I had a 2001 Leesurlite that I put about 30k miles in. One side entry. Had a box in front and back. Cut the mileage on my ST1300 from 40 to 30. Wonderful bed. Slept in it raining, snowing, sleet
Wow, that's a great video. The trailer tent looks so convenient. There's plenty of room in the tent. I'm glad to be a friend of your great channel. Happy New Year. Always stay healthy. 👍👍👍🤝🤝🤝🤙👌
@@kenacquin1 84 inches I believe and 52 inches wide. With the bed open.you can still put a chair and small table in the area by the two screen doors and stand up straight if you are 6' 4" or less. I can txt you some pics if you want. If you need more specifics go to the Leesure Lite web page.
This thing weighs about 220 pounds. You can’t fun another quick setup camper this good. Bed is great, tows great and makes life much better than sleeping on the ground. Never had any problem with people messing with it when I was riding around the area. Recommended. If an underpowered Kaw Nomad can tow it, you might be able to with a Honda Cub. I used an St1300.
Under powered Kaw 1700 you say no they are not once they are Ivanized they are brutes to deal with. You should really not open your mouth where you have no knowledge.
an underpower kawasaki ? I have one 1700cc of pure brute torque , I can leave a lot of HD's HOGS on the dust going up on steep climbs or just cruising..
The material is heavy enough the wind does not bother it at all it lays flat all the time. I have stayed in trailer where the wind was just out right nuts and never had a leak. These trailers are the best of the best. I warn you if you tow it by a bike do not think that you still are riding with two wheels you have to ride totally different braking is totally useless on a bike and just everthing is totally different the rule is you must be so so careful when towing a trailer beyond being careful as you have no control over anything. The trailer pushes you the trailer does not stop the trailer will take you in an emergency where you do not want to go. You have to be with your mind on travel at all times.
@@konto1313 I have to agree, friend of mine towing trailer from NJ to Sturgis & back, dropped off his lady but didn't rearrange the contents of trailer when he took her luggage out. Couple miles from later trailer went crazy, over came the bike, ended up totaling both trailer and bike. It was a Goldwing and they are pretty stable
@@garyschoonmaker1486 I sold the unit I went down with the unit two years ago July 7. You really have no control once you put a load like that behind bike. The brakes do not work right your handling is affected and the trailer is pushing you all the time when you do brake. It really is not safe at all towing a trailer I believe.
Great video. I have been shopping for a nice camper to pull behind my '17 Goldwing F6B Deluxe. I thought the Mini Mate was the one, until I just saw this video. It looks incredibly quick and easy to set up. However, I am wondering, is the ease of setup at the sacrifice of internal storage? Most motorcycle campers have quite a bit of internal storage because the tent completely collapses and you remove the internal tent support structures. Is there any internal storage? If the only large storage is the one on the tongue, that would dramatically increase the tongue weight on your bike.
There is some internal storage I used rubbermaid plastic bins inside trailer. No will not be as much as the trailers where the hardware for the tent portion is a disassembly of the tent portion you give up ease of set up with those models. Yes you have to be careful with what you use the front storage pod and what you put in it for sure. I found I had enough storage with the unit with inside storage and pod underneath trailer and front pod and my bags. It is an amazing trailer for a bike and the set up is so easy compared to any other on the market. It is the best of the best of motorcycle trailers nothing compares to the quality and build and set up. It is as easy as I show in video. I would not purchase any other trailer on the market but everyone has their own opinion and that is up to you to make.
@@konto1313 Wow! Thank you so much for such a speedy and detailed response! As soon as I saw your video, I've been searching for a dealer - but I am not finding any. Not finding any of these used, either. Where did you get yours, and how much was the total cost?
The price is not cheep by any means I was just short of the 7 grand mark Canadian Dollars. It is quality though nothing like it in the market place. They are actually hand built this really is not a factory set up by any means and he will not get larger as he the owner wants quality and not volume. I bought mine direct from the factory in B.C.. If you punch in Leasure Lite tent trailers you can go to their web site.
@@ace1usmc I have one almost like new for sale in Washington State. Pull it with Honda Element. Weighs only 250 lbs. Costs about $5000 new. Selling for 2500.
