setup enclosed trailer to haul electra? show me your setup?
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Harbor Freight wheel chock (I have a Condor Pitstop and the HF one and the HF one works just fine)
With the chock you can pull the bike in and park it without strapping it down.
Of course if you transport the bike/trailer you'll need to strap it down.
https://www.harborfreight.com/1800-l...ock-61670.html
4 eyebolts mounted through the floor with some large washers underneath the trailer.
2 to the front of the chock and 2 to the side and a foot or so behind the back wheel.
If you go with the HF chock you don't need the 2 in the front since the chock already has them installed.
Just make sure you bolt the chock down.
4 good straps.
I have Powertyes and like them
http://powertye.com/store/index.php?...w&product_id=2
Solar battery tender- (if you are going to park the trailer where there's no power)
http://www.batterychargers.com/sp-400/
With the chock you can pull the bike in and park it without strapping it down.
Of course if you transport the bike/trailer you'll need to strap it down.
https://www.harborfreight.com/1800-l...ock-61670.html
4 eyebolts mounted through the floor with some large washers underneath the trailer.
2 to the front of the chock and 2 to the side and a foot or so behind the back wheel.
If you go with the HF chock you don't need the 2 in the front since the chock already has them installed.
Just make sure you bolt the chock down.
4 good straps.
I have Powertyes and like them
http://powertye.com/store/index.php?...w&product_id=2
Solar battery tender- (if you are going to park the trailer where there's no power)
http://www.batterychargers.com/sp-400/
Last edited by Bluraven; Jan 23, 2018 at 05:48 AM.
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I am currently trying to decide what to do (inside) this trailer. R&R 6x12 tandem I bought last fall. It will primarily be my ride hauler, but has to be good for secondary duty if required. I've looked at the Biker Bar and love it. I just don't think I want the installed floor mounts in there 365...in case of needing the trailer for another use.
I know 100% that E-Track (correctly installed) will work. Just using the correct screws and enough of them produces tremendous holding power. If the track can be through-bolted to a cross member beneath the floor, it becomes basically impossible to move it. The main thing is to be sure any bike (or object) can't move or develop energy (by moving) which greatly increases the load on straps, floor anchors, etc. I've used E-Track in trailers for years and it has never failed.
D-rings are an option I've considered. My only objection to them is that I may want to strap down additional stuff such as plastic totes, tool box, etc while hauling the bike. 4 D-rings don't give me many options for that. E-Track is a lot more versatile. It's hard to beat the simplicity of rings though.
Decisions......
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I know 100% that E-Track (correctly installed) will work. Just using the correct screws and enough of them produces tremendous holding power. If the track can be through-bolted to a cross member beneath the floor, it becomes basically impossible to move it. The main thing is to be sure any bike (or object) can't move or develop energy (by moving) which greatly increases the load on straps, floor anchors, etc. I've used E-Track in trailers for years and it has never failed.
D-rings are an option I've considered. My only objection to them is that I may want to strap down additional stuff such as plastic totes, tool box, etc while hauling the bike. 4 D-rings don't give me many options for that. E-Track is a lot more versatile. It's hard to beat the simplicity of rings though.
Decisions......
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From: Mississippi
I have a 7x14 that I have used when working out of town to haul and store bike. I use to have a 6x12 with a HF chock. I had a Road King and would pull it up into the chock after riding and I was done. I then bought an Ultra Limited and did the same. When I came back the UL limited had leaned over until the handlebar touched the side of trailer. I bought a Condor at Sturgis a few years back and love it. When storing the bike, I just pull it in and put on kickstand. I have had no problem hauling the bike with the HF chock.
Make sure you have the rear of your trailer supported when pulling bike in. Make sure you secure the rear tire when hauling. If you put the block under the frame, make sure it will not be able to move. I have had them try to walk around under the frame. I have installed a couple of the LED lights that look like a wall switch and run off disposable batteries.
Make sure you have the rear of your trailer supported when pulling bike in. Make sure you secure the rear tire when hauling. If you put the block under the frame, make sure it will not be able to move. I have had them try to walk around under the frame. I have installed a couple of the LED lights that look like a wall switch and run off disposable batteries.
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From: Southern Indiana
Here's mine. Load n' Lock wheel chock. 6'x12' enclosed trailer by Trailers Plus. I had Line-X put down on the plywood floor. Still work in progress...
Tim
Edit - sorry about the pics being sideways...still learning how to do this.
Tim
Edit - sorry about the pics being sideways...still learning how to do this.
Last edited by RugbyRef; Feb 6, 2018 at 04:21 PM. Reason: Imma idiot....
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From: Jackson, OH
Good update.
I just finished ordering E Track and related accessories for the floor in my trailer (above). I've got a Condor chock and will be using it in there for sure. My trailer is a V-nose and I thought about shelves, but decided on a simpler approach. I'm installing horizontal E Track on the walls of the actual V-nose area. This will let me strap floor-sitting totes or other gear into the nose area by using the lower E Track mounted 12" above the floor. I'll use the upper E Track to hang mesh gear bags, straps and whatever. I'll try to document the overall install and do a thread on it.
I just finished ordering E Track and related accessories for the floor in my trailer (above). I've got a Condor chock and will be using it in there for sure. My trailer is a V-nose and I thought about shelves, but decided on a simpler approach. I'm installing horizontal E Track on the walls of the actual V-nose area. This will let me strap floor-sitting totes or other gear into the nose area by using the lower E Track mounted 12" above the floor. I'll use the upper E Track to hang mesh gear bags, straps and whatever. I'll try to document the overall install and do a thread on it.
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