jbose Posted February 3, 2012 #1 Posted February 3, 2012 Any one have experience with the My Best Buddy Trailer. Looking into getting one and would appreciate any comments good or bad. Thanks.
Freebird Posted February 3, 2012 #2 Posted February 3, 2012 I don't think I have ever heard of that one. Do you have a link to their website?
1joeranger Posted February 3, 2012 #3 Posted February 3, 2012 [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-E8pTwctM4]My Best Buddy Cargo Trailer XL - a Pull-behind Motorcycle Cargo Trailer - YouTube[/ame] http://www.ebay.com/itm/My-Best-Buddy-Cargo-Trailer-XL-/130581798645
Freebird Posted February 3, 2012 #4 Posted February 3, 2012 Well I tell you, in that price range, it looks like a pretty decent trailer. Aluminum frame, torsion axle, chrome wheels and a cooler rack. Not bad for that kind of money.
Stache Posted February 3, 2012 #6 Posted February 3, 2012 The $695 question would be "Is it legal in Canada?"
Condor Posted February 3, 2012 #8 Posted February 3, 2012 I just can't get real enthused about the look of the box. At least the Piggy Backer 'looks' halfway decent.
Stache Posted February 3, 2012 #9 Posted February 3, 2012 it's moot anyway. They don't ship to canada, no canadian distributor, I'd have to use a freight forwarder, paying shipping twice - once from them to the forwarder and then the forwarder's fees plus duties and all the rest. Not worth the aggravation to get it here.
XV1100SE Posted February 4, 2012 #10 Posted February 4, 2012 it's moot anyway. They don't ship to canada, no canadian distributor, I'd have to use a freight forwarder, paying shipping twice - once from them to the forwarder and then the forwarder's fees plus duties and all the rest. Not worth the aggravation to get it here. Pick up a plate for a "home built trailer" - all you need it number of wheels, colour, and weight. Cost in Ontario is $25 or $35 I believe. Order the trailer to a U.S. (other member address?) and go pick it up. Take off the vin plate, put on the Canadian plate.... ride across the border.
Ozlander Posted February 4, 2012 #12 Posted February 4, 2012 Pick up a plate for a "home built trailer" - all you need it number of wheels, colour, and weight. Cost in Ontario is $25 or $35 I believe. Order the trailer to a U.S. (other member address?) and go pick it up. Take off the vin plate, put on the Canadian plate.... ride across the border. Well, it certainly looks home made.
djh3 Posted February 4, 2012 #13 Posted February 4, 2012 I like it. If I was in the market for a trailer it would be on the list. I know you guys up north of the boarder got some different rules, but why in the world wouldnt it be legal? Double tranportation cost? Spring will be here soon enough and SC would be a nice trip? OR one of our good folks here would make a road trip down and bring part way back for a nominal fee, maybe a couple cood one eh? If I was north I would.
playboy Posted February 4, 2012 #14 Posted February 4, 2012 It's homemade if some assembly required right.
friesman Posted February 4, 2012 #15 Posted February 4, 2012 Pick up a plate for a "home built trailer" - all you need it number of wheels, colour, and weight. Cost in Ontario is $25 or $35 I believe. Order the trailer to a U.S. (other member address?) and go pick it up. Take off the vin plate, put on the Canadian plate.... ride across the border. I think I would have it shipped to a members place close to the border, have him open it and call you with the VIN and go down to Ont Licensing place and get a plate for it, have your paper work sent to customs 48 hours before so they can clear it. Then take a nice leisurely ride down to get it. Here is the link if youre importing a vehicle into Canada. (I understand its not a big deal)http://www.riv.ca/ImportingAVehicle.aspx Brian
XV1100SE Posted February 4, 2012 #16 Posted February 4, 2012 I think I would have it shipped to a members place close to the border, have him open it and call you with the VIN and go down to Ont Licensing place and get a plate for it, have your paper work sent to customs 48 hours before so they can clear it. Then take a nice leisurely ride down to get it. Here is the link if youre importing a vehicle into Canada. (I understand its not a big deal)http://www.riv.ca/ImportingAVehicle.aspx Brian Thats what I meant ! ;-)
Squidley Posted February 4, 2012 #17 Posted February 4, 2012 Basically a Piggy Backer with a a few nice upgrades for the same price. I have built probably 4 trailers, 1 of them was a complete custom job. For $695, you can't hardly buy all the materials to build a similar trailer. For a plug and play unit, I would buy one of them in a heartbeat.....
Flyinfool Posted February 4, 2012 #18 Posted February 4, 2012 From the pics it looks like a decent trailer, Maybe not the prettiest, but certainly functional. I already stole some of their good ideas to add to my trailer.
Eck Posted February 4, 2012 #19 Posted February 4, 2012 I would have to remove the two white lid holding arms and stops and replace them with longer metal arms, or with a piece of thin light weight lid chain or just plain small rope, so you could open the lid so that it is leaning towards the back (open at 95 - 100 degree ang;le). With th elid all the way back (open) it would greatly improve the accessability to place items in or remove the items from the trailer..... The weight of the lid would be held in place (as a stop) with the extened metal arms, light weight chains or plain small diameter rope.
kyle Posted February 4, 2012 #20 Posted February 4, 2012 thats the same company that made my aluminum xl. "americas best trailer", the diamond plate is a good look and alot more durable than plastic. just regrease the bearings and double check the hardware and you are good to go.
leo3wheel Posted February 4, 2012 #21 Posted February 4, 2012 Interesting........... I'm almost finished assembling our Piggy Backer trailer. Got the lights working this week. My Best Buddy has great price and features.
Cougar Posted February 4, 2012 #22 Posted February 4, 2012 You will love your piggy , I know I love mine have had it about 5 years now. Mine is painted to match my MM color.. I think there is a picture in my profile. Under more trike photos paint still holding very well. Jeff
leo3wheel Posted February 5, 2012 #23 Posted February 5, 2012 You will love your piggy , I know I love mine have had it about 5 years now. Mine is painted to match my MM color.. I think there is a picture in my profile. Under more trike photos paint still holding very well. Jeff Jeff, LOVE THE WHOLE SETUP!! Want to trade??
Cougar Posted February 5, 2012 #24 Posted February 5, 2012 Damn , I guess it would be a even trade I guess,, Hannigan and Piggy
leo3wheel Posted February 5, 2012 #25 Posted February 5, 2012 Jeff, What type of trailer ball mount are you using? Looks like the ball has to be raised to leave the trailer with just a slght forward pitch. Your setup looks correct. Thanks
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