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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by krountre
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.)
Considering your pulling a trailer with two large bikes in it, 10-12 MPG is not that bad. I'm pulling a 7x14 v-nose with my Dodge Dakota with a high output V-8 and get about the same hauling 2-3 bikes. When you pull any kind of trailer, MPG goes out the window. If we wanted to save money, we wouldn't being riding Harley Davidson's.....
 
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 08:11 AM
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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...
 
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 10:02 AM
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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.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 10:43 AM
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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.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 10:49 AM
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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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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by ks-waterbug
Looks like you got the size covered.... Now time to find the best price! I bought my Kingdom Trailer back in 2007 and it Rocks... Best bang for the buck, and worth taking a look at if you haven't already!


http://kingdomtrailers.com


Are you in any way connected to Kingdom Trailers?
 
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Sandcrab
Are you in any way connected to Kingdom Trailers?
Nope... In fact ran across them by accident when I was living in South Carolina.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Moog Player
Make sure you get good tie downs. Those stamped steel plates with wire formed loops and held to the floor with screws are NOT good tie down points.
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
 
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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.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 12:20 PM
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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.
 
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