Wondering what the approximate empty weight of an enclosed 6x10 6x12 trailer is. Thinking of getting a trailer for the the times when the kid is traveling with us but I'd like to have my bike along or if we want to also bring bicycles for the family time. My jeep is only rated to tow 2000 lbs and I'm thinking I'll just be to heavy with an enclosed. Open I know is lighter but would make bringing bicycles along as well much more difficult. Bike is an ultra classic

 

What year is your Jeep? What gears are in the differential? Two or four door?

Here is my current rig.

 

Search and ye shall find. http://www.trailershowroom.com/reardoorl.htm

 

My 6x10 that I just bought. The registration said 1800#. What is your Jeeps towing capacity? I would think that info is on the door jam.

 

I think you will have a difficult time hauling an Ultra with an enclosed trailer if your max towing rate is 2000#.
With gear an Ultra has got to be pushing 1000# and a 5X10 trailer is no less than 1000#, there's your 2000# and you haven't even loaded the bicycles.
However as noted from a previous comment apparently "Prot" hauls his Heritage in an enclosed trailer with a Jeep so obviously it can be done.

You might be able to make a 5X8 v-nose work, but that's not going to save you any significant weight.

I'm kinda wondering why you think an open trailer would be more difficult with bicycles?
I would think it would be easier to deal with bicycles in an open trailer than a small enclosed one.

One other option would be a modular trailer such as an Iron Horse type trailer.
A 5X12 weighs in at about 765# so that would work for you but they ain't cheap.

You can find them used from time to time but once they are on the market they generally go quick.
I got my Excalibur brand one for $2150.
With a modular you would be very easily under the 2000# with the trailer, Ultra and bicycles.

If you search the forum you'll find many post on trailering.
I've posted the pics of my trailer many times but to perhaps save you some time below is a couple of pics of my 5X12.5" Excalibur modular.

 

IMO (LoL), don't listen to numb nuts above about running your life.

Now, this place lists their trailer as 1050 lbs for an aluminum.

http://www.trailershowroom.com/reec610sa.htm

Just do your own internet searching. Isn't that hard to figure out weight. Most all companies list it. I'd like to find a nice enclosed trailer as well to haul the bike(s) when needed among other things. Whatever you throw in there make sure to add that weight to the trailer weight. It all counts towards towing capacity.

 

In stock form mine is rated for 3,500 pounds. The limiting factor is the wheel base which is why the two door JK is only rated for 2,000 pounds.

I am running 315/70-17 tires. That translates to a tire that has a 35" diameter, is 12.5" wide, on a 17" wheel.

The 2012+ models have a much better transmission and a lot more powerful engine with a much better torque curve. They still have the same towing capacity as the 2007-2011.

When I went with the 3" suspension lift and big tires, I had 4.88 gears put in both axles. I went with deep gearing because I tow my trailer sometimes and it has a lot of wind resistance despite being a v-nose. While they were doing the gears, I had them install air operated selectable lockers in both axles which helps me tremendously in mud.

The copperhead pearl Jeep I posted is a 2014. I used to have a four door 2007 with the marginal engine and lousy transmission. With that one I went with 5.13 gears since the tranny was geared ridiculously tall.

My Jeep is heavily modified and almost perfect. The next upgrade might be large diameter brake rotors

I cannot emphasize enough the importance of getting the tongue weight right.