Insulated Cargo Trailer?
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Insulated Cargo Trailer?
Is one available? I was thinking of taking a 6 x 12 and insulating all walls, the floor, and the ceiling with 1½ styrofoam and attaching plywood to all surfaces for protection. I believe a small 110v space heater would then keep the unit at 45-50° or more, eliminating the sweat that we in the northern climates are experiencing. You would have secure, warm, dry storage for you bike. What do you think?
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RE: Insulated Cargo Trailer?
If you are going to insulate the trailer, your best bet is to insulate the roof, but do not secure the styrofoam to the roof. The roof is made to move and expand and securing it with plywood and/or adhesive could cause problems. The way I insulated a roof on a 6x12 was to take the styrofoam and fit it between the rails of the roof. Then take 1/4 slats of plywood about 4-5" in width and screw them into the rails as supports for the free floating insulation. This allows the roof system to expand and contract as needed. The walls already had paneling and did not worry about insulating them. We use the trailer more during the summer with a small a/c unit so sweating is not a problem. Hope this helps.
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RE: Insulated Cargo Trailer?
ok Slush pretty much posted my answer just make sure you purchase a Tandem axel trailer as it will pull easier and store easier when leaving the bike in it the airconditioner is a great idea so would be one they call a heat pump as it has both Heat and air and runs off 110 vt
just my opinion on the subject , but do what you can afford
for the price of a nice insulated Bike hauler cargo trailer add about 2000 and you could get a low end toyhauler on sale
just my opinion on the subject , but do what you can afford
for the price of a nice insulated Bike hauler cargo trailer add about 2000 and you could get a low end toyhauler on sale
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I would agree about not making the roof to stiff it should be able to flex. I would not put a normal household heater in it. I would try to find something a little water proof. I know they make heaters for kennels and farm use. I would also ground the trailer when it is sitting just in case of a short. PM me if you dont understand how to ground it.
I am in Oklahoma and I only have your problem a little bit. I just keep a open bag of kitty litter in the trailer to absorb the moisture. I store my quad and all my hunting gear in an enclosed trailer all year.
I am in Oklahoma and I only have your problem a little bit. I just keep a open bag of kitty litter in the trailer to absorb the moisture. I store my quad and all my hunting gear in an enclosed trailer all year.
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RE: Insulated Cargo Trailer?
Visit your local Marine Supply store and pick up some desicant buckets - http://www.drizair.com/
I've used one of these in the trailer that I use as a garage. Drain the bucket tray every once in a while. Top off the crystals as needed. No issues with rust or "dampness" on the bike.
I've used one of these in the trailer that I use as a garage. Drain the bucket tray every once in a while. Top off the crystals as needed. No issues with rust or "dampness" on the bike.
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I have an enclosed 12 x 6 trailer that I insulated with styrofoam sheet insulation that I cut and glued between the ribs on the roof and the sides. I sandwiched the styrofoam on the roof with paneling and replace the paneling on the sides. I installed a r/v ac on the roof and r/v windows in the sides. Have pingle wheel chocks that are removable and moveable. We use an enclosure that attaches to the side door side of the trailer to secure the bikes when we sleep at night. We can haul both HD's. Its tight but doable. I have to tie them down right. Easier to pull than my r/v and more comfortable than a tent when the weather goes to crap.
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RE: Insulated Cargo Trailer?
I have a 7x16 trailer that I insulated .
But I insulated from the summer heat as the trailer is black and even with a partialy open roof vent it can getquite hot .
I insulated the roof only with REFLECTIX http://www.reflectixinc.com/technology/products.asp
You can get it at Menards . Just cut it to fit between the supports .
I used an upholstery type spray glue 3m I think .
It made a big difference .
But I insulated from the summer heat as the trailer is black and even with a partialy open roof vent it can getquite hot .
I insulated the roof only with REFLECTIX http://www.reflectixinc.com/technology/products.asp
You can get it at Menards . Just cut it to fit between the supports .
I used an upholstery type spray glue 3m I think .
It made a big difference .
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RE: Insulated Cargo Trailer?
Last spring after freezing my a$$ off at Daytona bike week, I sold my 6X12 single axle cargo hauler. I went to get a 7X16 two axle. The dealer had a special on a 8.5X20 so I got it and got one of those combined a/c and heat pump. Insulated it and installed cabinets, closet, work bench and bunk. Set it up to haul three bikes with Condor chocks and three 10 rows of T-track.
I towed it to Sturgis and it worked great to sleep in and have the bike garaged. The weather co-operated and I didn't need to use heat or cooling. Son used the generator to charge his cell phone - jeez.
At home it does provide storage and can haul stuff. I went to Minniapolis and moved my son and his wife from their condo to their new home.
I used all those reasons to convince my wife that we should have it.
I towed it to Sturgis and it worked great to sleep in and have the bike garaged. The weather co-operated and I didn't need to use heat or cooling. Son used the generator to charge his cell phone - jeez.
At home it does provide storage and can haul stuff. I went to Minniapolis and moved my son and his wife from their condo to their new home.
I used all those reasons to convince my wife that we should have it.
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