Enclosed trailer suggestions
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 136
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From: NE, PA
Good idea about using the trailer to camp out of but I know with mine, there's no way to secure the side door once your inside and even if you could, some asshat could secure the side door and rear ramp door from the outside and your never get out!!!!!! Yeah, I think about stuff like that......
....I do like the hidden floor panel idea!!
Supporter
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Grays Creek, NC
Good idea about using the trailer to camp out of but I know with mine, there's no way to secure the side door once your inside and even if you could, some asshat could secure the side door and rear ramp door from the outside and your never get out!!!!!! Yeah, I think about stuff like that......
A fifth wheel toy hauler is in the works but for family traveling and camping the trailer works great for now, sometimes we don't even bring the bike.
Last time we camped in Gatlinburg TN I must have had 20 guys come up to the fire at night to see and talk bikes, felt a little weird saying I didn't bring the bike because we were just camping with the motorcycle trailer!
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 267
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From: Bear Creek PA
Wow, it took 41 posts before someone even mentioned "tow vehicle." TV needs to be your first consideration when buying a trailer, unless you're planning to make two purchases (one expected and one unexpected!) Lots of trailer dealers will tell you "Sure, your truck can pull this," when they don't either really know or really care if that's right, they just want to make a sale (RV dealers are notorious for this.) So just make sure you can pull (and stop) whatever you buy.
BTW, I've seen PARoadking1's trailer in action, it's pretty kick-***. Bike hauler, Jeep hauler, shower house, bedroom, movie lounge, and all-around party central.
BTW, I've seen PARoadking1's trailer in action, it's pretty kick-***. Bike hauler, Jeep hauler, shower house, bedroom, movie lounge, and all-around party central.
Last edited by Taranwanderer; Dec 9, 2013 at 08:15 AM.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Northern Utah
Although mine are a little larger than what the OP was asking about I have owned both the Wells Cargo and now a Haulmark Edge Race trailer. The build quality in both has been great although feel the Haulmark to be a cut above the Wells Cargo in overall quality and fit & finish.
Our Haulmark is a 26' in which I had extra height added as well as a longer tongue. I also had 7k pound axles installed vs. the standard 5200 pound. We haul our Jeep as well as the Ultra Classic when the wife and I travel so we can enjoy the best of both worlds. I installed Pingel wheel chocks and extra mounting hardware so I could mount them in different locations depending on whether we haul one two or more bikes.
Two years ago when my son had his Buell, we were also able to haul his Buell, our 2010 Wide Glide and the Jeep when we went to Ouray to ride hwy 550 to Silverton.
We have some friends that bought a small version of ours tohaul their RK in behind their 30' class C motorhome. I helped them set it up and it is nice other than I would have gone with a tandem axle and a little large to haul two bikes if necessary.
Mike.
Our Haulmark is a 26' in which I had extra height added as well as a longer tongue. I also had 7k pound axles installed vs. the standard 5200 pound. We haul our Jeep as well as the Ultra Classic when the wife and I travel so we can enjoy the best of both worlds. I installed Pingel wheel chocks and extra mounting hardware so I could mount them in different locations depending on whether we haul one two or more bikes.
Two years ago when my son had his Buell, we were also able to haul his Buell, our 2010 Wide Glide and the Jeep when we went to Ouray to ride hwy 550 to Silverton.
We have some friends that bought a small version of ours tohaul their RK in behind their 30' class C motorhome. I helped them set it up and it is nice other than I would have gone with a tandem axle and a little large to haul two bikes if necessary.
Mike.
Intermediate
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 36
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From: Bardstown
Good idea about using the trailer to camp out of but I know with mine, there's no way to secure the side door once your inside and even if you could, some asshat could secure the side door and rear ramp door from the outside and your never get out!!!!!! Yeah, I think about stuff like that......
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 840
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From: Lafayette LA.
Lots of good information and food for thought. I'm going to start looking around for something in the 7' or 8' x 12' to 14'. I like the idea of hauling the bike and holding up in the trailer when I get there.
I might need to go bigger. ****, it never ends does it?
I might need to go bigger. ****, it never ends does it?
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 136
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From: NE, PA
Nope. I have a 20' now, but if I were to do it again, I would go with 26' so you could have stationary living quarters and still pull the bike in at night . I currently have to pull the bike out to fold the bed down.
But remember, a bigger trailer means more weight. Make sure your truck can tow properly. Weight distribution hitch is a must with larger trailers.
. I currently have to pull the bike out to fold the bed down.But remember, a bigger trailer means more weight. Make sure your truck can tow properly. Weight distribution hitch is a must with larger trailers.
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Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Davie, FL
Bike Garage
Nope. I have a 20' now, but if I were to do it again, I would go with 26' so you could have stationary living quarters and still pull the bike in at night . I currently have to pull the bike out to fold the bed down.
But remember, a bigger trailer means more weight. Make sure your truck can tow properly. Weight distribution hitch is a must with larger trailers.
. I currently have to pull the bike out to fold the bed down.But remember, a bigger trailer means more weight. Make sure your truck can tow properly. Weight distribution hitch is a must with larger trailers.
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Road Master
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 1,137
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From: illinois
suggestions.... do not get a single axle. no matter what do not get a single axle. reasons if you blow a tire your bike could shift or fall over biggest reason. 2 you want electric brakes and most single axel trailers do not have electric brakes. also if you want cabinets you will have to order them since most dealers do not like to install them after the trailer is built( its harder to do after its built). other then that most trailers are about the same over all I personally like haulmark.
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 136
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From: NE, PA
Something else to be careful of. Some of the trailer companies that you see online that are made down south, feedback from my local trailer company is that they are in inferior trailers and the frame will break or twist after use. They actually had one come in for repair where the frame was patched with plate steel not frame tubing. Make sure the company has been in business for years. Some keep going out of business and start up under a new name, which will void any warranty you may have.
If you plan on carrying some decent weight, make sure the frame is 2 x 6, not 2 x 4.
I am very please with my Hallmark trailer, and the fact that it was made in PA (near me) was a bonus.
If you plan on carrying some decent weight, make sure the frame is 2 x 6, not 2 x 4.
I am very please with my Hallmark trailer, and the fact that it was made in PA (near me) was a bonus.