Piggyback Carrier Trailer
Original price was: R37,000.00.R33,300.00Current price is: R33,300.00. incl. VAT
Carry a motorbike, scooter, quad or extra luggage behind your bakkie or caravan with a compact single-axle piggyback trailer. Light, road-legal and easy to load, it tows and parks like a small utility trailer, then doubles as a luggage carrier when the bike stays home. Built tough at TRAILERS SA.
Availability: 3 in stock (can be backordered)
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A piggyback trailer gives you a compact, road-legal way to carry a motorbike, scooter, quad or extra luggage behind your bakkie or caravan, without upgrading to a full-size unit. Built single-axle and light, it tows easily and parks in a standard bay.
What a piggyback trailer is built for
The deck is sized for a single motorcycle or quad, with lashing points for tie-down straps and a low load height that makes ramp loading simple. The same platform doubles as a luggage or camping trailer when you are not carrying a bike, so one purchase covers several jobs. For heavier vehicle-carrying work, compare it against our car trailers and bike, quad and golf-cart trailers.
Because it is light and unbraked, running costs stay low: there are no brake components to service, tyres and bearings are inexpensive to replace, and the trailer stands upright against a wall when garage space is tight. It is a practical first trailer for a rider who needs to move a bike to a track day, a race meeting or a repair shop without wrestling it into the back of a bakkie.
Specification
| Configuration | Single axle, slipper-spring suspension |
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| Braking | Unbraked, override brakes optional |
| GVM | 750 kg |
| Deck size (typical) | 2.4 m x 1.2 m |
| Wheels | 13-inch rims, road tyres |
| Coupling | 50 mm ball hitch |
| Finish | Powder-coated steel, galvanised options |
Every unit is welded on a box-section chassis and finished to shrug off dust roads and coastal air, with a galvanised option for owners who tow near the sea or store outdoors year round. Mudguards, jockey wheel and a spare-wheel bracket can be added so the trailer is ready for long trips straight off the yard.
Towing, licensing and load safety
An unbraked trailer of this size can be towed on a standard code B licence, provided your vehicle’s rated towing capacity and the loaded weight stay within the limits set out in the National Road Traffic Act. Always secure the bike or load at four points and check that the lights, number plate and reflectors work before every trip.
Where it fits in the TRAILERS SA range
The piggyback trailer sits in our specialist trailers range, alongside purpose-built units for niche loads. If you mostly move tools and cargo, a utility and cargo trailer may suit you better. Not sure which fits your vehicle? Contact our Hartswater team and we will match a trailer to your tow rating.
Full specification
| SKU | TSA-PBT-168 |
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Questions about this trailer
What can a piggyback trailer carry?
It is sized for a single motorcycle, scooter or quad, or for extra luggage and camping gear. The flat deck and low load height make ramp loading of a bike straightforward for one person.
Do I need a special licence to tow it?
No. As an unbraked trailer under 750 kg GVM it can be towed on a standard code B licence, as long as your vehicle rated towing capacity covers the loaded weight.
Is the trailer braked?
The standard build is unbraked, which suits its light GVM. Override brakes can be fitted as an option if you plan to tow closer to the maximum weight regularly.
Can I use it for anything besides carrying a bike?
Yes. With the bike off, the deck works as a compact luggage, camping or utility trailer, so it earns its keep even when you are not transporting a motorcycle.
What does it cost and is delivery available?
It is priced at R33 300 on sale, regular R37 000. We are based in Hartswater and arrange delivery across South Africa, contact us for a quote to your town.