Enclosed Trailer Interior Questions
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 9,208
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From: Central Illinois, Between I-80 and I-74
Mount a battery on the trailer and put LED lighting down both sides high and low.
I also like to be able to hang the straps where I can reach them when sitting on the bike.
I also like to be able to hang the straps where I can reach them when sitting on the bike.
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Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 5,072
Likes: 104
From: Prescott, AZ
I am 59 - retired Firefighter - 5'6" and had a Kendon for a few years but got tired of always getting help to load and unload...
I too at times want to trailer to a location - then ride.. I live in Central Ca - I-5 north or South and 80 East to Utah is BORING - so the trailer
two years ago, I also wanted an enclosed - but smaller than yours - ended up building a 5X8 Wells Cargo Road Force with a V-Nose, ramp and side door. I build shelfs in the V-nose for helmets and stuff and a bar underneath for hanging jackets.. Works great..
Now here is my favorite part.
Remember, I am 5/6"....
I found this guy at the Reno Street Vibrations and thought it was too good to be true - called and talked to a custom Harley builder in the Fresno area - he got two and Loved them.. I bought one (not the cheapest thing, but GREAT) and installed it in my Wells Cargo.. Now I can load my bike in just a few min ALL by my self..
Drop the door and ride it up NO STRAPS..
used the Trailer last July from Turlock, Ca to Ogden, UT with NO problems..
http://www.bikersgostrapless.com/
http://www.bikersgostrapless.com/usi...cle-clamp.html
I too at times want to trailer to a location - then ride.. I live in Central Ca - I-5 north or South and 80 East to Utah is BORING - so the trailer
two years ago, I also wanted an enclosed - but smaller than yours - ended up building a 5X8 Wells Cargo Road Force with a V-Nose, ramp and side door. I build shelfs in the V-nose for helmets and stuff and a bar underneath for hanging jackets.. Works great..
Now here is my favorite part.
Remember, I am 5/6"....
I found this guy at the Reno Street Vibrations and thought it was too good to be true - called and talked to a custom Harley builder in the Fresno area - he got two and Loved them.. I bought one (not the cheapest thing, but GREAT) and installed it in my Wells Cargo.. Now I can load my bike in just a few min ALL by my self..
Drop the door and ride it up NO STRAPS..
used the Trailer last July from Turlock, Ca to Ogden, UT with NO problems..
http://www.bikersgostrapless.com/
http://www.bikersgostrapless.com/usi...cle-clamp.html
Last edited by harley0711; Mar 25, 2010 at 04:27 PM.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,442
Likes: 8
From: south
I am 59 - retired Firefighter - 5'6" and had a Kendon for a few years but got tired of always getting help to load and unload...
I too at times want to trailer to a location - then ride.. I live in Central Ca - I-5 north or South and 80 East to Utah is BORING - so the trailer
two years ago, I also wanted an enclosed - but smaller than yours - ended up building a 5X8 Wells Cargo Road Force with a V-Nose, ramp and side door. I build shelfs in the V-nose for helmets and stuff and a bar underneath for hanging jackets.. Works great..
Now here is my favorite part.
Remember, I am 5/6"....
I found this guy at the Reno Street Vibrations and thought it was too good to be true - called and talked to a custom Harley builder in the Fresno area - he got two and Loved them.. I bought one (not the cheapest thing, but GREAT) and installed it in my Wells Cargo.. Now I can load my bike in just a few min ALL by my self..
Drop the door and ride it up NO STRAPS..
used the Trailer last July from Turlock, Ca to Ogden, UT with NO problems..
http://www.bikersgostrapless.com/
http://www.bikersgostrapless.com/usi...cle-clamp.html
I too at times want to trailer to a location - then ride.. I live in Central Ca - I-5 north or South and 80 East to Utah is BORING - so the trailer
two years ago, I also wanted an enclosed - but smaller than yours - ended up building a 5X8 Wells Cargo Road Force with a V-Nose, ramp and side door. I build shelfs in the V-nose for helmets and stuff and a bar underneath for hanging jackets.. Works great..
Now here is my favorite part.
Remember, I am 5/6"....
I found this guy at the Reno Street Vibrations and thought it was too good to be true - called and talked to a custom Harley builder in the Fresno area - he got two and Loved them.. I bought one (not the cheapest thing, but GREAT) and installed it in my Wells Cargo.. Now I can load my bike in just a few min ALL by my self..
Drop the door and ride it up NO STRAPS..
used the Trailer last July from Turlock, Ca to Ogden, UT with NO problems..
http://www.bikersgostrapless.com/
http://www.bikersgostrapless.com/usi...cle-clamp.html
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
From: Denver CO
I have two of these in my enclosed 7X14 trailer. I have wheel chocks installed also. In my opinion, you can not buy a better and easier tie down system. Not exactly cheap, but neither is the bike you are hauling. http://www.bikersgostrapless.com/
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Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 3,873
Likes: 13
From: NW Arkansas
I made a "condor" like wheel chock. Best thing I did. Had those other types of chocks for awhile, but got wise and made a condor type. (Note: took all day to get it right so if your time is valuable, you might as well drop the bucks and buy one.) I believe the bike would ride without straps, but I tie off from the front down tubes and pull out about 55 degrees forward with Big Daddy power tyes. I use the tie down straps that come on the new bikes (cheap or free from dealer) and go straight out from the pass floorboard brackets to D rings in the floor.
I have towed several miles without incident. Had the trailer up on ride side wheel only once, dodging a bicycle seat in the road (darn pedal pushers) and the bike never moved. Might check out the condor like chock from Harbor Freight, not near the quality as the condor, but might be all you need, and it is cheap too!!!
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Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Way U.P. North
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Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Goldsboro, NC
Even with the locking chock I would tie down bike with 4 straps, not sure which way to to interpret Leftcoaster's reply. The locking chocks are nice because you can run the bike into one & it will keep the bike steady while you tie it down, I've never tried to block the bike, not sure I like that idea, you shouldn't have any problem if it's tied down tight with 4 straps.