, I rode The Cherohala Skyway this morning. I bought it because of it's lightweight, I'm 69 years old with a worn-out meniscus cartilage in my right knee. (20 years of kick starting a '48 Panhead in the '70's and 80's and kick starting a XR600 Honda dirt bike in the 90's). I can move the Aluma MC10 around on the grass, dirt, and gravel campgrounds by myself. It has real nice LED lights.
I'm glad it's working out for you... definitely easy to maneuver around. Enjoy that mountain riding!
James, the MC10's are now almost double the price. I can't find one for less that $3,400 and I've seen them for $3,999
did you add spring spacers to the car stock springs?
Nope. The tongue weight, even when loaded, is so manageable I can move it around by hand.
Nice job. I have the solid floor model you mentioned. Light as a feather, you forget it's back there.
Had to laugh about your Prius comment. I have one too, best little car I ever had. Screw the haters.
Right on! 😂😂😂
Good-Day Mile/Marker-Next; would this trailer be wide enough for Trike????
The MC2F is their folding trailer made for 2 bikes, but may accommodate a trike. The TK1 is their trike trailer, however doesn't fold.
Do you have one for a tri glide trike
I'm pretty sure Aluma makes one for trikes, check out their website.
looks to me the ramp isn't wide enough to load safely, I have a full dresser and would want load it with my feet on ramp when driving it up
People with longer legs should not have a problem. If you don't need a folding trailer, then the MC10 is the way to go. It's basically the same trailer, just a little longer and a full-width ramp.
Is that torsion bar suspension?
Yes... 2000 lb.
Do they make trailer for two motorcycles
They do... Aluma MC2F.
What straps are them
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Wanting one for my trike! I can’t find one to buy! Sad!!!!
I thought they had a trike model. I know they have a double bike version which may work... the MC2F.
how to unload with that narrow ramp?
Fair question. Either you can walk it down from the side, or ride it down backwards, which is the way I do it. Yes, my feet leave the deck for a brief second, but I've had no issues doing it that way.
@@MileMarkerNEXT thanks for quick reply. Watched your video a few times and have ordered the trailer. Will fab something aluminum for unloading.
I've noticed that if I can park with the nose of the trailer pitched up slightly, then the transition from trailer to ground is not bad at all. If you happen to have longer legs, then it's not an issue at all. Good luck, safe riding.
Nice Prius
Decent trailer. I would pull that crappy chock off and put a Condor on it. That way bike is straight up when you put it in and you don’t have to use straps to straighten bike up.
Funny you should mention the condor... I already planned on swapping that out if we start using the trailer more.
Thanks for the video and also maybe cut to the chase 😬 like first 4 minutes edit out
Yeah... I mixed a regular channel video in with a review video. Will probably do a updated one that is just about the trailer... answer some questions and show some upgrades.
Why didn't you just tow the prius with the bike?
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Would prefer roll on lock-in tire chock, but nice...
Agreed... definitely an option worth having.
I bet you get lots of regenerative energy from braking 😊
Do you think you could fit two dirt bikes on there?
Though it isn't really designed for that, it certainly has enough room and weight capacity... however you would likely need to modify the chock and tie-down set-up.
@@MileMarkerNEXT Thanks for the reply. I dont really use a chalk when I put them in the flatbed of my pickup...I just strap them down really tight...I'm assuming it'll hold the same way. At least I wont have to go up and down a ramp of a lifted pick up anymore. ;-)
@@alessandrorbosco ... roger that, should work just fine then. 👍
Why didn’t you show the owner taking that big heavy bike off of the trailer on that narrow ramp ? 🤦🏻♂️
Hondas vtx aren't spose to break down, ha ha,. I once look at a used Aluma 12' tilt utility, which the owner pulled with his Prius too. That is much heavier and tongue weight is much more. I'd just be concerend of how little material they bolt the receiver hitch too on a prius. Nice trailer though. Like you say as rare as bigfoot on Craigs.
