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Question Pulling a TRAILER behind a Motorcycle - in South America

Hi Guys ,

I am an Australian planning 'my' RTW motorcycle trip this year - but with a difference ..., I plan to tow a trailer behind a Motorcycle .

Question : What I want to know is ..,

- If any of you guys have towed a trailer behind your motorcycle, down through SOUTH America ?

- Or if you know what the legal requirements are "if any" to cross into those South American countries Boarders - with regards to towing a trailer behind a motorcycle?

- Are there any restrictions I need to be aware of , or do they give you a hard time , or charge you and extra insurance or fees to tow a trailer behind your motorcycle when you cross their boarders ?


..., so far - I am yet to find answers regarding towing a trailer behind a motorcycle ' South Of The Boarder - outside of the USA' ?

So this is the reason I am adding my questions to this more specific SOUTH AMERICA page



Guys - After I ship my bike to the USA (and head south) I want to buy a Bushtec Spartan Trailer (made in the USA)

[trailer link] https://www.bushtec.com/inventory/v1...ssee---1594461

- for its superior air adjustable suspension ,
- and larger 16" diameter wheels
- It's lightweight and narrow width

..., and I want to modify the trailer slightly by mounting a lightweight lockable aluminium box on top of the Trailer - that is long enough to carry 3 to 4 surfboards inside the lockable box + wetsuits etc .

Total weight of the modified trailer + load = about 90 kg's all up

(So far - ALL that has been planned and decided upon.)


So Now ..,
I just need to find out if there are any restrictions or legal implications for crossing these South American international boarders on a motorcycle whilst towing a trailer ?

Cheers Guys

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ANSWER: """should be"""" no problem, plates on bike and trailer and insure for both, attach with hitch and double chains"""""

cheers cholo , thats good to know about 'double chains' being a requirement in South America - which is something I have never heard of before .

In Australia (which is usually known as 'The Nanny State' - due to it's over pedantic safety laws) .., only a hitch and a single safety chain is required there.'



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not sure about the red bit and writing as if your readers were children, you are after all ASKING for advice from people that have gone before you; just a thought
No need to add sarcasm. If that was really your interpretation, I am sorry you chose to feel that way - as my intention ..,
- apart from it probably just being my OCD to make it clear - and pretty ,
- was to emphasise the main gist of my question to clearly distinguish it from the rest of the post, which (although related) was not necessarily important to the highlighted question being asked .
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On cars and trucks, double chains (crossed over under the hitch) are always required in the USA and Canada. No idea about motorcycles.

Hope that's helpful.

Mark
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On cars and trucks, double chains (crossed over under the hitch) are always required in the USA and Canada. No idea about motorcycles.

Hope that's helpful.

Mark
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Most trailers on bikes in SA belong to gardeners and pool service people and they never use chains or plates or anything, but as you will be crossing various countries its probably best to cover all angles
Thanks again Guys, I agree also that its better cover all angles - I will email the bushec trailer guys and check up on that one .
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I agree about covering all reasonable possibilities. Also worth considering: the reason for the crossed chains is so that if the hitch fails your trailer will remain more or less in control. That seems like a significant advantage over the alternative (in the unlikely event).

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