Trailer Ideas
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Update:
Installed the staggered wheel chocks for two bikes.
Also installed E-Track down both sides and installed a 5k flush mount tie-down in the center rear.
Put some storage hooks in the front. They sell all kinds of gadgets to hang off it.
Still a work in progress
Installed the staggered wheel chocks for two bikes.
Also installed E-Track down both sides and installed a 5k flush mount tie-down in the center rear.
Put some storage hooks in the front. They sell all kinds of gadgets to hang off it.
Still a work in progress
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Might consider checking the tongue weight with only those two bikes loaded up front. With my tandem axle, just a single bike up front with nothing else behind the axle to counter the weight actually put me at about 600 lbs tongue weight. It wasn't that I was exceeding my 1/2 ton truck's receiver limit by 100 lbs that concerned me, but rather how crappy the trailer pulled behind the truck on the interstate considering I had only ~700 lbs. cargo and a tongue weight more fitting to 3,000+ lbs load. Of course if you have larger truck, weight distributing/sway, well designed trailer etc. you probably won't have any issues.
Last edited by Andjh123; Jul 4, 2010 at 12:07 AM. Reason: typos
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I staggered mine in the trailer so the weight would be better distributed around the axle when hauling both of them. You also don't have enough tie downs for me. I know someone that had one bike get loose in a trailer of five. They self destructed like a card house. I put six to eight straps per bike and I let the bikes work on their suspension. Bike in neutral and jiffy stand up. Some people do it different but I took the advice from a few guys I know that haul their race bikes a lot along with their personal bikes.
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Might consider checking the tongue weight with only those two bikes loaded up front. With my tandem axle, just a single bike up front with nothing else behind the axle to counter the weight actually put me at about 600 lbs tongue weight. It wasn't that I was exceeding my 1/2 ton truck's receiver limit by 100 lbs that concerned me, but rather how crappy the trailer pulled behind the truck on the interstate considering I had only ~700 lbs. cargo and a tongue weight more fitting to 3,000+ lbs load. Of course if you have larger truck, weight distributing/sway, well designed trailer etc. you probably won't have any issues.
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I staggered mine in the trailer so the weight would be better distributed around the axle when hauling both of them. You also don't have enough tie downs for me. I know someone that had one bike get loose in a trailer of five. They self destructed like a card house. I put six to eight straps per bike and I let the bikes work on their suspension. Bike in neutral and jiffy stand up. Some people do it different but I took the advice from a few guys I know that haul their race bikes a lot along with their personal bikes
I agree, can't have too many tie down points. Look in the first picture (empty trailer) that has the current configuration. 5 floor anchor points and E-Track down both sides. I was going to put one more single 5k floor anchor in the front middle but decided to use one more 5 ft section of E-Track accross the front to allow for multiple anchor points.
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Nice, the only comment I would see is for you to check the floor paint. If the floor gets wet for any reason it may tend to be slick when bring in the second bike. A bit of sand in the paint may save your bike (or your back). You may even want to think about the spray or roll on pickup bedliner stuff.
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Another Update,
Added more E-Track, a 5' section in front and a 2' section in the center. This allows for more tie-down options when hauling two bikes.
Added more E-Track, a 5' section in front and a 2' section in the center. This allows for more tie-down options when hauling two bikes.
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I have never trailered before but am picking up a 7 x 14 V nose with a rounded top. I ordered it with two windows in the V and two curbside. The door is a camper style with window and screen. It will have three roof vents, one reinforced for an airconditioner. The ramp door has two structural pockets so I can use it as a mini deck after the bikes are off loaded. I ordered it without interior walls so I can insulate (2" foam in top and 1 or 1.5 inches in walls) and wire it. I'll have 110 VAC along each side and in the V. Lighting will be perimeter 110 VAC and 12 VDC. I'm putting E track on the floor and a couple strips on the walls. The V will have a cabinet with frig, radio and maybe TV. There will also be at least one single or twin sized bed, something that folds up against the wall. Also had 6 inches added to height, now will be 6'6". I still 2-3 weeks before it arrives.
Now for those who just have to bad mouth those who trailer. When you are freezin your *** off wishing it was summer again, I'll be someplace where it's warm, maybe even hot. See I'm retired, so if I want to ride for a couple months in the Keys or the southwest I can. Or maybe I'll ride one area for a couple of weeks and then move to someplace else. A nice day trip for me is 300-400 miles and I'm an old guy!
Now for those who just have to bad mouth those who trailer. When you are freezin your *** off wishing it was summer again, I'll be someplace where it's warm, maybe even hot. See I'm retired, so if I want to ride for a couple months in the Keys or the southwest I can. Or maybe I'll ride one area for a couple of weeks and then move to someplace else. A nice day trip for me is 300-400 miles and I'm an old guy!
Last edited by GT_RoadGlide; Jul 12, 2010 at 12:28 PM.