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Jan 27, 2011 | 08:23 AM

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reh13

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I've owned 4 wells cargo cyclewagons (2 - 5X10's and 2 - 7x12's), 2 haulmark lowhaulers (both 7x12's), and 1 pace (7x12, I believe it was called a legacy). I still have a 7x12 wells cargo. If I was in the market for a trailer, it would be another wells cargo.

Jan 27, 2011 | 08:30 AM

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Razorback

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Rance Aluminum- Renegade/Rough Rider

Triton enclosed drive in drive out

Jan 27, 2011 | 08:33 AM

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Sandcrab

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My opinion

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Originally Posted by RVTRKN

I'm looking at buying an enclosed trailer to haul my FLHTK, what are the better trailers and some opinions please.

There are some very good trailers out there, but first decide whether you want an aluminum or steel trailer. An aluminum trailer will carry more than the steel because it weighs less of course. For example, most single axles have a 3500 lb rating, and if the trailer weighs 2000 lbs empty, you can carry 1500 lbs. Aluminim trailers usually cost more than the steel however so be advised. There are some on ebay right now that you might want to look at, one is a buy it now for $3199 6X12.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

Second thing you need to decide is how big a trailer you need and how big a trailer you really want. You can put one bike in a small trailer, but do you have room to move around it to tie it down without sucking in your gut. The height is important also, as it is much easier to work in one that you can stand upright as opposed to always hunched over. Every time I get serious, I think about my friends who may want to tag along with me, so I keep looking at tandem axle trailers, but if I were to buy one just for me, it would be an aluminum 6X12 like the one above.

Jan 27, 2011 | 08:34 AM

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big6x6

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There are a LOT of enclosed trailer brands out there...most of them are plenty good enough. Lots of local brands.. You don't need a super-fancy trailer unless you just have to have it. I have an Arising Industries 7X12 single axle....no brakes. 7x12 WILL handle two bike with not much a problem. i bought it used and I wouldn't take anything for it. It had four floor tie downs and I installed an extra two, total six. It also came with two elcheapo chocks and I replaced with Bike Pro chock. Hard to get a new decent trailer for less than $4500-5000. I found mine in craigslist, less than a year old...I paid $2600...owner threw in like-keyed locks and tie down straps.

Jan 27, 2011 | 05:17 PM

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Cosmic Charlie

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http://www.aerotrailers.com/

this website has A LOT of info about toy carrier trailers in general, to get you acquainted with size, quality, load range, options .... and their product seems TOPS ...

ps - torsion bar suspension is not a good way to go, high failure rate and replacements may be hard to find ... leaf springs generally a better choice -

Jan 27, 2011 | 05:40 PM

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Egldr05

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Originally Posted by Cosmic Charlie

http://www.aerotrailers.com/

ps - torsion bar suspension is not a good way to go, high failure rate and replacements may be hard to find ... leaf springs generally a better choice -

Several trailers with torsion suspension and never had a problem. For me it's the only way to go, much smoother towing.

Rick

Jan 27, 2011 | 06:06 PM

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reh13

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I've owned a bunch of trailers (motorcycle, boat, utility, etc...), equipped with torsion bar suspension, and never had a suspension related problem. As far as I'm concerned, it's the only thing to have.

Jan 27, 2011 | 06:11 PM

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timberland

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From: Log home in SE Michigan full time. Log cabin in east TN, Smoky Mountians part time

I've had a Southwest Expressline, 7x14 ( same as United Expressline ) it was an excellent trailer, however it was a cargo trailer with barn rear doors. Worked great as a construction trailer and for the two times we towed it to Fl from MI during bike week. I now have a Haulmark low hauler 7x12, excellent trailer, drop deck , tows great fits two baggers and plenty of room for luggage inside. My friend has a Timberwolf low hauler 8x14, that's a really nice trailer and can load 3 bikes if NONE are baggers. Its heavy though. All of my and my friend trailers are torsion and tandem axle with brakes on both axles.