I agree about the VTX.. had one before the Harley and it was a great bike. This actually just ended up just being some bad gas... running smoothly now.
@@MileMarkerNEXT I still have a vtx1300c. Don't drive it a lot. It hesitated so badly I swore it was fuel related. But was actually resolved with new spark plugs. Has 4. They were carboned up.
New respect for the Prius. Towing. Lol. Who knew
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Two hours later!
Drop tail trailer
Agreed... love the drop tails. However, I needed folding... so this review was about my choice in a folding trailer.
Wow! I really need a trailer,because I'm scared to ride my motorcycle!
It's a vtx! Did you check? It's probably just outta gas.🤣
🤣 ...funny enough, it was a gas issue.
Funny how most Garages look the same!
True statement 🤣
Dang Prius is an underrated car
That's a fact! 😁
I wouldn’t strap any bike by the forks.
Thanks for checking out the video. It's funny how people have such differing opinions on this. See, I would never strap higher and compress the shocks. This method comes highly recommended and so far works great for us. Ultimately you just have to do your own thing. Safe riding!
Mile Marker NEXT I have been riding motorcycles since I was 16 I am 54 and transporting them for a few years and I find myself Strapping different bikes in different ways, but base on experience the forks are a no, no, for me. You are absolutely right on compressing the shocks, that’s a no, no for me too. But in the end, if the forks work for you, hey that’s excellent.
Mile Marker NEXT by the way, I forgot, the video of the trailer is excellent, very nice how you can put that trailer in a corner occupying very little space.
Yeah, not believing the "mechanical issues" story on the Honda.
I agree... had a VTX before my Harley with no issues. This one turned out to be bad gas... my buddy just didn't want to risk riding it.
Observation: Just another so-so design. Not the best.
Yeah... but "So-So Motorcycle Trailer" doesn't drum up good conversation 😎 Thanks for checking out the video.
Nice trailer. Totally worthless chock...why?
Agreed. That's what it came with, I just haven't switched it out to a Condor yet.
@@MileMarkerNEXT I looked up the Condor pit stop. Looks nice, but expensive. I use the Harbor Freight wheel chock. Crappy brand, but nice and heavy duty. You could stop in that store and look at one. It is heavy duty. Have had mine 5 years. Trust me, it is pretty nice...and affordable. Take care.
Don't buy one.i made the mistake, have to install the chock yourself, it's not even a shape that fits a bike tire, pull out ramp is metal to metal, lots of friction, plastic slides at the end of the pull out are 3m taped on mine came off first time i pulled it out, spent a lot of hard earned cash hof this!
Sorry you had a bad experience... so far mine has been excellent. Still haven't upgraded the chock though... I need to do that.
i got the Aluma MC210 mine is fine. If i had to replace it i would buy the same one again
I call bullshit that honda was not broke down you just wanted to make a video lol.
🤣... they do break down too. Ended up just being some bad gas, but my buddy didn't want to risk causing a bigger problem.
too much moola
They aren't the cheapest out there, that's for sure. If you can find a used one, it's worth it.
That's close to about the worst motorcycle trailer I've ever seen. The ramp's to narrow, most people are going to slow down going up, high center the bike, and fall over sideways, hopefully not killing themselves. That's no better than a landscape trailer with a nose gear. So many better options on the market, I couldn't list them. Good luck, and please be safe.
Appreciate the input. The weight of the bike causes the trailer to squat, virtually eliminating bottoming the bike out... I've never had a problem. There are definitely plenty of other options out there if this one isn't your cup of tee.
I thought the point of owning a motorcycle was to ride it.
As much as I love my Harley... it labors a little bit pulling the RV. So I have to do it the other way around.
You should pull the car with the bike. No self respecting man drives a Prius no matter how reliable it is! Just say’n, you need to turn on your “man card” today!
No chance sparky.... 😎