Topic: New trailer! (Read 24167 times)

SBB · « **on:** December 28, 2007, 01:45:50 PM »

Just won the bid on a new trailer.
I have the big one and the small one but one this size is real convenient.
It's a Haulmark Edge 7 X 12 with "V" nose.
Here's a few pictures.

SBB · « **Reply #1 on:** December 28, 2007, 01:46:24 PM »

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SBB · « **Reply #2 on:** December 28, 2007, 01:46:51 PM »

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SBB · « **Reply #3 on:** December 28, 2007, 01:47:21 PM »

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SBB · « **Reply #4 on:** December 28, 2007, 01:49:11 PM »

I really like the room of the "V" nose.

And besides, gotta keep up with the Hogbreath's.

SBB · « **Reply #5 on:** December 28, 2007, 01:51:44 PM »

Will probably take this to Maggie Valley in case someone needs to be picked up!

(unless Mrs. We gets on my case real bad then we will ride)

and dOOd will be proud of me, it's in his colors!

sadunbar · « **Reply #6 on:** December 28, 2007, 01:59:01 PM »

Quote from: Silver-Black on December 28, 2007, 01:45:50 PM

Just won the bid on a new trailer.
I have the big one and the small one but one this size is real convenient.
It's a Haulmark Edge 7 X 12 with "V" nose.
Here's a few pictures.

NICE looking trailer... congratulations...

I am curious....do you know what it weighs?

Scott

SBB · « **Reply #7 on:** December 28, 2007, 02:03:25 PM »

Quote from: sadunbar on December 28, 2007, 01:59:01 PM

NICE looking trailer... congratulations...

I am curious....do you know what it weighs?

Scott

scott just went to the www.haulmark.com site

info says it weighs 1700 lbs.

Fired00d · « **Reply #8 on:** December 28, 2007, 02:16:13 PM »

Quote from: Silver-Black on December 28, 2007, 01:51:44 PM

Will probably take this to Maggie Valley in case someone needs to be picked up!

(unless Mrs. We gets on my case real bad then we will ride)

and dOOd will be proud of me, it's in his colors!

Sweeeeeet.

You're right it is the right color.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Boatman · « **Reply #9 on:** December 28, 2007, 02:24:01 PM »

Nice to see you keep the economy going Chip. Haulmark makes a real nice trailer and the V nose gives you a little room to move around the front of the bikes and for additional storeage.

ggraves427 · « **Reply #10 on:** December 28, 2007, 02:53:37 PM »

What was your bid, I promise I won't tell anyone.

Special_Ed · « **Reply #11 on:** December 28, 2007, 04:17:13 PM »

Looks nice Chip!

HUBBARD · « **Reply #12 on:** December 28, 2007, 04:27:09 PM »

Quote from: Silver-Black on December 28, 2007, 01:49:11 PM

I really like the room of the "V" nose.

And besides, gotta keep up with the Hogbreath's.

Nice lookin' trailer! Plenty of room to lay down, but don't bump your head!

Why didn't you get a FEATHERLITE, Scrooge? I know you could afford it!

Later--HUBBARD

SBB · « **Reply #13 on:** December 28, 2007, 07:22:58 PM »

Quote from: HUBBARD on December 28, 2007, 04:27:09 PM

Nice lookin' trailer! Plenty of room to lay down, but don't bump your head! Why didn't you get a FEATHERLITE, Scrooge? I know you could afford it! Later--HUBBARD

Hubbard

I wanted the best for my needs so that's what I bought.
*********************************************************

So, you old goat, have you made your reservation for Maggie Valley 08?

A couple of people have asked if your coming and my answer is always the same.

He's scared!

But there exist the possibility you could prove me wrong and show up.

But I got more money bet on Hoist getting a batwing than you showing.

What you say there "TaterTot"?

