Hydra Trail safe weight.

[Vic]

I am considering getting a Hydra Trail and I have read most if not all the posts on here.
I know the manufactures say it can carry up to 250kgs, but from current and ex owners what would YOU consider to be a safe maximum weight?
Also, knowing what you know now, would you buy again?

Vic

 

[StitchesnFluff]

We carry 200 kg, seems fine. Easy lifter constructed a steel insert for tow bar to ensure proper fit. Have been in uk and France with it. Yes I would buy again. I forget it's on there until approaching speed bumps and my wife shouts!

 

[Vic]

Thank you.

 

[Gina M]

We are watching this thread with interest as we are probably going down the hydra Trail to carry the ktm duke

 

[Adrian1]

I carry a v strome 650 been to france and spain just watch the speed humps yes would buy one again

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[StitchesnFluff]

I carry a v strome 650 been to france and spain just watch the speed humps yes would buy one again

How heavy is your v strom?
I may want something heavier in the future,
Thanks

 

[Adrian1]

Hi I think wet weight is about 214kg what type of bike are you thinking I have found as I have crash bars easy to strap on

 

[StitchesnFluff]

Happy with the forza for the min but fancy a DCT Honda, can't change gear with left leg so need an auto

 

[Adrian1]

DID learn on honda nc700 manual nice bike with storage were petrol tank is but swmbo liked v strom

 

[StitchesnFluff]

Easylifter has limit of 250 kg....
There are plenty of bikes out there below that weight

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[funflair]

From very limited experience with the Hydratrail design and fixing I would caution that it puts a fair bit of stress onto the tow bracket and just welding a plate onto a "swan neck" or "detatchable" is not good enough, and yes "reputable" tow bar companies do this!!!

Martin

 

[Adrian1]

Yes re tow bar make sure very heavy duty when I took mine off to paint could just lift it