I for one liked your video. I am about to acquire an early model and liked to see what I may need to address. Pretty sure the top will need to be reinforced (perhaps from the inside, sheet plywood?). The frame will be sealed with a rhino hide liner material. Def do the crossed fiberglass poles to help the canopy shed water. The hinge will also be beefed up. I look forward to getting it and doing a "frame off" update to it. btw, may have to give "forty creek" a try too, barrel select right?
I added 1/4" oak plywood glued with poly urethane, using a notched trowel and add weights to the floor while the glue sets up. A lot stiffer now. I also added a shower rod to the inside for hanging stuff. Also had a diamond plate pan made for the top to hold a car top bag.
@@konto1313 But....when folding it back up, how can only one person be able to push the sides of the tent inward w/o having some of the canvas sticking out on the other side? Or does a person just go back and forth and back and forth to each side and push the canvas in little by little?
Hello sir. I hope this note finds you well! What's it like to tow that with your bike? Any complaints? How does it affect handling? Any thoughts on this would be appreciated! Thank you!
It tows perfectly fine once you are moving you would not even know it is behind you. A trailer changes everything about a bike you have to be ever so careful towing one. You braking is affected, how the bike handles is affected it no longer handles the same, When you turn to miss something on the road it will turn right in the path of what your trying to tow. The trailer will push you when your trying to stop it changes all the perimeters of how a bike handles be prepared for the bike not being a bike any longer. What I am saying if your prepared to tow a trailer be prepared for the bike to not handle anything like a bike anymore it will be completely different. You must be prepared at all times for an accident be careful of who your following leave enough room behind you and just not take any chances. It really in fact is a very dangerous thing to do towing a trailer behind a bike actually.
Small Generator, power inverter, solar???, extra propane fuel storage. If life ever throws me a super bad curve ball this is how I will end my days. Making a list isn’t bad luck, it’s knowing Murphy’s Law and how to ease the transition. Nice share, thank you. I was considering a Trike as my muscle. What’s your opinion on the combo? Thanks again.
mark caffey you can get a lightweight folding solar for around $150 and a solar generator and your good to go. Size depends on your power needs. I have a 100w folding panel for that probably weighs 2 lbs and a 500w solar generator that weighs 7lb. I think that should be doable in one of these trailers. This generator looks pretty powerful for price and weight.
Sweetbear very real possibility with that combo. I’m trying to piece together the highest loads I think I might hit and try to fit my power plan into that scenario. Definitely doing the 2019 Tri-Glide, unless other life issues steers me away. Thank you for the extra efforts to smarten me up.
I'm curious, the rain skirt at the bottom tent perimeter looks like it just hangs loose; are there fasteners that you just didn't show? If not, how does that work in windy conditions and thunderstorms?
I don't know of the total quality of other micro campers. I bought my Leesure Lite about 12 years ago. Though the concept and workmanship of the Leesure Lite are excellent, it has several notable shortcomings. The metal trailer frame rusts. The fiberglass of both the bed flooring and the standing area are too thin...a very serious problem for fiberglass. The wheels are so small that they wear quickly. The height of the box is such that if the set-up site isn't level the "tongue" end of the trailer can only be positioned uphill. For the extender poles inside the tent, push button locks rather than thumb srews would have been nice. Those are the major concerns I have had with my unit. I have done things to my unit to mitigate these problems. Too bad these things can't be worked out with better models. Perhaps some of them have. I'm not even sure they are still making Leesure Lites. I have concerns about recommending this product.
I have had no problems with the trailer I think you got in on ground floor development faze if you ask me. My trailer is very rigid and floor is extra strong. I do believe you did buy probably one of the first out on the market and they have improved greatly since then
You can contact the manufacturer here at their website. www.leesurelite.com it has been a number of years since I had mine. Remember they change every and I mean every aspect of your motorcycle they turn they opposite way when you have to make a hard decision to miss something on the road right into the path of what you want to avoid. They also make stopping a greater distance then when not pulling a trailer. Bikes were not designed to pull a trailer that is a fact. It makes a bike very unsafe you must ride with much more care than you did before. Be very careful when towing one.
