Cargo tailer setup help.
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Cargo tailer setup help.
Looking for some ideas for setting up new cargo trailer for my 08UC. Tie down points ect. A picture would be a big help. I have a small 5 x 10 with ramp and side door and need help from someone who knows how to do it. I don't make solo trips and my honey bunny don't like the rain so i am making do. yea i know you heard that whip crack too but damn she got a big purse.
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From: MA
RE: Cargo tailer setup help.
This is my set up. I had a MCK-2 Rail Chock from another time. I put this in my enclosed trailer and use the E-Track System that came with the trailer. I will be adding more of this system. This is how I fasten to my EGC.
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From: Santa Clarita
RE: Cargo tailer setup help.
I have a 5x10. Installed a Condor wheel chock (best IMHO) and loading is effortless. They recommend only two tie-downs but I use four to keep the rear end from hopping around.
Road Master
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RE: Cargo tailer setup help.
Just check the tie downs often - they will lossen up initially, then be fairly tight after that. You would be amazed how much a 750 lb. motorcycle can fish tail a trailer - given the straps allow JUST a bit of movement.
Road Warrior
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From: Indiana
RE: Cargo tailer setup help.
First I have a single axle 6X12 Cargo Mate. Here is what I did.
1. Painted entire floor and ramp with gray commercial paint.
2.Sprinkled non slip paint grit on floor and ramp with a grass seeder before 1st coat dried..
3. Painted second coat.
4. Installed 10 ft E trac lengths down both sides. Boltedtoo cross members or frame struts.
5.Installedextra D rings in wallsstruts for future tie downs if needed.
6. Bike Pro wheel Chock bolted through floor and cross members.
7. Installed stainless 2 space helmet rack with built in coat racks
8. Installed stainless strap tie down rack mounted in back.
Trailer is a 2006 with 2000 miles on it. Paid over $3500 new plus Accessories and labor. Will sell for 3000.00
Bought my wife a bike and I need a bigger trailer.
1. Painted entire floor and ramp with gray commercial paint.
2.Sprinkled non slip paint grit on floor and ramp with a grass seeder before 1st coat dried..
3. Painted second coat.
4. Installed 10 ft E trac lengths down both sides. Boltedtoo cross members or frame struts.
5.Installedextra D rings in wallsstruts for future tie downs if needed.
6. Bike Pro wheel Chock bolted through floor and cross members.
7. Installed stainless 2 space helmet rack with built in coat racks
8. Installed stainless strap tie down rack mounted in back.
Trailer is a 2006 with 2000 miles on it. Paid over $3500 new plus Accessories and labor. Will sell for 3000.00
Bought my wife a bike and I need a bigger trailer.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Sunapee, NH
RE: Cargo tailer setup help.
I have a 6X12 Pace with a single axle 16" wheels and torq suspension
I'd suggest using E-Track, then there's deck rings for tie downs no limitations.
I also have two Condor wheel chocks, and can set up as one single center (for my Ultra)
Or two staggered so I can load on two Heritage.
chappy
I'd suggest using E-Track, then there's deck rings for tie downs no limitations.
I also have two Condor wheel chocks, and can set up as one single center (for my Ultra)
Or two staggered so I can load on two Heritage.
chappy
ORIGINAL: captjon37
Looking for some ideas for setting up new cargo trailer for my 08UC. Tie down points ect. A picture would be a big help. I have a small 5 x 10 with ramp and side door and need help from someone who knows how to do it. I don't make solo trips and my honey bunny don't like the rain so i am making do. yea i know you heard that whip crack too but damn she got a big purse.
Looking for some ideas for setting up new cargo trailer for my 08UC. Tie down points ect. A picture would be a big help. I have a small 5 x 10 with ramp and side door and need help from someone who knows how to do it. I don't make solo trips and my honey bunny don't like the rain so i am making do. yea i know you heard that whip crack too but damn she got a big purse.
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Cruiser
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RE: Cargo tailer setup help.
Here is what I did to my 6x10 Haulmark v-nose:
* walls were painted gloss white and the middle wood ceiling section were painted gloss white.
* Floor was painted deck gray [porch and patio paint]
* I herculined the entire ramp and a 1 1/2 ft strip in the middle of the floor to the chock for traction.
* Installed the J&S removable locking front wheel chock
* Installed five ft sections of EZ track w/ D-rings
* Installed Titan bungie/tie downs racks on the wall
* Installed [2] 18 in cut sections of EZ Track on the other wall
* installed rubber diamond plate sections in front of side door
* ordered 48 in diamond plate cabinets for helmet and gear.
* ordered spare tire rack
* walls were painted gloss white and the middle wood ceiling section were painted gloss white.
* Floor was painted deck gray [porch and patio paint]
* I herculined the entire ramp and a 1 1/2 ft strip in the middle of the floor to the chock for traction.
* Installed the J&S removable locking front wheel chock
* Installed five ft sections of EZ track w/ D-rings
* Installed Titan bungie/tie downs racks on the wall
* Installed [2] 18 in cut sections of EZ Track on the other wall
* installed rubber diamond plate sections in front of side door
* ordered 48 in diamond plate cabinets for helmet and gear.
* ordered spare tire rack
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Road Warrior
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From: Columbus,Indiana/ Arecibo,Puerto Rico
RE: Cargo tailer setup help.
One thing most often overlooked on setting up a trailer, is the floor finish. My single axle Haulmark came with a wood floor. To me it was too slick. I went to Lowes and bought some non skid porch paint. It has sand or whatever it is. I made the DUMB MISTAKE of unloading my bike without having the stabilizers down and NOT hooked to my truck!!![:@][:@][:@] The trailer done a 45 Degree tilt with me on the bike trying to back it out of the trailer. Front tire never slipped a bit. It did take a while to get the seat out of my crack [
][]. To date I've not pulled that trick again. Dan
][]. To date I've not pulled that trick again. Dan
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Sunapee, NH
RE: Cargo tailer setup help.
Hi Dan,
Yup, that does sound like a "ONCE" in a life time event!! lol
we have then, just some are more colorful than others.
Glad it all worked good, it could have been real bad news for you and bike
chappy
Yup, that does sound like a "ONCE" in a life time event!! lol
we have then, just some are more colorful than others.
Glad it all worked good, it could have been real bad news for you and bike
chappy
ORIGINAL: dgriffith
One thing most often overlooked on setting up a trailer, is the floor finish. My single axle Haulmark came with a wood floor. To me it was too slick. I went to Lowes and bought some non skid porch paint. It has sand or whatever it is. I made the DUMB MISTAKE of unloading my bike without having the stabilizers down and NOT hooked to my truck!!![:@][:@][:@] The trailer done a 45 Degree tilt with me on the bike trying to back it out of the trailer. Front tire never slipped a bit. It did take a while to get the seat out of my crack [][]. To date I've not pulled that trick again. Dan
One thing most often overlooked on setting up a trailer, is the floor finish. My single axle Haulmark came with a wood floor. To me it was too slick. I went to Lowes and bought some non skid porch paint. It has sand or whatever it is. I made the DUMB MISTAKE of unloading my bike without having the stabilizers down and NOT hooked to my truck!!![:@][:@][:@] The trailer done a 45 Degree tilt with me on the bike trying to back it out of the trailer. Front tire never slipped a bit. It did take a while to get the seat out of my crack [
][]. To date I've not pulled that trick again. Dan