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I'm considering getting a trailer to haul our two bikes along with us on trips. Our rig is an F-350 PSD and an Arctic Fox camper. Right now the bikes are a Sportster and my wife's Suzuki S-40, but I want to buy enough trailer that it could haul a future full-size tourer and the Sportster. I want it to be fully enclosed, and I want to buy it right the first time.
So, I'm looking for size recommendations to comfortably haul the aforementioned bikes and tall enough to stand up in with a helmet on (I'm 6'). I'm also looking for any other recommendations, especially for things I may not have thought because I've never done it before.
Drop ramp, I assume? Bike tie down hardware? Suspension pros/cons? Do folks ever see the need to carry spare gas, tools, parts in the trailer?
Flame deflector: I searched "Trailer" and got tons of threads on bikes towing trailers, but not rigs towing trailers with bikes in them.
The best Motorcycle trailer I ever had was the Wells Cargo TE Series trailer. Very well made, sturdy, and excellent for the tow vehicle gas mileage. I regret the day I sold it and looking to buy another one in the near future. The nose cone is perfect for the wind deflection. You will barely notice its behind you when towing.
Unless you are going to use it a lot why not just rent from Uhaul? Unless of course you have bottomless pockets and money is not an issue. Last year I sold an open motorcycle trailer when I stopped traveling for my job. If I need to haul my bike again I will just rent.
I have a 7x14 v-nose and I've hauled my Streetglide and a trike in it with room to spare for bags and stuff. I'm 6'3" and can't come close to standing up in it without a helmet on.
A fold down rear ramp is a must for easy loading/unloading.
Tie downs : I use E-tracks for the bike and the atv's, they are rock solid and versatile for different bikes, load, etc.
Suspension : Get torsion axles, way better than springs
Spare tire? : hell yes, plus a jack, lug wrench, small compressor, basic tools
I started with a local brand of basic v-nose enclosed trailer. It was 16' long, 7' wide, and 6'6" tall inside. It had a steel tube frame, torsion axles, electric brakes. You could fit 2 full size touring bikes in there. I never carried the bike in that one, only the atv's.
I recently upgraded to a full blown toy hauler (30' Work & Play) for the atv's and the bike. I have e-track stuff ready to install, plus a front wheel chock for the bike. We're going to take the bike in the trailer on our long trips and find an RV park to set up camp and ride out from there each day.
Most enclosed trailers sit low enough so the rear ramp isn't angled too much to bottom out the bike. My new trailer is too high, so I'll need to shim it up and make a small ramp for the Harley. The v-nose trailers seem to tow better than a standard flat front one.
Check out Haulmark. I have a 7x14 tandem axle v nose trailer. Holds two baggers just fine. Put Condor Wheelchocks in it and it has d ring tie downs. I recommend getting e-Track system as they are infinitely adjustable. Also I would recommend a 7x16 as I wish I had 2 more feet in length. I have had my trailer for 7 years and use it for hauling for other things "covered" which is a blessing more often than not. Just my thoughts
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2 questions...how often will you use it and how much do you want to spend? search e-bay and you will see a large selection from entry level to top of the line. I went entry level and bought a 12 x 6 single axle V nose haulmark through a dealer in Georgia on e-bay then went and picked it up at the Haulmark plant in Pennsylvania. I have been happy with mine. I bought wheel chocks and quick release tie downs set it up to haul either 1 bike in the center or 2 staggered. I have had two dressers in it (that was tight) mostly I haul my Dyna and brother in laws Ultra and there is plenty of room. just my thoughts
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Please Recommend Enclosed Trailer to Haul 2 Bikes