@@konto1313 Some popups have a mattress that is kinda folded up inside and is reAdy to go when you set it up Others ...after the tent is set up you have to pump an air mattress... or what ever you use to sleep on I personally don’t like the air Mattresses
I dont understand how the trailer cover, can be strong enough as a flooring.. If its nor fiberglass, is it steel? How thick of a steel it wud hv to be, to hold up to being step-on by several adult over the years..
It certainly is strong enough to hold up a 300 lbs if you get the optional heavy duty floor. It is very thick fibreglass floor and doubt you would ever see a problem with it. There are thousands out there of this model and they are manufactured under very high quality control. Only a limited number are produced every year as the owner wants quality not quanity produced. There is a waiting list for these tent trailers you must get on before you will get one. Not many things these days are built with quality in mind and hand built but these are hand built. They are the Rolls Royce of tent trailers believe me.
Went down at 110 kph. It hurt but amazing only got broken wrist with pins in it and 3 broken ribs and some road rash on the legs. Flipped once and then rode on my bum down the highway after I pushed off the bike. Jeans are tough. I hurt mostly my hips hurt and could not walk for about three months. I am ok now mainly have no after affects from accident and rebuilt the bike it is amazing bike now.
In Canadian dollars they are about $6500.00 set up like I have it. Be aware on a bike it changes all characteristics of the bike completely, braking handling and stopping and starting. You must be very safe remain well back of anyone else on the road and be very aware of what is around you. In reality pulling a trailer behind a bike is not safe that is a fact.
First you have to understand there is an amazing amount of hand stitching done the labor costs must be out of this world to build one of these. It is not a small task even though it is a small trailer. About 7200.00 Canadian. If you have further questions ask away
Yes agree with you Steve it is a great trailer I love mine also. So well built and thought out. Only problem found with trailer is the fold down hinge on the inside bed. They were just put in with screws and would rattle loose so I put a a small plate on top with matching holes for the hinge and used flat headed bolts to secure more tightly. I found also the mud flaps need a plate also in front with bolts hold them better also on trailer. They just use pop rivets and not secure enough for me.
Fixed up the way I have it I think I paid $6800.00 bucks got to their site there is a option page it will add up the costs of each option. www.leesurelite.com/
I Love my Lees-sure Lite be sure to leave both side doors open when closing or you will have a problem closing.The dealer gave me the walk thru but I left one door and screen zipped shut and I had a problem closing.It was my fault not the dealer must be old guy brain fade.
I had a 2001 Leesurlite that I put about 30k miles in. One side entry. Had a box in front and back. Cut the mileage on my ST1300 from 40 to 30. Wonderful bed. Slept in it raining, snowing, sleet
Wow, that's a great video.
The trailer tent looks so convenient.
There's plenty of room in the tent.
I'm glad to be a friend of your great channel.
Happy New Year.
Always stay healthy.
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Gosh, I sure wish I had one of those to pull behind my VW Bug
I have one almost like new for sale in Washington State. Pull it with Honda Element. Weighs only 250 lbs. Costs about $5000 new. Selling for 2500.
@@oldmillrd8153 fuuny. I'm looking at these to pull behind my Element.
@@kenacquin1 I have one for sale like new for $2500 in Washington state. More than 1/2 off new price!
@@oldmillrd8153 how long is the bed?
@@kenacquin1 84 inches I believe and 52 inches wide. With the bed open.you can still put a chair and small table in the area by the two screen doors and stand up straight if you are 6' 4" or less. I can txt you some pics if you want. If you need more specifics go to the Leesure Lite web page.
This thing weighs about 220 pounds. You can’t fun another quick setup camper this good. Bed is great, tows great and makes life much better than sleeping on the ground. Never had any problem with people messing with it when I was riding around the area. Recommended. If an underpowered Kaw Nomad can tow it, you might be able to with a Honda Cub. I used an St1300.
Under powered Kaw 1700 you say no they are not once they are Ivanized they are brutes to deal with. You should really not open your mouth where you have no knowledge.
an underpower kawasaki ? I have one 1700cc of pure brute torque , I can leave a lot of HD's HOGS on the dust going up on steep climbs or just cruising..