Twolanerider · « **Reply #14 on:** December 28, 2007, 09:01:37 PM »

The V-Nose coupled with the side door would be real handy during tie-down and for extra general space up front. My little all fiberglass Excalibur trailer with the raising lid works great (enough) for a single bike on the rare occasions it's needed. But if I suddenly found myself with red SERGs and SERKs aplenty I'd have to consider something like this as a great way to get two bikes somewhere.

HUBBARD · « **Reply #15 on:** December 28, 2007, 09:37:42 PM »

Quote from: Silver-Black on December 28, 2007, 07:22:58 PM

Hubbard

I wanted the best for my needs so that's what I bought.
*********************************************************

So, you old goat, have you made your reservation for Maggie Valley 08?

A couple of people have asked if your coming and my answer is always the same.

He's scared!

But there exist the possibility you could prove me wrong and show up.

But I got more money bet on Hoist getting a batwing than you showing.

What you say there "TaterTot"?

Oh..NO! You bought an inferior trailer, 'cause it had Harley colors on it. Them Haulmark dudes know how to market, don't they? You're haulin' $50-60,000.00 worth of Motorsickles around in a $2500.00 trailer, hooked to a $45,000.00 Truck! Kinda' like a "turd", in the Champagne, ain't it? Then, there's the "SCARED", word. WTF are you talkin' about? Just 'cause I can't galavant around the country on a whim like you can, ('cause I ain't got a 1000 Mexicans workin' for me), you taint the reputation of an UNDEFEATED, 1070 lb., Bagger, namely, "Ol' Maudie." Surely, you jest. While you, and eveyone else, may take some comfort in ya'lls investment in the endless pursuit of HORSEPOWER, I've been workin' my a$$ off. Yet, I remain, at this point in time, at the helm of my reign. That said, it remains to be seen who can dust the Ol' Girl. And, if that AUGUST event ever does come to pass, which I doubt, it will only happen that one time. My schedule will determine whether or not I come to MV, not fear. I do commend you on all of your efforts on puttin' all that together, though. You've done well.

Later--HUBBARD

SBB · « **Reply #16 on:** December 28, 2007, 09:43:34 PM »

Well I was bored so I thought, , , hmmmmm maybe I can rattle Hubbards chain!

I like it when a plan comes together!

Hub, see you in M/V my friend, unless you can make it sooner!

amigo Jorge · « **Reply #17 on:** December 29, 2007, 01:28:06 PM »

Quote from: Silver-Black on December 28, 2007, 01:51:44 PM

Will probably take this to Maggie Valley in case someone needs to be picked up!

(unless Mrs. We gets on my case real bad then we will ride)

and dOOd will be proud of me, it's in his colors!

Nice trailer Chip....I like the colors...it will match with my truck!!! can you pick me upin South Florida?

Midnight Rider · « **Reply #18 on:** December 29, 2007, 03:56:21 PM »

Nice trailer, Chip!! Geez, when I grow up, I sure hope I can have three trailers, four or five bikes, a couple of scooters, and a big a$$ed truck...

Us po' folk down here in Alabama can just barely keep some of our teeth....

WFP · « **Reply #19 on:** December 29, 2007, 08:02:19 PM »

Quote from: TCnBham on December 29, 2007, 03:56:21 PM

Us po' folk down here in Alabama can just barely keep some of our teeth....

Well I lost a crown and then found out that the root was completely infected so it and some surrounding bone had to go....

maybe I really am a southerner trapped in MA!

I need to move closer to Chip!

Tbone · « **Reply #20 on:** December 30, 2007, 06:33:06 PM »

Ilene and I met Chip, Nancy and Robert this afternoon to pick up the new trailer. Nice trailer Chip!

We had a nice lunch and got to visit for a while. It was great seeing you guys! It was really nice to finally meet Robert too. Nancy, I'm sure you're very proud of Robert and you should be!

Bob

SBB · « **Reply #21 on:** December 30, 2007, 09:06:50 PM »

We are home!

Around 650 miles and almost 640 of them in the rain.
No complaints here though.
We need the rain!

