What wheel chocks did you get?? Is there a brand name of trailer you found to be better than the other??

 

What ever you do DO NOT buy a trailer with a 5 ft inside height...you will regret it

 

I have a "Carry On" brand 7 x 12 dual axle w/elec brakes.

I added E-Tracks, painted the floor with garage floor paint and added a 5k D-ring in the rear center.

On the front wall I added some Gladiator Gear Track to hold different items.

I have it set up with 3 wheel chock base pates to accomodate 1 or 2 full size bikes.

My Wheel chocks are from Harbor freight and work well.

 

If the extra 2' is worth the money to you, buy as much trailer as you can afford.

 

I suppose you could say I'm a card-carrying member of Posers-R-Us. Wear assless chaps too. Don't do fingerless gloves though - gotta draw the line somewhere!

 

For two bikes you need at least a 7x14 to be comfortable. I have a 6x12x6 and load two bikes in it but I am cramped during tie down. With removable wheel chocks I can stagger two bikes or center one bike when hauling them. I went with a single axle. It was still in my load range. I would suggest doing a search on here. There are a lot of trailer question and some good ideas to consider besides just this thread.

 

I ended up with Condor Chocks because I wanted a stand alone chock that I could remove easily (special hardware for that) for use elsewhere...like for oil changes and such. I also wanted some flexibility in being able to move it around the trailer for different scenarios.

Almost got Harbor Freight chocks after reading reviews...much less $$. I did find a seller here in DFW that made me a great deal on the 2 Condors. My only "complaint" with them is I cannot get my bike off them w/o help from a 2nd person. I can usually get the Deluxe off, but never the RK. I'm just not strong enough. Similar quality and easy to back off alternative is forum sponsor "Wheeldock" chock. Worked it at a show and really liked it...esp being able to back the bike off by stepping on a bar.

Just hauled my Deluxe to Santa Fe along with a friends Fatboy. Brother had borrowed one of the Condors so we only had 1 bike in a chock. We just ratcheted the other down real well. This worked just fine...checked the load often just in case. Bike never moved. Don't recommend it, but it can be done. Heck, pingel chocks work fine and are much less $$ if you're staying within a budget. You can always upgrade later. I do recommend investing in quality tiedowns though. Powertye brand is one that comes to mind.

As far as "brands"...I'm guessing it could be a regional thing, but I kept hearing good things about Wells Cargo & Haulmark. Mine is Continental Cargo. The company makes numerous trailers under different names (Parent is Forest River). I did my research and they built in the same quality as the name brand guys. Steel construction, torsion axle, dual axle, brakes, etc. All the things I was looking for. I did a good bit of research and went down to the actual manuf plant to pick it up and got to see several trailers in various stages of construction.

At the end of the day, it's a box on wheels. Get the "best" your budget allows and don't be afraid to buy used. The price goes up with the amenities/name brand. I was dead-set on True-V, torsion axle, dual axle, brakes (all have that it seems), and one I could stand up in. You can fix it up yourself with all the other niceties as you go along.

Wax it and take care of the tires.

 

May I join your club?

With respect to Monstead, my experiences;


I have the Harbor Freight chocks because I'm frugal (cheap?) They take up more room than the Condor but I improvised a quick release. My wife cannot get her Deluxe out of these by herself either.


And this is the gospel......

I bought a United Trailer (made in Indiana) because of the sloped nose. The old V-nose I had didn't pull well in windy conditions and removing the bug guts from the leading edge was a pain. The rear spoiler on my Yukon deflects wind and bugs over this trailer.

I do have a water leak in heavy rain that they can't seem to find. The sides of my trailer are screwless standing seam which looked great but now the seams are trying to separate on one side. So I cannot recommend you purchase a United trailer.

The good - wife an I can put a double air mattress in the front with our bikes loaded and all camping gear including a small "fridge" and head out to the Nationl Forest and campgrounds.

If possible get at least a 6' ceiling height...

 

From owning several enclosed trailers over the past 2-1/2 decades my advise for two bikes are:

• a 7 x 14 - perfect for two bikes
• torsion suspension
• 6' inside height - Why consider 5' unless you intend to garage it due to homeowner's association requirements?
• Select a reputable manufacturer (Wells Cargo, Continental, HaulMark, etc.) who provides customer support and a decent warranty.

My current trailer is a Wells Cargo w/ Sport-Pak, and is by far the best in functionality and quality/fit of components. They may be priced higher than the others, but worth it. Standard features included with the Sport-Pak are a domed front (makes a huge difference with air resistance), air vents, 3/4" plywood floor, 1/2" ply on inside, aluminum diamond-plate skirts and fenders, top-quality exterior hardware, full undercoating, aluminum mag wheels (instead of the generic white wagon-style), built-in rear supporting jacks, color options, etc. Even the weatherproofing caulk is color-matched to the finish.

Good luck.

 

Had our Wells Cargo with torsion suspension for over two years. MANY miles. One screw holding on the siding rusted. That's the only thing! Tows great, no leaks, no problems at all. Would buy another. Be sure you can stand tall in it.