It actually weighs in closer to 300# and a 30# tounge weight. Still very easy to pull.
Very nice looking unit. Looks like one of the largest of these type tents I've seen.
The material is heavy enough the wind does not bother it at all it lays flat all the time. I have stayed in trailer where the wind was just out right nuts and never had a leak. These trailers are the best of the best. I warn you if you tow it by a bike do not think that you still are riding with two wheels you have to ride totally different braking is totally useless on a bike and just everthing is totally different the rule is you must be so so careful when towing a trailer beyond being careful as you have no control over anything. The trailer pushes you the trailer does not stop the trailer will take you in an emergency where you do not want to go. You have to be with your mind on travel at all times.
@@konto1313 I have to agree, friend of mine towing trailer from NJ to Sturgis & back, dropped off his lady but didn't rearrange the contents of trailer when he took her luggage out. Couple miles from later trailer went crazy, over came the bike, ended up totaling both trailer and bike. It was a Goldwing and they are pretty stable
@@garyschoonmaker1486 I sold the unit I went down with the unit two years ago July 7. You really have no control once you put a load like that behind bike. The brakes do not work right your handling is affected and the trailer is pushing you all the time when you do brake. It really is not safe at all towing a trailer I believe.
@@garyschoonmaker1486 Yes a Goldwing is stable just not safe in my eyes and I thought the trailer would hit me and be the end of me when I went down.
How much do they cost.....
New, about $5000. I got one on eBay for $1500
@@kimhorton6109 that’s a good deal..
How does it do in the rain?
It is perfection
Great video. I have been shopping for a nice camper to pull behind my '17 Goldwing F6B Deluxe. I thought the Mini Mate was the one, until I just saw this video. It looks incredibly quick and easy to set up. However, I am wondering, is the ease of setup at the sacrifice of internal storage? Most motorcycle campers have quite a bit of internal storage because the tent completely collapses and you remove the internal tent support structures. Is there any internal storage? If the only large storage is the one on the tongue, that would dramatically increase the tongue weight on your bike.
There is some internal storage I used rubbermaid plastic bins inside trailer. No will not be as much as the trailers where the hardware for the tent portion is a disassembly of the tent portion you give up ease of set up with those models. Yes you have to be careful with what you use the front storage pod and what you put in it for sure. I found I had enough storage with the unit with inside storage and pod underneath trailer and front pod and my bags. It is an amazing trailer for a bike and the set up is so easy compared to any other on the market. It is the best of the best of motorcycle trailers nothing compares to the quality and build and set up. It is as easy as I show in video. I would not purchase any other trailer on the market but everyone has their own opinion and that is up to you to make.
@@konto1313 Wow! Thank you so much for such a speedy and detailed response! As soon as I saw your video, I've been searching for a dealer - but I am not finding any. Not finding any of these used, either. Where did you get yours, and how much was the total cost?
The price is not cheep by any means I was just short of the 7 grand mark Canadian Dollars. It is quality though nothing like it in the market place. They are actually hand built this really is not a factory set up by any means and he will not get larger as he the owner wants quality and not volume. I bought mine direct from the factory in B.C.. If you punch in Leasure Lite tent trailers you can go to their web site.
@@ace1usmc I have one almost like new for sale in Washington State. Pull it with Honda Element. Weighs only 250 lbs. Costs about $5000 new. Selling for 2500.
oldmillrd Can you please contact me? My email address is ace1usmc2001@yahoo.com. My name is Sam. Thank you!
I for one liked your video. I am about to acquire an early model and liked to see what I may need to address. Pretty sure the top will need to be reinforced (perhaps from the inside, sheet plywood?). The frame will be sealed with a rhino hide liner material. Def do the crossed fiberglass poles to help the canopy shed water. The hinge will also be beefed up. I look forward to getting it and doing a "frame off" update to it. btw, may have to give "forty creek" a try too, barrel select right?