I bought this trailer listed on Ebay as a Haulmark Lowhauler 7 X 12.
It has all the whistles and bells, smooth exterior, finished interior, Cabinet with clothes hanger, diamond plate everywhere, mags, tandem axle brakes, etc.
Probably half of the thousand times I looked at the pictures on Ebay I thought, that looks bigger than 12".
At lunch today I told Bob that it looked longer than 12'.
He agreed, but we both figured it was the v-nose throwing our perspective off.
After 12 hours driving in the rain we got it home in it's space.
As I was walking to the house I thought, I need to get the tape and check it, it just looks longer than 12'.
It measured 14'. I went and looked at the title. Title read 7 X 14. I measure it again. 7 X 14!
I called Bob and asked him to measure his 7 X 12 trailer. It measured 12'.
WOW!
I have a 7 X 14 trailer that was sold as a 7 X 12 with all the whistles and bells and all serial #'s match and
it's a 7 X 14.
We all work hard to get what we want but every once in a while we get lucky. Today must have been my day.

I have to finish up by saying that a soggy day was made very bright by our seeing Bob and Ilene. They met us before we picked up the trailer so I also asked Bob to check out the trailer. Bob and Ilene it was a pleasure to see you today.
We will work on that vineyard trip in the spring!

SBB

Twolanerider · « **Reply #22 on:** December 30, 2007, 09:43:06 PM »

Quote from: Silver-Black on December 30, 2007, 09:06:50 PM

it's a 7 X 14.

Congrats on the little extra bennie Chip. Hope the seller's mistake didn't cost him too much $$$. But congrats on the bennie

.

spydglide · « **Reply #23 on:** December 30, 2007, 10:35:33 PM »

Quote from: WFP on December 29, 2007, 08:02:19 PM

Well I lost a crown and then found out that the root was completely infected so it and some surrounding bone had to go....
maybe I really am a southerner trapped in MA!

I need to move closer to Chip!

Hey Bill, I hope you're kidding, 'cause I'm going through exactly what you stated right now (for real)

aaaaaargh. spyder

lilbear · « **Reply #24 on:** December 30, 2007, 11:31:38 PM »

Quote from: Silver-Black on December 30, 2007, 09:06:50 PM

I have a 7 X 14 trailer that was sold as a 7 X 12 with all the whistles and bells and all serial #'s match and
it's a 7 X 14.

Hey Chip,
That's an extra 91 cubic feet of room to bring extra stuff to Maggie Valley!

cuthbertss · « **Reply #25 on:** December 31, 2007, 12:37:09 AM »

Quote from: WFP on December 29, 2007, 08:02:19 PM

Well I lost a crown and then found out that the root was completely infected so it and some surrounding bone had to go....

maybe I really am a southerner trapped in MA!

I need to move closer to Chip!

BTDTGTTS!

h-d mikey · « **Reply #26 on:** December 31, 2007, 07:20:12 PM »

Chip,

Nice trailer, I have a Edge low hauler, but mine is not a V noise, I have to agree that the V noise has more junk room and makes it a lot easier to tie bikes down. I ordered ours just plan black and put mine own twist to it. I think that you are going to like it just fine.

Happy New Years

h-d mikey

SBB · « **Reply #27 on:** December 31, 2007, 07:33:47 PM »

Quote from: h-d mikey on December 31, 2007, 07:20:12 PM

Chip,

Nice trailer, I have a Edge low hauler, but mine is not a V noise, I have to agree that the V noise has more junk room and makes it a lot easier to tie bikes down. I ordered ours just plan black and put mine own twist to it. I think that you are going to like it just fine.

Happy New Years

h-d mikey

Took it to the car wash today (still on water restrictions).
Brought it home and waxed 1/2 of it. (that's a big beech to wax)
Bob (Tbone) made me jealous when he said he "Glared" his so I had to put a little wax on mine.
Let me ask this of you.
I'm out of room so it has to stay outside so how do you keep yours clean?
A big "Northern Tool tarp seems a little tacky and may invite condensation.
How do you protect the finish on yours?

