Enclosed trailer suggestions
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 385
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From: Ontario Canada
I have a 7x14 dual axle V nose "Lowrider" by Cargo Mate. Torsion axles, "Beavertail" rear for lowest possible loading angle, all LED's inside & out with loading lights, rubber "Checkerplate" floor covering, E-track & D rings, upper cabinet in the nose. Holds two deckers and a softtail no problem, could probably fit four bikes, but would be very tight.
The free standing chocks work best for me so that I can adjust the load to balance the trailer, tongue weight is good, just not TOO much of it.
The free standing chocks work best for me so that I can adjust the load to balance the trailer, tongue weight is good, just not TOO much of it.
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 124
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From: Lexington, KY
Great thread, since I'm about ready to pull the trigger on a bike trailer for my buddy and my bikes. Even traded in my Honda Ridgeline last week for a F-150 SCREW, to handle some towing better. Although that Ridgeline did a decent job with 2 Harley's on a 16' open trailer with 4 people and plenty of cargo. But fuel economy stunk. I think I'm going with a enclosed 7X12 Aluminum low height. Enough room for 2 bikes, and maybe a bit of camping.
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
From: Canyon Lake, CA
Low Boy Enclosed trailer... Just Too Low!
Well, I purchased a really nice Interstate "Low Boy" trailer 6 x 12 and happy with the purchase except that... My first trip out towing behind my RV I have already scrapped the front on two separate occasions. One time pulling into a gas station and the other into a parking lt. So, I think I am going to forgo having the low boy and change the axel out to increase ride hight by 4 inches.
At this point I have a 10" drop hitch of my RV and the trailer still rides high by two inches in front... And it still scrapes on minor driveways. Just thought everyone should keep that in their mind when looking for a new trailer. The drop axel really makes it easy to load... Cool! But damn, I've already scrapped twice and they were not even that bad of driveways. I would forget trying to ever use it to haul one of my other toys to the dessert completely.
Just keep it in mind when you are looking for a trailer.
At this point I have a 10" drop hitch of my RV and the trailer still rides high by two inches in front... And it still scrapes on minor driveways. Just thought everyone should keep that in their mind when looking for a new trailer. The drop axel really makes it easy to load... Cool! But damn, I've already scrapped twice and they were not even that bad of driveways. I would forget trying to ever use it to haul one of my other toys to the dessert completely.
Just keep it in mind when you are looking for a trailer.
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
From: Canyon Lake, CA
Enclosed Low Boy trailer is Too Low!
Well, I purchased a really nice Interstate "Low Boy" trailer 6 x 12 and happy with the purchase except that... My first trip out towing behind my RV I have already scrapped the front on two separate occasions. One time pulling into a gas station and the other into a parking lt. So, I think I am going to forgo having the low boy and change the axel out to increase ride hight by 4 inches.
At this point I have a 10" drop hitch of my RV and the trailer still rides high by two inches in front... And it still scrapes on minor driveways. Just thought everyone should keep that in their mind when looking for a new trailer. The drop axel really makes it easy to load... Cool! But damn, I've already scrapped twice and they were not even that bad of driveways. I would forget trying to ever use it to haul one of my other toys to the dessert completely.
Just keep it in mind when you are looking for a trailer.
At this point I have a 10" drop hitch of my RV and the trailer still rides high by two inches in front... And it still scrapes on minor driveways. Just thought everyone should keep that in their mind when looking for a new trailer. The drop axel really makes it easy to load... Cool! But damn, I've already scrapped twice and they were not even that bad of driveways. I would forget trying to ever use it to haul one of my other toys to the dessert completely.
Just keep it in mind when you are looking for a trailer.
Supporter
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 4,133
Likes: 147
From: Grays Creek, NC
Sorry to hear your having troubles, I've never had issues with my lower trailer but your might be even lower since mine is a 2006 HH. Care to show any side pics or were you to mad to take any?
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 27
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From: Canyon Lake, CA
Sure, I'll take some pics next time I'm near the trailer and post em. Seems like a worth while investment time to share the issue. Who knows, maybe I'm doing something wrong? Although... I've been pulling trailers for 25 years and never really had an issue on any others in general.
We finally picked up a 6x10 (+3 ft. V-nose) single axle Legend trailer. Couldn't be happier as it suits our needs perfectly.
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From: Niagara, Ontario, Canada
Had a 5 X 10 V Nose, low profile trailer, sold it, and picked up one of these Aeroshield units, so far love it, can see everything behind me, easy to load, easy to store. Check them out http://aeroshieldtrailer.com/ I think they have a dealer out there in Mass.
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From: NW Arkansas
Had a 5 X 10 V Nose, low profile trailer, sold it, and picked up one of these Aeroshield units, so far love it, can see everything behind me, easy to load, easy to store. Check them out http://aeroshieldtrailer.com/ I think they have a dealer out there in Mass.