Thats what I have done, towed my motorcycle behind my Westy. It's always worked out well, but thinking about selling my bike in the spring because of too many distracted (cell phones!!) drivers. I'm in N. Virginia too, and it has just become too scary to ride! Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message -----
> Here's a Friday topic somewhat related...
> One thing that has always plagued us while camping (my wife, me and
> two
> children), is how to get around locally once arriving at a campsite
> (we
> live in Northern Virginia and travel in the East Coast area
> typically). I
> like to set up the campsite and van for the weekend ('camping mode',
> if you
> will); then go see things in the area that isn't walking distance
> (parks,
> local town, etc). Often times, the camping area we set up in is a mile
> or
> two or more from the local activies or sites. Sometimes we can walk to
> a
> shuttle, but not often the case. Catching a ride for 4 isn't practical
> (potentially unsafe, too).
> The only thoughts that have really come to mind is to tow my utility
> trailer with my motorcycle on the back (a 2-seater) and shuttle mom
> and
> kids to the local area - not a great scenario for several reasons. I
> even
> thought about getting a scooter to go along with the motorcyle - mom
> doesn't ride, but could handle a scooter). Towing anything with my
> van,
> even something like my utility trailer/motorocyle, has its pros and
> cons
> (strain on van, extra tolls, parking, etc).
> Anyone have other ideas or suggestions?
> Gregg
> 90 Westy - Blueberry