Trailer Advice PLEASE
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Trailer Advice PLEASE
I am in the process of deciding on a new motorcycle hauler. Here are the items I have my mind made up on.
1) 7 ft wide
2) Tandem Axle
3) 5 ft inside height
4) V-Nose
Here is the dilemma?
Can't decide on a 12 ft or 14 ft length? Pros and Cons?
All comments welcome. PLEASE share your experiences.
Thanks!!
1) 7 ft wide
2) Tandem Axle
3) 5 ft inside height
4) V-Nose
Here is the dilemma?
Can't decide on a 12 ft or 14 ft length? Pros and Cons?
All comments welcome. PLEASE share your experiences.
Thanks!!
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From: Dallas, TX & Santa Fe, NM when I can find the time....
I went through the same thing last year. Ended up with an 8x12 true V.
IMO, 12' is plenty. The box is 12' PLUS the V-nose part, which is not in the calculation, gives ample room for "stuff". Even though I have an 8' wide trailer, the wheel wells take up some room and get in the way a bit, so I'm not so sure I gained as much as I thought I would. It is nice as far as having a little more elbow room when loading/unloading and moving around the bikes.
We have carried my RKC and a RG...somewhat staggered, with room for all sorts of gear. I now pull with a pickup and last trip, I had my dogs in the backseat, so all our gear went in the trailer with room to spare. Unless you just want a ton of extra room, the 7x12 should be enough. I was like you, but it was between a 7x14 or the 8x12.
Here's a couple pics for ya. The RKC is set so it's about 1' more towards the back than the bike/chock on the left side. We wanted to keep the door area open, plus, keep the handlebars/fairings off each other. Pics don't do a very good job in showing how much room is in the trailer, but maybe they'll help.
IMO, 12' is plenty. The box is 12' PLUS the V-nose part, which is not in the calculation, gives ample room for "stuff". Even though I have an 8' wide trailer, the wheel wells take up some room and get in the way a bit, so I'm not so sure I gained as much as I thought I would. It is nice as far as having a little more elbow room when loading/unloading and moving around the bikes.
We have carried my RKC and a RG...somewhat staggered, with room for all sorts of gear. I now pull with a pickup and last trip, I had my dogs in the backseat, so all our gear went in the trailer with room to spare. Unless you just want a ton of extra room, the 7x12 should be enough. I was like you, but it was between a 7x14 or the 8x12.
Here's a couple pics for ya. The RKC is set so it's about 1' more towards the back than the bike/chock on the left side. We wanted to keep the door area open, plus, keep the handlebars/fairings off each other. Pics don't do a very good job in showing how much room is in the trailer, but maybe they'll help.
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Nice set up you got there Monstead (you poser lol)
Go with the 14'. The longer the trailer the easier to back.....Can you go taller? Wear your helmet while loading and unloading.
I've got a 8.5 X 20' slope nose. Can haul a car if need be or 4 bikes or a lot of furniture etc.... And my 1/2 ton Yukon pulls it fine.
Go with the 14'. The longer the trailer the easier to back.....Can you go taller? Wear your helmet while loading and unloading.
I've got a 8.5 X 20' slope nose. Can haul a car if need be or 4 bikes or a lot of furniture etc.... And my 1/2 ton Yukon pulls it fine.
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From: north royalton ohio
i have had 7x14 and a 8x14 both pretty good.
now i use a 8.5wx20 with a 5 and half foot v-nose ride on ride off.
me personally i would spend the money on the biggest trailer you can.
i haul four dressers or four snowmobiles,with enough room.
longer trailers are a hell of a lot easier to back up,as roadkingron said.
now i use a 8.5wx20 with a 5 and half foot v-nose ride on ride off.
me personally i would spend the money on the biggest trailer you can.
i haul four dressers or four snowmobiles,with enough room.
longer trailers are a hell of a lot easier to back up,as roadkingron said.
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I used to have a 7X14 double axle that I used for a different purpose. Get a torsion axle instead of leaf springs. The ride is much smoother.
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I went through the same thing last year. Ended up with an 8x12 true V.
IMO, 12' is plenty. The box is 12' PLUS the V-nose part, which is not in the calculation, gives ample room for "stuff". Even though I have an 8' wide trailer, the wheel wells take up some room and get in the way a bit, so I'm not so sure I gained as much as I thought I would. It is nice as far as having a little more elbow room when loading/unloading and moving around the bikes.
We have carried my RKC and a RG...somewhat staggered, with room for all sorts of gear. I now pull with a pickup and last trip, I had my dogs in the backseat, so all our gear went in the trailer with room to spare. Unless you just want a ton of extra room, the 7x12 should be enough. I was like you, but it was between a 7x14 or the 8x12.
Here's a couple pics for ya. The RKC is set so it's about 1' more towards the back than the bike/chock on the left side. We wanted to keep the door area open, plus, keep the handlebars/fairings off each other. Pics don't do a very good job in showing how much room is in the trailer, but maybe they'll help.
IMO, 12' is plenty. The box is 12' PLUS the V-nose part, which is not in the calculation, gives ample room for "stuff". Even though I have an 8' wide trailer, the wheel wells take up some room and get in the way a bit, so I'm not so sure I gained as much as I thought I would. It is nice as far as having a little more elbow room when loading/unloading and moving around the bikes.
We have carried my RKC and a RG...somewhat staggered, with room for all sorts of gear. I now pull with a pickup and last trip, I had my dogs in the backseat, so all our gear went in the trailer with room to spare. Unless you just want a ton of extra room, the 7x12 should be enough. I was like you, but it was between a 7x14 or the 8x12.
Here's a couple pics for ya. The RKC is set so it's about 1' more towards the back than the bike/chock on the left side. We wanted to keep the door area open, plus, keep the handlebars/fairings off each other. Pics don't do a very good job in showing how much room is in the trailer, but maybe they'll help.