Enclosed Trailer Interior Questions
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Seattle, WA
It would be nice if you guys could post PICS of the interior set ups of your trailers if possible.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: East Coast
I have a 7 x 12 Haulmark Trailer, Bike Pro brackets for the front wheels of two, staggered of course because of hard bags. I also have e-track mounted down both walls, I use it to hang my straps, behind the e-track I put a Harley blanket one on each side so the straps won't mark up the walls as they hand down. I have mounted inside a spare tire on a wheel. If your trailer has diamond plate on the front to act as stone guard. You might want to make sure this is sealed at the top because I had the floor rot out on one side because the water getting behind that diamond plate runs water directly on to the wooden floor. I have re-worked mine so it is tight and sealed with clear sealer.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: south
I have a 7 x 12 Haulmark Trailer, Bike Pro brackets for the front wheels of two, staggered of course because of hard bags. I also have e-track mounted down both walls, I use it to hang my straps, behind the e-track I put a Harley blanket one on each side so the straps won't mark up the walls as they hand down. I have mounted inside a spare tire on a wheel. If your trailer has diamond plate on the front to act as stone guard. You might want to make sure this is sealed at the top because I had the floor rot out on one side because the water getting behind that diamond plate runs water directly on to the wooden floor. I have re-worked mine so it is tight and sealed with clear sealer.
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From: Illinois
I went with a 8.5 X 20 to set up for three bikes and room for camping and tool bench.
With a tandem axle be sure to locate the wheel chocks so that 70% of the weight is ahead of the rear axle. Also that 10% of the total weight of trailer and load is on the hitch.
The owners manual of the truck will state trailer brakes for that load, sway bar and load equalizing hitch. You must do this to avoid additional liability in case of an accident. The other guys lawyer's are big into looking for proper equipment when a towing vehicle is involved.
Here is some interior picks. I have made mine somewhat of a museum of all the patch rides, cards and pins that I got in the last 30 or so years.
With a tandem axle be sure to locate the wheel chocks so that 70% of the weight is ahead of the rear axle. Also that 10% of the total weight of trailer and load is on the hitch.
The owners manual of the truck will state trailer brakes for that load, sway bar and load equalizing hitch. You must do this to avoid additional liability in case of an accident. The other guys lawyer's are big into looking for proper equipment when a towing vehicle is involved.
Here is some interior picks. I have made mine somewhat of a museum of all the patch rides, cards and pins that I got in the last 30 or so years.
6th Gear
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 13
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From: Millerton, NY
My wife and I are also retired and this is what we are putting together.
http://harleyhauler.blogspot.com/2010/02/blog-post.html
http://harleyhauler.blogspot.com/2010/02/blog-post.html
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 496
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From: Chardon, Ohio
I'm with the guys who like the Condor. I hall all my bikes with it. One thing to remenber for guys who haul with a half ton (like me) is everything you add ,like benches, storage, shelfs, ect.ect. adds weight. my 16 foot and 3 harleys can work my truck pretty good. just saying.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 139
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From: Eastern Iowa
Great thread, I have a 27' that I use for snowmobiling, but going to be trailering 4-6 bikes in July.
I have been researching tie downs, have a good friend that does the block under frame GREAT IDEA IMO (carpet those blocks if you are worried about paint!)
I personally have a hanger system for coats, helmets from lowes. Floor is rubber and plastic designed for sleds. Trying to decide if I remove it or keep it in for this trip. Guess I will decided when the time comes to mount the chokes.
This was my first set up. All steel with a 1/2ton. stabilizer and tors bars and about killed my 1/2 ton.
Now this is the one I have now. All aluminum with a duramax pulling it down the road. Would not own a trailer that isnt a deep v. Put 100's of miles on and it saves plenty at the gas pumps.
I pulled a buddies to texas a couple years ago and it was only a 10' long standard steel trailer and it sucks the fuel.
I have been researching tie downs, have a good friend that does the block under frame GREAT IDEA IMO (carpet those blocks if you are worried about paint!)
I personally have a hanger system for coats, helmets from lowes. Floor is rubber and plastic designed for sleds. Trying to decide if I remove it or keep it in for this trip. Guess I will decided when the time comes to mount the chokes.
This was my first set up. All steel with a 1/2ton. stabilizer and tors bars and about killed my 1/2 ton.
Now this is the one I have now. All aluminum with a duramax pulling it down the road. Would not own a trailer that isnt a deep v. Put 100's of miles on and it saves plenty at the gas pumps.
I pulled a buddies to texas a couple years ago and it was only a 10' long standard steel trailer and it sucks the fuel.
Last edited by familyman; Mar 31, 2010 at 08:20 AM.
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From: Lake City, Florida (Native)
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
I don't trailer often but if going to want to do it right ... Hauls both my Bikes Tools and More Besides...
Last edited by JayStronghawk; Mar 31, 2010 at 06:40 AM.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 922
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From: Riverside, TX
7x16 Pace American. I had the ceiling 1' higher to 7' instead of the std 6', had AC/Heat Strip, insulated walls, etc. I built the cabinets on the front (still have to add the doors/drawers). Have quick detach wheel chocks, 4 tie-downs per bike (2 front/2 rear). We sleep in it too. add a porta potty and a queen size blow up mattress. Just spent 4 days in Bandera in it.
Last edited by keltonkrew; Mar 31, 2010 at 07:34 AM.