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PostPosted: Wed Feb 13, 2013 10:13 am    Post subject: BESCO trailer Reply with quote

I just got one of this BESCO trailers on ebay but it came without the tongue. Does anybody have one avilable? If so please let me know. Thanks!

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PostPosted: Wed Feb 13, 2013 10:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you don't want to fabricate one yourself (not that hard to do with a little ingenuity), your best bet is to buy a basket case for the tongue and bar assembly.
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 10:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I just bought one of these at a garage sale and can't wait to drag it behind my camper. The big question would be what to put on it. Would have to be something cool.
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 11:04 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

MonkeySee wrote:
I just bought one of these at a garage sale and can't wait to drag it behind my camper. The big question would be what to put on it. Would have to be something cool.


Keep in mind that you don't want to exceed the max weight limit (375lb, stay well below that) or the max speed limit (stay 55mph or below).
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 8:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Keep in mind that you don't want to exceed... the max speed limit (stay 55mph or below).

Isn't that about the max speed limit of a stock bus?
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 8:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

MonkeySee wrote:
flybd5 wrote:

Keep in mind that you don't want to exceed... the max speed limit (stay 55mph or below).

Isn't that about the max speed limit of a stock bus?


If you want to go faster you'll have to spend a lot more for a trailer with modern hardware and design, not 1980's Frenchie bling. This thing falls apart at high speeds. Look for missing hardware, structural bolts coming out and your tag holder disappearing if you're going to abuse this in a way it was not designed to handle.
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 17, 2014 8:52 pm    Post subject: 55 mph speed limit Besco Trailer Reply with quote

Hello,
I'm curious to know what experiences others have had with the suggested speed limit of the Besco Trailer. I just bought one, and if it's not safe to go over 55 with it then it's likely it won't work for my needs. Any thoughts? Does it matter if it's being pulled by a car or a bike?
Thank you~
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 15, 2014 10:14 pm    Post subject: Mine is one ebay if anyone is interested Reply with quote

and it's got the original bike carriers.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Besco-light-Aluminum-Foldi...1c41b88a1c
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 15, 2014 10:47 pm    Post subject: Re: Mine is one ebay if anyone is interested Reply with quote

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and it's got the original bike carriers.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Besco-light-Aluminum-Foldi...1c41b88a1c


Mine had the bike carriers, and all of the frame for the canvas. It just needed new fenders. It sold for $125 just over a year ago.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 09, 2014 1:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Does anyone have detail pictures of the top frame and canvas? I just picked one of these trailers up, and I would like to try to fabricate those missing pieces.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 09, 2014 8:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Does anyone have detail pictures of the top frame and canvas? I just picked one of these trailers up, and I would like to try to fabricate those missing pieces.


The first post on the previous page has some photos I think.
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 11, 2014 11:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

cdennisg wrote:
mannys66 wrote:
Does anyone have detail pictures of the top frame and canvas? I just picked one of these trailers up, and I would like to try to fabricate those missing pieces.


The first post on the previous page has some photos I think.


I saw them, I was hoping to be able to see how they come apart so I can try to build something close to the originals
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 12:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I sold the trailer, now I have an extra Jokon rear stop and plate and license lens assembly for sale. Perfect condition, $25 + S&H. ($8 in the US). Paypal ok. Send me an email at bd5 at bd5 dot com.

I also have the bicycle carrier assemblies, both of them, those are available for $45 + S&H.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 12:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

flybd5 wrote:
I sold the trailer, now I have an extra Jokon rear stop and plate and license lens assembly for sale. Perfect condition, $25 + S&H. ($8 in the US). Paypal ok. Send me an email at bd5 at bd5 dot com.

I also have the bicycle carrier assemblies, both of them, those are available for $45 + S&H.

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PostPosted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 1:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

mannys66 wrote:
flybd5 wrote:
I sold the trailer, now I have an extra Jokon rear stop and plate and license lens assembly for sale. Perfect condition, $25 + S&H. ($8 in the US). Paypal ok. Send me an email at bd5 at bd5 dot com.

I also have the bicycle carrier assemblies, both of them, those are available for $45 + S&H.

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Condition is NOS. I've never used the racks, and the person I bought it from had the trailer it its original box when I bought it last year.

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PostPosted: Sun Jun 12, 2016 3:35 pm    Post subject: Re: Besco folding trailer behind my bug! Reply with quote

Can anyone give me square tube size outside diameter and approx thickness for besco trailer tongue (aluminum I think). Any pictures or info appreciated. I have to make a tongue and find a coupler 1/78 for one of these trailers Thanks wvirnwkr
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 01, 2019 12:08 pm    Post subject: Re: Besco folding trailer behind my bug! Reply with quote

Just flew out and bought another one in FL. Brought it back on a plane.
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 01, 2019 6:52 pm    Post subject: Re: Besco folding trailer behind my bug! Reply with quote

MonkeySee wrote:
Just flew out and bought another one in FL. Brought it back on a plane.
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Haha, that is awesome
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 01, 2019 7:07 pm    Post subject: Re: Besco folding trailer behind my bug! Reply with quote

I wonder if an actual fully functional highway capable trailer has ever been in the checked luggage bay of an airplane before?

That is excellent.
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 11, 2019 7:31 pm    Post subject: Re: Besco folding trailer behind my bug! Reply with quote

So this happened again over the weekend. This time from McAllen, TX. This one is in better shape than the one from Tampa. Neither one have the carrier so I'm looking for a carrier in any condition so I can have one made.
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