Need Trailer size advice!!!!!
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Cruiser
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From: NW PA
Need Trailer size advice!!!!!
I am going to purchase a trailer, "YEAH I KNOW", to haul 2 Ultra Classics. I have many miles of towing experience with BIG TRAILERS... but need some advice as to the best size to haul these two Ultras,,, Is a 7'x12' big enough or should I go for the 7'x14'?? I have towed travel trailers for thousands of miles and do know I want tandem axles... just stuck between the 7x12 or the 7x14...
Any advice from guys who have done the same is appreicated...
Skunk237
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Lee Wentling
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Any advice from guys who have done the same is appreicated...
Skunk237
07 Ultra
103 Big Bore
Lots more...
God Bless our Troops!!!!
Lee Wentling
Senior Ride Captain
Patriot Guard
Road Master
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From: FT BRAGG, NC
a 7 x 12 should be plenty of room for your bikes! We towed our bikes in a 7 x 12 from Ft Bragg to Ft Sam Houston in San Antonio without issues at all! Plenty of wiggle room, room for bags and our tools!
But i have to ask...what is the ultimate goal of your towing? will you need the extra 2 feet for other things? what do you need to carry in thr trailer besides the bikes?
Good Luck!
Mike
But i have to ask...what is the ultimate goal of your towing? will you need the extra 2 feet for other things? what do you need to carry in thr trailer besides the bikes?
Good Luck!
Mike
Road Warrior
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From: Colorado Springs CO
7x12 is plenty big but if you ever need to put more than the bikes in it you may opt for the larger trailer if it isnt much difference in price. A trailer comes in handy for lots of stuff and having the extra length will be nice...
Tourer
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From: Shrewsbury, PA
For a few hundred 7x14 the extra space comes in handy. Not much difference in handling or moving. I have a 7x14 for 2 bikes and I put two bunks in the front and has come in handy. Would like a little more room for a small cook area , but for now grill and put outside.
Road Warrior
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From: Northern MI
The 7 x 12 is big enough but a huge pain in the a$$. I have a 7 x 14 V-Nose. It measures 7 x 15.5 inside and the extra length allows two dressers to be staggered. This works two fold. Distribute the weight, and room to manuver around the bikes to tie down. A 7 x 12 won't allow much room to stagger, making front tie downs a bear to do.
Road Warrior
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From: Wisconsin
A friend of mine has a 7 x 14 v-nose for haulin' two bikes. He made the same comments as Northwoodz.
Go for the 14, you won't be sorry!
Go for the 14, you won't be sorry!
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From: Arlington, TN
I agree, go with the 7x14 for the extra room for tying down and overall storage. Also I highly recommend the Condor Wheel Dock with the trailer mount kit. By far the easiest way to load and tie a bike on a trailer. Also very useful in the garage and while cleaning and adding accessories. Holds the bike upright and level without any worry about falling over!!! And remember... Trailer is not a four letter word!!!
Actually my Ultra was in my Condor when I took this pic... won't ever be without one!!!
Actually my Ultra was in my Condor when I took this pic... won't ever be without one!!!
Last edited by Fewe; May 26, 2009 at 08:17 PM. Reason: Looked at my sig pic
