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Old 01-08-2010, 07:44 AM
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I am looking at a Homesteader 7x12' enclosed motorcycle trailer. I was curious if anyone knows whether this width of trailer is wide enough to clear two baggers. Thanks.
 
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Its going be a tight fit. Look into real good. Id go with at least . a 8X16
 
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I had an 6x12 enclosed, If I were to do it again, I'd get a 7x14 trailer at least, maybe an 8x16. Depends on what you want to use it for. Mine was my garage, so was a little tight for working on the bike, storage, etc.
 
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I have a 7 X 12 enclosed trailer and have hauled two baggers from Florida to Sturgis and back. There is plenty of room for them in staggered formation. I use Harbor Freight wheel chocks and plenty of tie down straps.
 
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Originally Posted by Wallaby
I had an 6x12 enclosed, If I were to do it again, I'd get a 7x14 trailer at least, maybe an 8x16. Depends on what you want to use it for. Mine was my garage, so was a little tight for working on the bike, storage, etc.
I did the same 6X12 V nose. Its useless for two bikes. Looked big till I got it home.
 
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I have a 7 X 16 enclosed and have hauled Ultra beside a Roadglide with a pair of Heritage's behind those. No staggering. I use eagle chocks and only strap frontends down. No problems in several trips behind MH.
 
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My brothers trailer sitting in my drive is set up for 2 bikes. He said the guy he bought it from had 2 dressers in it but I can't see how he did that. Not that it can't be but tight would be an understatement in my book. A 7x14 would be a better option.
 
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Originally Posted by gambler
I have a 7 X 12 enclosed trailer and have hauled two baggers from Florida to Sturgis and back. There is plenty of room for them in staggered formation. I use Harbor Freight wheel chocks and plenty of tie down straps.
Ditto.I put 2 bikes both with 32" wide bars in my 7x12 and still have room to walk between them.Set your chocks up staggered and you'll have plenty of room.A v-nose 12' is really only 10' long at the walls and 12' at the nose.Unless you run 4 wheelers or snow mobiles and need that front door in the nose to pull through v-nose trailers are a waste of 2'.Mileage gains are pretty much non existence with the v.
 
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Make sure you get tandem axels if you are going to put 2 baggers in it.
7X12 will work staggered. Thats what i have and load 2 flhx's in it
 
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I have a 7x12 enclosed trailer and it will haul a Road King and Heritage Classic in stragger formation, no trouble at all.
 


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