Covered Trailer Help
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1st Gear
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Covered Trailer Help
Does anyone use a covered utility trailer to store and/or transport 2 large bikes? I need to move a Road King and the wife's Ninja 650 safely. Any advice on size of trailer, # of axles, brakes, methods of securing the bikes etc is appreciated.
I was thinking 7x12 tandem axle ? It will betowed by a 4x4 P/U.
Waiting for Spring
I was thinking 7x12 tandem axle ? It will betowed by a 4x4 P/U.
Waiting for Spring
Tourer
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From: Beaver Dam, KY
RE: Covered Trailer Help
7x12 would be the smallest I would recommend. 2 axles are better. If you have a flat with a single axle and no spare, you're stuck, but you could limp in on three wheels if you have tandem axles. Also you normally get brakes on trailers with two axles. Take a look at us when you get ready. We'll take care of you.
www.trailerworld.com
www.trailerworld.com
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From: Black Hills
RE: Covered Trailer Help
I have an aluminum 7 x 12 single axle. We hauled a bagger and a bob on it with no problems. I have a pair of drive on chocks from J&S. It makes loading a breeze and one person can do it alone. I will be getting a canvas cover this spring. Steel trailers get looking pretty ugly after a few years in MN so for me steel is not an option. My yard is basicallysand without a hard surface driveway and moving atrailer that is lightweight is important. I also have the flexibility to have a flatbed or enclosed trailer.
http://www.canvasworksincmn.com/snocaps.html
Good luck on your decision.
http://www.canvasworksincmn.com/snocaps.html
Good luck on your decision.
Road Captain
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From: Maryland
RE: Covered Trailer Help
ORIGINAL: 99embrey
7x12 would be the smallest I would recommend. 2 axles are better. If you have a flat with a single axle and no spare, you're stuck, but you could limp in on three wheels if you have tandem axles. Also you normally get brakes on trailers with two axles. Take a look at us when you get ready. We'll take care of you.
www.trailerworld.com
7x12 would be the smallest I would recommend. 2 axles are better. If you have a flat with a single axle and no spare, you're stuck, but you could limp in on three wheels if you have tandem axles. Also you normally get brakes on trailers with two axles. Take a look at us when you get ready. We'll take care of you.
www.trailerworld.com
Road Master
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From: s.w. mi./daytona
RE: Covered Trailer Help
http://www.uscargocontrol.com/etrack...FSOsGgodxUl0ewi installed 3 lengths of e-trac in my trailer .1 in the center and1 down each ofthe sides...than i installed Pingel removable wheel chocks on each side ...makes it versatile for carring different loads and being able to secure them
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From: Forest Lake, Mn
RE: Covered Trailer Help
ORIGINAL: mslater741
http://www.uscargocontrol.com/etrack...FSOsGgodxUl0ewi installed 3 lengths of e-trac in my trailer .1 in the center and1 down each ofthe sides...than i installed Pingel removable wheel chocks on each side ...makes it versatile for carring different loads and being able to secure them
http://www.uscargocontrol.com/etrack...FSOsGgodxUl0ewi installed 3 lengths of e-trac in my trailer .1 in the center and1 down each ofthe sides...than i installed Pingel removable wheel chocks on each side ...makes it versatile for carring different loads and being able to secure them
Definitely NO smaller than 7' wide. Length is debateable.
If you're this kind of a guy, know ppl who use it for their camper at Sturgis.
I use a snowmobile trailer for ours(NO, not for a camper, the bikes). If I got an enclosed, Momma would figure out how to get MORE rubbermaid tubs of clothes, shoes, etc, etc, on board.
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From: Black Hills
RE: Covered Trailer Help
ORIGINAL: framer
I could'nt agree more. Good advice from a guy that evidently knows his trailers!!! Although, I believe 'links for commerce' are out of place here. There has been some threads lately pertaining to this sort of thing. Good luck in your search for a durable trailer and definitely go for 'dual axle'.
ORIGINAL: 99embrey
7x12 would be the smallest I would recommend. 2 axles are better. If you have a flat with a single axle and no spare, you're stuck, but you could limp in on three wheels if you have tandem axles. Also you normally get brakes on trailers with two axles. Take a look at us when you get ready. We'll take care of you.
www.trailerworld.com
7x12 would be the smallest I would recommend. 2 axles are better. If you have a flat with a single axle and no spare, you're stuck, but you could limp in on three wheels if you have tandem axles. Also you normally get brakes on trailers with two axles. Take a look at us when you get ready. We'll take care of you.
www.trailerworld.com
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Cruiser
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RE: Covered Trailer Help
I drive drag cars and use a 42 foot trailer that holds two cars in it. I always carry two spare tires, just in case. Once when I had just one spare I had to change a tire on the trailer in the middle of nowhere and felt very uneasy knowing I didnt have another spare. Ever since then, I always carry two spares. Trailer is a triple axle, so that means 6 chances for a flat or blowout. Often, you will loose a tire and not even know it.
As far as a bile trailer, I have been thinking about a small trailer to use for my Road King, and maybe room for a friends bike. I like an enclosed trailer because thieves cant see what you have in it, and you have a nice garage to use to store it. Also, its great when its raining and you know your bike, (or race car) is nice and dry inside.
As far as a bile trailer, I have been thinking about a small trailer to use for my Road King, and maybe room for a friends bike. I like an enclosed trailer because thieves cant see what you have in it, and you have a nice garage to use to store it. Also, its great when its raining and you know your bike, (or race car) is nice and dry inside.