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Unleash your adventurous side with the bike camper by Brule Adventure Gear. Ideal for camping and biking, it enhances your travel experience. Electric powered and solar charged camper trailer for your bike.

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Touring with the Electric Powered Cycle Camper- Video – Ottawa to Fitzroy 2.0

Ottawa to Fitzroy- the second tour with the electric powered Cycle Camper was even better than the first. Click here to check out the video diary.

Touring with the Cycle Camper
On the Road with the Electric Powered Cycle Camper

This trip was in cool temperatures with cloud cover. A contrast from the full sun, hot conditions of the maiden journey. We took a different route also. We traveled along the Old Carp Road to the village of Carp. The journey along the Carp Escarpment was spectacular.

I arrived to the campsite with about 25% remaining on the battery. And to add some challenge to the weekend, I forgot to bring the battery charger so I was entirely dependent on the solar panel for the return trip. This was ok though because I wanted to test out driving without using the hub motor. I’m happy to report that the Electric powered cycle camper trailer rides well under pedal power alone. I used the power occasionally to get a break and on up hill stints. With only solar to charge the battery, I managed to complete the entire 50 KM ride back to Ottawa. I never ran out of power.

I also added a rechargeable electric fan to the cabin of the camper for this over-nighter. It worked nicely to keep the cabin cool and refreshed throughout the night.

Similar to the maiden journey I carried my cloths and essential in the Commuter PanPack attached to the rear rack of my bike. Shout out again to Mark B. who cycled up with all of his gear and tent packed in the World Tour PanPack. Great work on the camera too.

Overall an outstanding weekend tour, I cant wait for the next one!

Cycle Camper on the road

To convert your own cargo carrier into a Cycle Camper download the instructional guide manual here.

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Camping with the Cycle Camper – Overnighter

On the Road with the Cycle Camper

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.

On the Road with the Cycle Camper by Brule Adventure Gear
On the Road with the Cycle Camper
The Cycle camper, on the road
Cycle Camper, Charging up the battery along the road
Camping with the cycle Camper
At the campsite with the Cycle Camper
Camping with the Cycle Camper
Cycle camping

cycle camper instructional manual
Bike Camper instructional manual

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.

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Transform Your Cargo Carrier into The Cycle Camper

The Cycle Camper (pat. pend.)

Electric powered camper

By Brule Adventure Gear

Convert your cargo carrier into a Cycle Camper!

With the cycle camper, the electric hub motor gets you to the campsite before dark. Setting up camp is a breeze. Simply open the lid, drop down the legs, peg down the tent fly and get in. Inside your treated to cozy hard top raised camper with USB charging station and handy lighting system. The solar panel keeps your battery charged even at sites with no power. The foam mattress ensures you wake fresh and ready for the next ride.

Cargo carrier conversion kit packages coming – Summer 2025.

Full Kit offers:

  • Detailed instruction manual to construct your own Cycle Camper.
  • Scale Drawings for the trailer frame construction.
  • Electrical installation instruction and diagrams
  • a list of suppliers and models for wheel hub motor, battery, solar panel, electric controllers, frame connector kit, etc.
  • Detachable tent insert.
  • Nylon mattress cover
  • External Fly

Prototype video

https://www.panpack.ca Prototype Video

Features

  • Lightweight aluminum frame design
  • Trailer frame features all bolted connections for quick disassembly. Transport everything in the cargo carrier!
  • Comfortable foam mattress with removable nylon covering
  • Removable Nylon tent enclosure is fixed to Cargo carrier with Velcro
  • Electric Hub wheel ensures you arrive to the campsite before dark!
  • Rechargeable lithium battery
  • Removable Solar panel charges the battery in 3 hours with full sun.
  • USB charging station will keep your phone, tablet and computer charged at all times.
  • interior cabin lighting
  • additional storage underneath.
  • Quick release electric cables and trailer hitch
  • Stable lockable legs for secure camping in all conditions.
  • External nylon fly for exterior lounging on those rainy days at camp.
Spacious comfortable interior
removable solar panel
Solar panel electric controller
Set up for camp
external fly
Electric Hub motor
On the road with The Cycle Camper (pat. pend.)

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