Enclosed trailer suggestions
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 228
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From: Katy, TX
I couldn't agree more with this statement. I currently have a 6X12 Interstate fully enclosed cargo trailer. It is perfect for one bike. Or two smaller bikes. I have had two Dynas in it but it still took some doing. Now that I have my RK I would be hard pressed to to get another bike in the trailer.
That one foot wider and two feet longer makes a world of difference.
That one foot wider and two feet longer makes a world of difference.
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 59
Likes: 0
From: Kansas
I bought a Arising 5X8 V nose yesterday. Looked at several others and it was by far put together better . Put wheel chock , Carpet and E track in it today . I wanted something small enough I could pull with my wifes rig or I would of went bigger .
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 27
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From: Canyon Lake, CA
Low Boy Trailer Update -
Ok, So I took some pics... After looking at the situation I believe its due to the RV length behind the rear wheels. If I were in a truck, the back end would not dip as low... But due to the long length behind my RV tires, I don't believe it is a good solution to run a low boy trailer for "my RV" set up.. Simple reasoning. Front of RV goes up driveway (or what ever) and rear end dips really low forcing hitch and trailer tongue to drag. I have a 35' motorhome. Perfect size for us... Just not practical with low boy trailer.
I'm also showing the inside set up of my trailer with the Lock N Load Wheel Chock set up which I highly recommend. Ive been loading bikes for 40 years and its never been easier! Lock-N-Load Motorcycle Wheel Chocks and Tie Down System - YouTube
Also added two Thule bike racks for easy load n go of mountain bikes.
I'm also showing the inside set up of my trailer with the Lock N Load Wheel Chock set up which I highly recommend. Ive been loading bikes for 40 years and its never been easier! Lock-N-Load Motorcycle Wheel Chocks and Tie Down System - YouTube
Also added two Thule bike racks for easy load n go of mountain bikes.
Ok, So I contacted Interstate and he recommend taking the main jack off and installing a swinging side jack on... The bottom of the main jack was what was scraping even when fully retracted. So after installation it actually reduced my scrape hight by about an 1 3/4... So we'll give this a shot and see how it goes... It still is 2 1/4 less hight then if I ran a standard hight trailer which is 4" over the low boy height. Every inch counts... So i've heard!
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 318
Likes: 1
From: Central Texas
Could not see buying an expensive trailer since I don't trailer much but when I do it's loooong distance. Went down to Lowe's and got one of their 6x10 trailers. They have 15'' tires so they can haul *** down the hwy. The only thing I did was since the floor seemed spongey to me I got 3/4 in plywood (yeah I know over kill) and put it down to make the floor rock solid and put in some heavier tie downs. The trailer has made a bunch of cross country trips with an Electra Glide.....
Supporter
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 4,133
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From: Grays Creek, NC
Guess a lot of the cost would depend on what you use it for, mine helps me and friends move to help keep things dry and we have also used it a few times as a small camper. Once during Sturgis bike week.
We have used it camping in Gatlinburg Tenn before. Also gets used a lot for a garage when I have to go away to military schools that last a month or more, nice to still be able to ride every night and not have to leave your bike parked in the rain.
Not everyone needs or can afford one but mine gets used plenty for other reasons than hauling a motorcycle.
We have used it camping in Gatlinburg Tenn before. Also gets used a lot for a garage when I have to go away to military schools that last a month or more, nice to still be able to ride every night and not have to leave your bike parked in the rain.
Not everyone needs or can afford one but mine gets used plenty for other reasons than hauling a motorcycle.
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Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 541
Likes: 3
From: Sherwood Park AB Canada
+1 on the tandem axles, they pull much better. Single axle trailers are more prone to sway when they are not properly loaded or you encountered side winds. And they do suck when a tire blows!