...........ur bike trailers...
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 410
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From: Reseda, CA
You might consider getting a toy hauler type trailer.
Pros:
you can live in it (self contained) TV, microwave, oven, etc.
you can really load it up on a long haul
you can use it for a second garage/storage
good place to sleep for out of town guests if you are short on room
perfect for camping and great when off road
Cons:
it will cost a lot more than a standard closed trailer
I have one because I do desert dirt bike riding in So Cal. A toy hauler has been a great investment for me and camping is a great way to see this fine country. You can get one for a steal right now.
Let us know what you get and how you like it.
Pros:
you can live in it (self contained) TV, microwave, oven, etc.
you can really load it up on a long haul
you can use it for a second garage/storage
good place to sleep for out of town guests if you are short on room
perfect for camping and great when off road
Cons:
it will cost a lot more than a standard closed trailer
I have one because I do desert dirt bike riding in So Cal. A toy hauler has been a great investment for me and camping is a great way to see this fine country. You can get one for a steal right now.
Let us know what you get and how you like it.
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Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 39
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From: Ft. Worth, Texas
I have a 13 foot big tex trailer, its heavy duty for sure and can haul 2 dressers or three soft tails plus a bunch of other stuff, tool boxes and such. Also has a large stone guard in front.
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 410
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From: Reseda, CA
I use my toy hauler as a second garage and have a dirt bike and Stinger buggy. It is a good idea to crack a window in the toy hauler if you store your bikes, ATVs, etc. because of the "possibility" of fuel fumes. I turn off the fuel switch and make sure the caps are tight on the tanks. That does the trick for me and it is not normal to smell gas. If I smell gas then I know I have a leak somewhere. If for any reason you have a gas smell that you can't air out, it might be a leak in your fueling station/system-that is not a good thing. If your rides leak or don't seal well, run them out of gas or remove the gas, before storage.
I can't wait for the So Cal desert riding season!
I can't wait for the So Cal desert riding season!
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From: OH
Looks like the others have summed it up pretty well. Whatever you end up with just make certain that you have enough vehicle to haul it with. I know that hauling stuff here in flat Ohio is a big difference from hauling stuff in the mountains. It's not just the engine that makes the difference. It's also the brakes and the weight of the vehicle that makes a difference in your controlling the trailer vs. the trailer controlling you. I learned a lot about hauling heavy stuff growing up on a farm and hauling boats on the great lakes.
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From: KMHT KFMY
My bike doesn't spend a lot of time on the trailer, usually just to winter storage and back, or the once a year trip to my friends shop for some upgrades, so I didn't want to have a dedicated trailer for it
so I got a 5 X 8 open trailer, drop ramp, plywood deck, and 15 inch wheels that I use for dump runs, getting mulch, etc too.
I have it set up with a Pingle removable chock, and my 6 tie down points are forged eye bolts into the structure of the trailer. I'm into it for about a thousand bucks.
so I got a 5 X 8 open trailer, drop ramp, plywood deck, and 15 inch wheels that I use for dump runs, getting mulch, etc too.
I have it set up with a Pingle removable chock, and my 6 tie down points are forged eye bolts into the structure of the trailer. I'm into it for about a thousand bucks.