The right trailer makes life easier.

 

Oh look.......... a COWASAKI!

 

Real simple answer is a 8by10 trailer longer if inclosed. Have had two dressers on my trailer more than a few times. I would Not want it any smaller.

WP

 

I have a 5x9 Vnose and its just big enough for my bike alone

 

Really appreciate all the responses! Thanks to everyone!

Yeah. Don't want that

Thought about that, but it's a lot of steel for this old guy to push up a ramp.

The model I'm looking at has a full width ramp, but that is a possibility. I've had my scary times on a 12" plank.. Agree a tandem axle enclosed would be perfect for moving bikes, just not so handy for moving bulk topsoil or mulch.

Thanks. That was what I pictured.

Yep. Thanks for that.

Yeah. I've seen pics of the U-Haul 5x9 and it looks like the HD fills it up.

The non-bike moving needs are more pressing. And I don't own a big tow vehicle capable of pulling an enclosed trailer. I'm going to go with the 60" x 110" single axle (3500#). It will be open with 26" sides. I'll set it up with a single removable wheel chock in the center/front. And it'll be fine for moving one dead Harley off the pavement back to the garage if necessary. And will work better moving my zero-turn mower, push mower, and other 'stuff' around. Plus it will also see duty hauling bulk topsoil, mulch, and other trash.

 

What is your tow vehicle? Mine is the Jeep Wrangler in the picture, and they are known for not being a great tow vehicle, although the four door like I have is better than two doors and older Jeeps, mostly due to the longer wheel base.

 

2002 Chevy Blazer (S10 version) 2dr. Severely underpowered 4.3L V6. Something like 160-190 hp. I've pulled a tandem axle car hauler (with a 93 mustang on it) about 100 miles with it, and it's borderline dangerous. 2000-2500 pounds is probably all it should be pulling around.

My son has a good sized enclosed, single axle trailer that he uses to haul his Yamaha Rhino around in. But he has a 1/2 ton Chevy Silverado 4x4 with the 5.3L V8.

 

I'm thinking your short wheel base and old suspension may be adding to your hauling woes? I have a 2001 Jimmy, same platform but 4 door. I recently put on new all terrain tires and shocks all the way around. I did not skimp on the shocks, went with a midgrade, closer to oem specs. I recently had to get it set up to haul my 6x10 enclosed trailer and I was actually surprised how well it did pull it loaded up with the bike.

 

I was wondering from your OP if you were talking flatbed or enclosed. If you're doing flatbed, why not take some duct tape or chalk and draw out a 5x9 space on your driveway? Then you can space your bikes in it and decide if you're comfortable with it or not.

 

That would have been a good idea. It's an open trailer with 26" sides.

I don't have the space to store a 7-8 foot wide trailer or an enclosed one. And it needs to do multiple hauling tasks, which would make an enclosed one impractical.

I decided to have it custom built so that the interior is 61" x 110". Fold up steel gate/ramp. I'll do the flooring in 3/4 ACX plywood (I can get 5x10 sheets), and go 24" up the sides/front/rear with 1/2 ACX plywood. I'm looking for a decent wheel chock that is removable.

It's a compromise, but it will have to do. The frame should be done in a couple of weeks, then I'll do the wood. When it's done I'll post up a few pics with the FLHS in it (because this is an EVO forum....).