can you fit two touring bikes on a 5'x8' trailer?
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 349
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From: Poconos, PA
I trailer bikes all the time. It is not a good idea to try two bikes in such a small area. Strap angles will have to vary giving unequal tension on either side of the bike and the bikes will be too close together. You are asking for trouble.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2010
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While it is possible on some 5x8 trailers, I wouldn't do it.
Borrowed a buddy's 5x8 utility trailer to get my bike to the shop one day.
While the bike fit on the trailer, I had to remove the ramp since it wouldn't close since the back of the bike was hanging over the end of the trailer; had the bike straight in due to wheel chock placement, and the bike is nearly 8' 3" long. Tying it down wasn't an issue as he had some tiedown points.
The real reason I wouldn't do it though, is that the 5x8 trailer just didn't seem stable enough with a 900lb bike sitting on it. I would have preferred another foot in width for stability, and I was only going about seven miles. I can't imagine putting two on it let alone going anywhere with it.
Borrowed a buddy's 5x8 utility trailer to get my bike to the shop one day.
While the bike fit on the trailer, I had to remove the ramp since it wouldn't close since the back of the bike was hanging over the end of the trailer; had the bike straight in due to wheel chock placement, and the bike is nearly 8' 3" long. Tying it down wasn't an issue as he had some tiedown points.
The real reason I wouldn't do it though, is that the 5x8 trailer just didn't seem stable enough with a 900lb bike sitting on it. I would have preferred another foot in width for stability, and I was only going about seven miles. I can't imagine putting two on it let alone going anywhere with it.
Like others have said. 2 touring bikes are probably too much for a cargo trailer.
I sold my 5x8 trailer because my SG would only clear the door by 1 inch.
Guess I'll be using the horse trailer if I ever have to trailer it.
I sold my 5x8 trailer because my SG would only clear the door by 1 inch.
Guess I'll be using the horse trailer if I ever have to trailer it.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: On. Canada
Even if you figure out a way to do it, remember you're dealing with +/- 1700 pounds of weight. I don't think too many 5x8 trailers are rated for that.
Harris
Denver, CO
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Harris
Denver, CO
www.youtube.com/conedown
But I don't recommend squeezing 2 bikes on it. Just asking for trouble.
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