Enclosed trailers?
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Indian Land, SC
I have a 7 x 12 V nose set up for two touring bikes. Haven't tried putting the two RKs in it yet but will in a few days if I can get it out of my WET backyard. Set up with with Pingel chocks and D-rings set up to Pingel recommendations.
Watch the weight of the trailer. Mine's tandem axle and heavy metal (vs aluminum) and I get between 10 and 12 mpg on the highway with an F150 (which makes us question whether to trailer or just ride.)
Watch the weight of the trailer. Mine's tandem axle and heavy metal (vs aluminum) and I get between 10 and 12 mpg on the highway with an F150 (which makes us question whether to trailer or just ride.)
Agree with HDV-Glide; you should expect to get low mileage dragging a wagon. I have a 7x14 V nose and it fits 2 full size stagered inside with plenty of storage space. I wired in some 110 lights and shelves in the front, insulated the roof and the trailer will double as a place to bed down if need be. Can plug in to house current for creature comfort if need be for tunes, lights etc... 
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: The Great Southwest Desert
My Dodge Ram with the 5.9L drops to 16mpg with the trailer. 13 if I put the big camper on it and pull the trailer. That's all in the mtns, I don't know how it would do on the flats.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: South Carolina
Hmmmm... thought mine was 8x12, now I'll have to measure it. Haulmark. Using it as a "garage" while stationed on Parris Island. Couldn't see point of paying $100 a month for 3 years... bought mine used for $3000. Came out ahead & bike is parked right behind the BOQ. Works great.
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: griffin ga
I roll with a 7x16 but I haul 3 bikes.. if I had to do it over I'd go with a 8.5x 20-24.. just makes it easer.. but for 2 bikes the 20-24 ft may be over kill,, it also depends on your tow vehical to...
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From: Southern Maryland
Disclaimer??
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Stellar HDF Member
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From: Southern Maryland
Pictures please
Am not sure which tie downs you mean. Most trailers come with a 5K tie down, some with a backing plate, some without. Can you provide a picture of what I should not be getting. Thanks
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Florence, MT (Bitterroot Valley)
I've got a 7X14 enclosed trailer, and it's none too big for two dressers. Bigger is better as said above, and you'll still need to stagger them to make it work safely.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 922
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From: Riverside, TX
I was going to buy a 7x14, but when I spec'ed it out, the 7x16 was $100 more so I went that route. I have torsion axles and the trailer rides real smooth. my bikes are staggared 2 feet so the engine guards dont hit.