Uhaul motorcycle trailer
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From: Ft LAuderdale
Uhaul motorcycle trailer
Been thinking about getting a trailer for my 08 UC but decent ones
can be expensive ( would not want to put my $26K bike on a Craig's list $300 one).
Thought that the U-haul one might be an option if I only use it 3 to 4 times a year
for very long trips only. What do you guys think about a rental trailer such as teh U-haul one. Of course, if one is to be gone many days per trip then it would not be so cheap,
so I am only considering long trips where I would be gone 3 dyas or so.
http://www.uhaul.com/guide/index.asp...pentrailer-5x9
can be expensive ( would not want to put my $26K bike on a Craig's list $300 one).
Thought that the U-haul one might be an option if I only use it 3 to 4 times a year
for very long trips only. What do you guys think about a rental trailer such as teh U-haul one. Of course, if one is to be gone many days per trip then it would not be so cheap,
so I am only considering long trips where I would be gone 3 dyas or so.
http://www.uhaul.com/guide/index.asp...pentrailer-5x9
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Iowa
Uhhh... I bet you are gonna hear about another option... poke poke poke. 
As far as a trailer for when your bike breaks down and you need to take it far away for a few days to repair it ...
rent the U-haul on one way trip, drop it off and reserve it for the time you are gonna return.
As far as a trailer for when your bike breaks down and you need to take it far away for a few days to repair it ...
rent the U-haul on one way trip, drop it off and reserve it for the time you are gonna return.
Road Warrior
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From: Keene, CA
Uhhh... I bet you are gonna hear about another option... poke poke poke.
As far as a trailer for when your bike breaks down and you need to take it far away for a few days to repair it ...
rent the U-haul on one way trip, drop it off and reserve it for the time you are gonna return.
As far as a trailer for when your bike breaks down and you need to take it far away for a few days to repair it ...
rent the U-haul on one way trip, drop it off and reserve it for the time you are gonna return.
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From: Oregon City, OR
Used the U-haul 5X9 ramp trailer when I moved from So Cal to Vegas and again when I went from Phoenix to Portland (made 3 trips and just rode when i went from Vegas to Phoenix). Worked great every time. 1st time I pulled it behind a p/u and the 2nd time behind a U-haul truck. Don't think I paid more than 100 bucks either time.
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From: The Burgh
We have a Ford Explorer and U-Haul refused to rent us a motorcycle trailer, due to BS lawsuits with this SUV many years ago. They have no problem with the Mountaineer but don't wanna hear about the Explorer. Same friggin' SUV, just a different name, you morons!
Anyway, since U-Haul motorcycle trailers are junk, it was no big deal. I'm talking about the small red motorcycle trailers they rent for 15 or 20 bucks a day.
Anyway, since U-Haul motorcycle trailers are junk, it was no big deal. I'm talking about the small red motorcycle trailers they rent for 15 or 20 bucks a day.
Last edited by frenchbiker; Jan 12, 2010 at 04:12 PM.
Road Captain
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From: Pittsburgh, Pa.
+1 on checking rates on one way rentals. Couldn't believe how expensive rentals could be, just couldn't bring myself to do it. I ended up buying a new 6x12 enclosed v nose for right under $3000 back in 03.
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Arizona
It's your money, but if I were to use a bike trailer more than once a year, I'd buy one. You can get a utility trailer with chock and 6 D-ring tie downs for about $1,400 NEW. Maybe a couple of buddies can participate with you.
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From: St. George, UT
I used the 5x9 ramp U-Haul ramp trailor a number of times when moving back and forth from our house in ID to our house in Southern UT, and it does work well. Trails well even at freeway speeds. One way rates, charged at 3 day minimum, were about $105 each time.
I would stay away from the U-Haul motorcycle trailor, small tires, very light, doesn't like freeway speeds.
As far as buying a trailor, the economy of that depends on how many times you are going to use it.
I would stay away from the U-Haul motorcycle trailor, small tires, very light, doesn't like freeway speeds.
As far as buying a trailor, the economy of that depends on how many times you are going to use it.
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From: Western Wisconsin
I think friends sometimes use a trailer more than the owner.
