900 Miles: Long-Distance Test of Travoy Bike Trailer

Thank you for writing about using a Travoy on your adventure. I am just getting into bike camping/touring and already own a Travoy for commuting. By using the Travoy I won’t have to purchase racks and panniers! Did you have any trouble with the tires flatting and did you carry extra tubes/tires?

This is the best equipment to carry a quite bigger luggage than the cycle carrier from one place to another,and due to it’s suspension it helps to walk smoothly even in country sides also.
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I suppose I can make an informed post about the Travoy.

I have now biked somewhere in the range of 10,000 miles with the trailer in tow(Pacific coast, Southern Tier, Atlantic Coast).

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The good:
Trailer is compact and light weight.
Keeps the weight off the bike(less flats).
Bike rides normally.
Lots of looks and questions from tourers and non-tourers.
Folds up and easy to lock to the bike frame.
Built rather sturdily.
Takes a beating. I ride my products hard. After 1 year of constant use it has done really well!
You can transport 3 cases(12 packs) of beer in one run. Oh the envious looks you get.

The bad:
I have tipped mine over on bumps a hand full of times. This can be dangerous if you panic easily and can’t control the bike as it could take you down. But it is easy to slow down and readjust the trailer. Just have to remain composed and move to the side of the road.
The plastic arms are not the best. I broke both of them but can still open and close it manually(pushing in the knobs with my thumbs).
High speed concern. I have hit 48mph as my max speed going down a hill. Its a bit scary but there again you don’t have to go that fast.
Up hills are some what of a drag but not a biggie. I still haul past most tourers going up hills.
Replacement tubes are harder to pump as the valves don’t face outwards.

Other than that I am pretty happy with the travoy. I wouldn’t have stuck with it for so long if I did not like it.

Thank you for this review (and Nishant’s as well) I’ve been eyeballing this trailer for some time now with the idea of using it for commuting, and the occasional short tour (up to 400 miles) but wasn’t sure if it would hold up to the latter—so thanks for keeping me from buying two trailers

Nishant, thanks for posting that extremely useful and informative review. I just bought one of these yesterday and haven’t tried it yet but I plan to tiur with it so I can take my luxury item…a bigger tent!
Your info and experience gives me confidence
Since you toured with it so much I bet Burley would welcome your feedback for future product development. Just one thing…going down a hill at 48mph without a load. No problem.
With a trailer..no way! Slow down some and stay safe! Good point about not panicking if the trailer tips over. Just like breaking suddenly.You have to not over react.
I think the Travoy is a brilliant piece of design. Can’t wait to get on the road with it.
and…I seem to be out of beer.