Need Trailer Advice...
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Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 191
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From: Phoenix, AZ
Every time I loan a trailer something is broke. Lights, curb shot a wheel, dents in the aluminum, fender ripped off, the list is long. New rule...No I don"t loan my trailer or rent it. IMO, want to keep it nice? Don't loan it or rent it. Few will take care of it as if it was their own, after all "it's a rental". One joker that doesn't have it hitched up right and it comes off the tow vehicle and into oncoming traffic. Who do you think the victim is filing suit against ?
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 937
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From: Southwestern Illinois
I agree with the others, don't rent it out unless you're okay with the damage that will occur. Nothing related to our bikes is cheap, so just chalk it up to another expense that you are willing to pay and keep it for yourself.
Intermediate
Joined: Dec 2006
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My rule of thumb is " If your gonna loan it, be prepared to lose it ". That goes to property and money. Many times that I get asked to borrow my trailer, I just drive and go with. Then it's on me if something happens. For what these trailers cost, it ain't worth the hassle. I feel your storage building pain. I just built a 40X60. Took care of that issue. JMO
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Southeastern Wisconsin
You said the towing vehicle's insurance covers the trailer. Check with your agent. Up here as soon as it is unattached (on purpose or accident) there is no coverage. A trailer coming unhitched is a real problem.
I own a six by 12 and nobody but me pulls it. Just like my bike and my wife.
I own a six by 12 and nobody but me pulls it. Just like my bike and my wife.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2008
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Personally, I would not rent my trailer out; I would be concerned with the possible liability of renting! If the renter is evolved in an accident; you could be named as a party to the law suit
As a side issue rather than installing conventional wheel chocks I would install a Condor wheel chock .I saw them demoed a Laughlin River Run and wish I knew about Condor when I set my trailer up!
Jim
As a side issue rather than installing conventional wheel chocks I would install a Condor wheel chock .I saw them demoed a Laughlin River Run and wish I knew about Condor when I set my trailer up!
Jim
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Fayetteville Arkansas
Trailer
To late now, but I would have gone with one of those smaller foldup trailers that you could store. I have a 6x9 golf cart trailer and my POA will allow me to store it in the back yard as long as it's not visible from the street.
If doing it all over again, I'd gone with a smaller one bike trailer ( one made just for the bike )
Enclosed is great for hauling stuff but a pain for me ( backing up and storing )
http://www.cycleaccessorystore.com/c...FRAhDQodbR5C0w
If doing it all over again, I'd gone with a smaller one bike trailer ( one made just for the bike )
Enclosed is great for hauling stuff but a pain for me ( backing up and storing )
http://www.cycleaccessorystore.com/c...FRAhDQodbR5C0w
