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I am looking for a single bike enclosed trailer ,I need a light weight as I will be pulling it with a honda CR-V. any thoughts?
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I am looking for a single bike enclosed trailer ,I need a light weight as I will be pulling it with a honda CR-V. any thoughts?
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I believe the lightest weight enclosed trailer is a Featherlite but they are pricey.
 
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I believe the lightest weight enclosed trailer is a Featherlite but they are pricey.
I agree, Featherlite is what you would want but are top tier trailers in price
 
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Originally Posted by RETRO 08
I am looking for a single bike enclosed trailer ,I need a light weight as I will be pulling it with a honda CR-V. any thoughts?
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I have a Haulmark trailer. I forget the weight. But I had no problem pulling it with my bike in it with an S-10 v6 chevrolet pick-up. The only problem that did arise was a head wind would make the truck work hard.

The Haulmark 12' single axle has a steel frame, the enclosure is aluminum channel and .040 aluminum siding and wood flooring. It's pretty light. Not like the old travel trailers.

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I have a Haulmark trailer. I forget the weight. But I had no problem pulling it with my bike in it with an S-10 v6 chevrolet pick-up. The only problem that did arise was a head wind would make the truck work hard.

The Haulmark 12' single axle has a steel frame, the enclosure is aluminum channel and .040 aluminum siding and wood flooring. It's pretty light. Not like the old travel trailers.

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I have a Haulmark 12' low hauler tandem axel and it weighs 2350 lb.
 
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I have a "Toy Carrier" for my RGU.
They don't get much lighter than this... about 600 lbs for the trailer.
The trailer comes with 4 jacks so you can use it as a mobile garage...
I plan to tow it with Momma's G8.
And no, that is not my bike in the picture...
 
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I am looking for a single bike enclosed trailer ,I need a light weight as I will be pulling it with a honda CR-V. any thoughts?
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Yea, buy a real truck.
 
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Yea, buy a real truck.
Hahahahah, there ya go. My S-10 is parked. Ive a Yukon Denali. No problems in a head wind.
 
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I have a Haulmark 12' low hauler tandem axel and it weighs 2350 lb.
I'll have to look at the weight on mine. I couldnt locate an almost new one with the tandem axle. But all in all. Once you start pulling em. It's not like your constantly dragging it. I'm curious,... does your trike fit through that trailer's opening?
 
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I'll have to look at the weight on mine. I couldnt locate an almost new one with the tandem axle. But all in all. Once you start pulling em. It's not like your constantly dragging it. I'm curious,... does your trike fit through that trailer's opening?
Yes it does, I purchased the 7" wide one instaed of the 6".
 


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