Here are some photos from our maiden adventure with the cycle camper. We went on a 50 KM ride from Ottawa to Fitzroy Provincial Park in the sun and 35 degree C temps. The electric hub motor came in very handy for the uphill stints and with the head wind. The battery lasted the entire trip and had plenty remaining after arriving to the campsite. The solar panel kept it charged up very well along the way due to the full sun conditions.
At the campsite with our cycle camper trailer, setting up the camper was super easy. Found a relatively level spot and lowered each of the 4 legs. Making fine height adjustments with the leveling bolts as required. Next I opened the lid of the cargo carrier and fixed the hinges in the open position. I added 2 props on each end to remove any flex in the hinge. Then pulled out the end fly’s and pegged them down. Finally I inserted the pole into the awning and snapped it to the lid of the cargo carrier. The awning comes with chords that loop into the same pegs for the end fly’s so its really quick. Plenty of time to sit down and enjoy a well deserved cold beverage before dinner.
I carried the Commuter PanPack on the rear rack of my bike. I packed my cloths in the commuter panpack. All other gear was stored in the cargo space below the carrier. This included, chairs, food, cooking equipment, emergency kit, tool kit and most importantly cold drinks.
I woke up refreshed from a very comfortable sleep, despite the massive downpour and thunderstorm that rolled in overnight. All in all an excellent weekend camping!
Shout out to Mark B. ! Mark made the trip without the electric motor assist. He also arrived sporting a cool lightweight tent that was quick to set up and take down.
Make your own Cycle Camper. Convert your cargo carrier into a bike camper with this instructional guide manual by Brule Adventure Gear. A step by step guide detailing how we converted our cargo carrier into the electric powered, solar cycle camper.
The manual is available in a downloadable pdf format. It also comes with 50 high-resolution color photos. These include detailed descriptions documenting the process. You decide how many features you need in your cycle camper. You can choose the basic bike camper. Alternatively, you can add the solar panel, re-charging station, or electric hub motor. It’s up to you.
Visit us at www.panpack.ca for details and to order the downloadable guide manual.
