Author Topic: Trailer trash - towing behind a Fazer (Read 29848 times)

Finally, I have also decided on a nickname for the trailer. Due to Fireblake's comment that it looks a bit like a Kubelwagon, I reckon "the Kub" is as good a name as any for it!!

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Who's that lazy bastid?

Doddsie · « **Reply #77 on:** 29 August 2013, 09:30:22 pm »

Have you got any warning light or buzzer that tells you if the indicators on the trailer stop working??

ChristoT · « **Reply #78 on:** 29 August 2013, 09:35:12 pm »

Quote from: Doddsie on 29 August 2013, 09:30:22 pm

Have you got any warning light or buzzer that tells you if the indicators on the trailer stop working??

No, but they're wired direct to the rear indicators. If the flashers don't work on the trailer, they don't work on the dash. Also, the trailer is low enough for the bike's own indicators to be visible above it.

Doddsie · « **Reply #79 on:** 29 August 2013, 09:37:15 pm »

Could be wrong but Im pretty sure you are supposed to have a seperate device just for the trailer

ChristoT · « **Reply #80 on:** 29 August 2013, 09:39:56 pm »

Quote from: Doddsie on 29 August 2013, 09:37:15 pm

Could be wrong but Im pretty sure you are supposed to have a seperate device just for the trailer

Really? The indicators on the trailer are in the loom though - even if I blow an indicator bulb on the bike, the trailer bulbs will work. Unless you mean something else?

The problem with towing in the UK - there is so much disinformation / lack of information out there, it's a nightmare to try and obey the law!!

noggythenog · « **Reply #81 on:** 30 August 2013, 10:48:45 am »

Cristo it'd need to be some right wanker of a copper to actually pull you over with this.

Any man worth their salt will see it & have a giggle & be a bit intrigued & theres nothing blatantly illegal ie you've got plates & lights, every bloke likes a little project & look at the attention it has got so far.

When are doing the big trip though?

I look forward to seeing you return because if it makes that journey then theres no doubt about its integrity then surely.

noggythenog · « **Reply #82 on:** 30 August 2013, 11:07:47 am »

Check this out too.

Seems your little beast could be a rare Van Weeghel or a Van Weeghel Zwolfe camping trailer, done up properly they fetch good money.

Check out the link to this baby on ebay

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ChristoT · « **Reply #83 on:** 30 August 2013, 05:01:22 pm »

Quote from: noggythenog on 30 August 2013, 11:07:47 am

Check this out too.

Seems your little beast could be a rare Van Weeghel or a Van Weeghel Zwolfe camping trailer, done up properly they fetch good money.

Check out the link to this baby on ebay

[font=.HelveticaNeueUI]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vw-Split-Screen-Bay-Camping-trailer-Hotrod-Vw-Bus-VAN-Weeghel-Zwolfe-Holland-/400554293996[/font]

Cheers for that Noggy! As there is a model number on the plate (and Google reveals nothing on that one), I plan to email VW and ask.

As for the trip, 1300 miles in Europe, and in 2015, carting all my crap back from Uni (about 200 mile each way). I just hope this Fazer and the next one will survive!!

stevierst · « **Reply #84 on:** 30 August 2013, 06:36:11 pm »

Christo, have you got the plans for the towbar, I got an idea!!:o

ChristoT · « **Reply #85 on:** 30 August 2013, 07:22:48 pm »

Quote from: stevierst on 30 August 2013, 06:36:11 pm

Christo, have you got the plans for the towbar, I got an idea!!:o

For foc's sake, don't tempt me!

On a side note, a minor mystery has been cleared up. The trailer isn't a VW - it's a WW! The trailer (well, hitch at least) is made by Walter Winterhoff.

Exupnut · « **Reply #86 on:** 30 August 2013, 07:40:48 pm »

thats a great picture hahahahah..u got a brilliant sense of humour christo....u can bring the picnic on sunday...breton lardy cake and cider all round

ChristoT · « **Reply #87 on:** 30 August 2013, 07:46:37 pm »

Quote from: Exupnut on 30 August 2013, 07:40:48 pm

thats a great picture hahahahah..u got a brilliant sense of humour christo....u can bring the picnic on sunday...breton lardy cake and cider all round

I'm out of both!

You'll have to supply us with Polish lager instead!!

Trailer is not coming on Sunday, the hitch might!!

Exupnut · « **Reply #88 on:** 30 August 2013, 08:38:00 pm »

Touche... or Tyskie ? That is the question

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #89 on:** 30 August 2013, 09:01:01 pm »

Quote from: ChristoT on 30 August 2013, 07:46:37 pm

Quote from: Exupnut on 30 August 2013, 07:40:48 pm
thats a great picture hahahahah..u got a brilliant sense of humour christo....u can bring the picnic on sunday...breton lardy cake and cider all round

I'm out of both!

You'll have to supply us with Polish lager instead!!

Trailer is not coming on Sunday, the hitch might!!

No one else will need breakdown cover then - don't forget the tow rope

ChristoT · « **Reply #90 on:** 30 August 2013, 09:06:20 pm »

Quote from: nick crisp on 30 August 2013, 09:01:01 pm

Quote from: ChristoT on 30 August 2013, 07:46:37 pm
Quote from: Exupnut on 30 August 2013, 07:40:48 pm
thats a great picture hahahahah..u got a brilliant sense of humour christo....u can bring the picnic on sunday...breton lardy cake and cider all round

I'm out of both!

You'll have to supply us with Polish lager instead!!

Trailer is not coming on Sunday, the hitch might!!

No one else will need breakdown cover then - don't forget the tow rope

Does a ratty bungy cord count?

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #91 on:** 30 August 2013, 09:08:20 pm »

You can never have too many bungees!

ChristoT · « **Reply #92 on:** 30 August 2013, 09:13:06 pm »

Quote from: nick crisp on 30 August 2013, 09:08:20 pm

You can never have too many bungees!

red98 · « **Reply #93 on:** 31 August 2013, 07:00:55 am »

b&q having a clear out last week ,bought 4x18iin bungies for £1.....bargain

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #94 on:** 31 August 2013, 09:40:39 am »

Should've got a fiver's worth.

ChristoT · « **Reply #95 on:** 31 August 2013, 03:03:58 pm »

Watching the Caravan Show on Quest... what have I become?!?

red98 · « **Reply #96 on:** 31 August 2013, 03:06:47 pm »

mmmmmm......33bhp..trailer...caravan...............ah , got it......................once a snail,always a snail

ChristoT · « **Reply #97 on:** 31 August 2013, 03:09:59 pm »

Quote from: red98 on 31 August 2013, 03:06:47 pm

mmmmmm......33bhp..trailer...caravan...............ah , got it......................once a snail,always a snail

I hope you're spending today looking at the tail lights of your 600 - practice for my bike tomorrow!

red98 · « **Reply #98 on:** 31 August 2013, 03:15:17 pm »

Quote from: ChristoT on 31 August 2013, 03:09:59 pm

Quote from: red98 on 31 August 2013, 03:06:47 pm
mmmmmm......33bhp..trailer...caravan...............ah , got it......................once a snail,always a snail

I hope you're spending today looking at the tail lights of your 600 - practice for my bike tomorrow!

need to go and look as forgotten what they look like

see you tomorrow matey, have you seen the recall notice from YAMAHA.......they are recalling all 600 fazers as they keep falling over

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Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #99 on:** 31 August 2013, 03:36:27 pm »

A Fazer with a trailer.....and a sidecar! won't fall over - think how much crap you could carry then, Christo!

Or how about a double decker Fazer? No standing on the upper deck please....