I added 1/4" oak plywood glued with poly urethane, using a notched trowel and add weights to the floor while the glue sets up. A lot stiffer now. I also added a shower rod to the inside for hanging stuff. Also had a diamond plate pan made for the top to hold a car top bag.
Looks wonderful...how hard to put away?
Easy same as putting up just reverse the procedure
@@konto1313 But....when folding it back up, how can only one person be able to push the sides of the tent inward w/o having some of the canvas sticking out on the other side? Or does a person just go back and forth and back and forth to each side and push the canvas in little by little?
Hello sir. I hope this note finds you well! What's it like to tow that with your bike? Any complaints? How does it affect handling? Any thoughts on this would be appreciated! Thank you!
It tows perfectly fine once you are moving you would not even know it is behind you. A trailer changes everything about a bike you have to be ever so careful towing one. You braking is affected, how the bike handles is affected it no longer handles the same, When you turn to miss something on the road it will turn right in the path of what your trying to tow. The trailer will push you when your trying to stop it changes all the perimeters of how a bike handles be prepared for the bike not being a bike any longer.
What I am saying if your prepared to tow a trailer be prepared for the bike to not handle anything like a bike anymore it will be completely different. You must be prepared at all times for an accident be careful of who your following leave enough room behind you and just not take any chances. It really in fact is a very dangerous thing to do towing a trailer behind a bike actually.
Small Generator, power inverter, solar???, extra propane fuel storage. If life ever throws me a super bad curve ball this is how I will end my days. Making a list isn’t bad luck, it’s knowing Murphy’s Law and how to ease the transition. Nice share, thank you. I was considering a Trike as my muscle. What’s your opinion on the combo? Thanks again.
No way could you carry that and pull it with a bike just no way it would work
mark caffey you can get a lightweight folding solar for around $150 and a solar generator and your good to go. Size depends on your power needs. I have a 100w folding panel for that probably weighs 2 lbs and a 500w solar generator that weighs 7lb. I think that should be doable in one of these trailers. This generator looks pretty powerful for price and weight.
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konto1313 Mark Caffey said "Trike" not bike 😳
Sweetbear very real possibility with that combo. I’m trying to piece together the highest loads I think I might hit and try to fit my power plan into that scenario. Definitely doing the 2019 Tri-Glide, unless other life issues steers me away. Thank you for the extra efforts to smarten me up.
I'm curious, the rain skirt at the bottom tent perimeter looks like it just hangs loose; are there fasteners that you just didn't show? If not, how does that work in windy conditions and thunderstorms?
Works great. I've had mine in extreme wind and rain and absolutely water tight.
It works great, no rain inside
It’s attached to the trailer all the way around the bed on the inside. What you see on the outside is a rain skirt
I don't know of the total quality of other micro campers. I bought my Leesure Lite about 12 years ago. Though the concept and workmanship of the Leesure Lite are excellent, it has several notable shortcomings. The metal trailer frame rusts. The fiberglass of both the bed flooring and the standing area are too thin...a very serious problem for fiberglass. The wheels are so small that they wear quickly. The height of the box is such that if the set-up site isn't level the "tongue" end of the trailer can only be positioned uphill. For the extender poles inside the tent, push button locks rather than thumb srews would have been nice. Those are the major concerns I have had with my unit. I have done things to my unit to mitigate these problems. Too bad these things can't be worked out with better models. Perhaps some of them have. I'm not even sure they are still making Leesure Lites. I have concerns about recommending this product.
I have had no problems with the trailer I think you got in on ground floor development faze if you ask me. My trailer is very rigid and floor is extra strong. I do believe you did buy probably one of the first out on the market and they have improved greatly since then
They are still making them! I ordered a new one yesterday!
What size bike are you hauling it with. I have a 98 Road King.
1700 Vulcan
i pulled a good size trailer with my 98 Evo . had no issues
How much do they weigh.
You can contact the manufacturer here at their website. www.leesurelite.com it has been a number of years since I had mine. Remember they change every and I mean every aspect of your motorcycle they turn they opposite way when you have to make a hard decision to miss something on the road right into the path of what you want to avoid. They also make stopping a greater distance then when not pulling a trailer. Bikes were not designed to pull a trailer that is a fact. It makes a bike very unsafe you must ride with much more care than you did before. Be very careful when towing one.
does this have a full time mattress?
