Ditched the hitch and trailer.

Alum-lite trailer.

Bought an 'Alum-lite' bike trailer on Ebay from a USA Ebay seller 'iselltrailers'. The reasoning behind the purchase was to increase my capacity to carry personal, camping and bike maintenance items. The trailer was built of aluminium and is the lightest on the market.

Dauntless Motors BMW hitch.

The hitch was engineered and built in USA. It came with the wiring harness and fitting the kit was to be a simple process.

As previously stated the problems encountered getting insurance whilst towing gave cause for a huge re-think.

So I ditched the hitch and trailer. (Sold on US Ebay)

The side panniers, on my bike, will not provide all the carry/storage space I'll need. Bought a top box that will have to fitted when I take delivery of the bike at Long Beach. The tent and sleeping bag will have to be strapped on somewhere!!!!