What do you mean by a full time mattress never heard of that before
@@konto1313 Some popups have a mattress that is kinda folded up inside and is reAdy to go when you set it up
Others ...after the tent is set up you have to pump an air mattress... or what ever you use to sleep on
I personally don’t like the air Mattresses
@@gcragg11 It folds up inside trailer is kind of hard mattress if you ask me I would find something yourself that might have some give to it
@@konto1313 oh ok... very good.. thanks
They come with a 2" memory foam mattress as per the factory site.
Room for how many people to sleep?
Just two is all
Can it be towed behind a car ?
tow it behind my honda element (4 cylinder); perfect camper. goes anywhere my element can go.
I have a Malibu 2004, 4 cylinder, I can't even tell its back there, no different on gas mileage, I really like it
These weight 300# unloaded. 30# hitch weight. Very easy to tow even with a 4 cylinder car.
What is the trailers dry weight?
235 lbs for all information got to the following website www.leesurelite.com/tent-trailers.asp
OK. Thanks. @@konto1313
So you have to make sure everything is flat. Noticed the floor wabble
It oes help for sure if your a fussy person
sorry for late reply the floor is really thick you will not crack it at all really well made
I dont understand how the trailer cover, can be strong enough as a flooring..
If its nor fiberglass, is it steel?
How thick of a steel it wud hv to be, to hold up to being step-on by several adult over the years..
It certainly is strong enough to hold up a 300 lbs if you get the optional heavy duty floor. It is very thick fibreglass floor and doubt you would ever see a problem with it. There are thousands out there of this model and they are manufactured under very high quality control. Only a limited number are produced every year as the owner wants quality not quanity produced. There is a waiting list for these tent trailers you must get on before you will get one.
Not many things these days are built with quality in mind and hand built but these are hand built. They are the Rolls Royce of tent trailers believe me.
Looks nice! How are you feeling since the accident?
Went down at 110 kph. It hurt but amazing only got broken wrist with pins in it and 3 broken ribs and some road rash on the legs. Flipped once and then rode on my bum down the highway after I pushed off the bike. Jeans are tough. I hurt mostly my hips hurt and could not walk for about three months. I am ok now mainly have no after affects from accident and rebuilt the bike it is amazing bike now.
Hey how much do these cost? I think it’s cool.
What’s up with the hard breathing 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
4:39 wd40 is a cleaner also decrease
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3/4 through no price this will be the last I watch with no price cause that means to pricey.
In Canadian dollars they are about $6500.00 set up like I have it. Be aware on a bike it changes all characteristics of the bike completely, braking handling and stopping and starting. You must be very safe remain well back of anyone else on the road and be very aware of what is around you. In reality pulling a trailer behind a bike is not safe that is a fact.
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Ok half way through no price.
what does a trailer like this cost?
First you have to understand there is an amazing amount of hand stitching done the labor costs must be out of this world to build one of these. It is not a small task even though it is a small trailer. About 7200.00 Canadian. If you have further questions ask away
Yes agree with you Steve it is a great trailer I love mine also. So well built and thought out. Only problem found with trailer is the fold down hinge on the inside bed. They were just put in with screws and would rattle loose so I put a a small plate on top with matching holes for the hinge and used flat headed bolts to secure more tightly. I found also the mud flaps need a plate also in front with bolts hold them better also on trailer. They just use pop rivets and not secure enough for me.
Fixed up the way I have it I think I paid $6800.00 bucks got to their site there is a option page it will add up the costs of each option. www.leesurelite.com/
Try and find a used one, there hard to find, people that have one keep them
Yesterday mine cost me $10,000 USD full optioned out with delivery into the USA.
I Love my Lees-sure Lite be sure to leave both side doors open when closing or you will have a problem closing.The dealer gave me the walk thru but I left one door and screen zipped shut and I had a problem closing.It was my fault not the dealer must be old guy brain fade.
U huffed and puff any more
Ur going to blow the tent down
Really I did not have that problem did you?
Cool little camper.