SBB

Fired00d · « **Reply #28 on:** December 31, 2007, 07:38:40 PM »

Quote from: Silver-Black on December 31, 2007, 07:33:47 PM

Took it to the car wash today (still on water restrictions).
Brought it home and waxed 1/2 of it. (that's a big beech to wax)
Bob (Tbone) made me jealous when he said he "Glared" his so I had to put a little wax on mine.
Let me ask this of you.
I'm out of room so it has to stay outside so how do you keep yours clean?
A big "Northern Tool tarp seems a little tacky and may invite condensation.
How do you protect the finish on yours?

SBB

I know a contractor/developer that I could put you in contact with.

Seriously though I don't think you would want to put a tarp on it that wasn't able to let moisture out. You may want to check w/a RV dealer/supplier to see if they have any type of covers for those that have the ability to let moisture out and not harm the paint.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

110tHunDer · « **Reply #29 on:** December 31, 2007, 07:41:31 PM »

Is there still room on the ceiling next to the SERG exhaust?

spydglide · « **Reply #30 on:** December 31, 2007, 07:43:36 PM »

you know you've got to build something that the neighborhood will allow to shelter it from all the bad stuff (UV, tree sap, etc,).....it ain't like you've got now where-with-all to do it, now is it?

har!

spyder

SBB · « **Reply #31 on:** December 31, 2007, 07:54:58 PM »

Quote from: spydglide on December 31, 2007, 07:43:36 PM

you know you've got to build something that the neighborhood will allow to shelter it from all the bad stuff (UV, tree sap, etc,).....it ain't like you've got now where-with-all to do it, now is it? har! spyder

Spydglide

You forgot to factor in that I'm lazy.
I had to move the boat inside the garage with that small block, tunnel ram, carbs, bla, bla bla sitting exposed.
Buy the boat and you will help the problem.
Work with me Spyder!

spydglide · « **Reply #32 on:** December 31, 2007, 08:03:32 PM »

Quote from: Silver-Black on December 31, 2007, 07:54:58 PM

Spydglide

You forgot to factor in that I'm lazy.
I had to move the boat inside the garage with that small block, tunnel ram, carbs, bla, bla bla sitting exposed.
Buy the boat and you will help the problem.
Work with me Spyder!

You buy mine and I'll buy yours. Mine won't fit in your yard so it will solve your problem.

har!

spyder

hogasm · « **Reply #33 on:** January 01, 2008, 08:34:06 AM »

Chip did the v-nose make that much of a difference on fuel mileage. Thinking of making a bolt on v-nose for flat face trailers that people could just bolt on.

Tbone · « **Reply #34 on:** January 01, 2008, 09:00:37 AM »

Quote from: Silver-Black on December 31, 2007, 07:33:47 PM

Took it to the car wash today (still on water restrictions).
Brought it home and waxed 1/2 of it. (that's a big beech to wax)
Bob (Tbone) made me jealous when he said he "Glared" his so I had to put a little wax on mine.
Let me ask this of you.
I'm out of room so it has to stay outside so how do you keep yours clean?
A big "Northern Tool tarp seems a little tacky and may invite condensation.
How do you protect the finish on yours?

SBB

Chip, sorry to cause you to work so hard, I KNOW it ain't fun!

Bob

SBB · « **Reply #35 on:** January 01, 2008, 09:17:15 AM »

Quote from: hogasm on January 01, 2008, 08:34:06 AM

Chip did the v-nose make that much of a difference on fuel mileage. Thinking of making a bolt on v-nose for flat face trailers that people could just bolt on.

Brian

I really don't know.
The powerstroke gets around 17 on the road empty.
Pulling the equipment trailer and a skidsteer it goes to around 14.5. (trailer and skid steer are 7800lbs)
Coming home with the Haulmark I got 15.7. It only weighs 1700 lbs. but I had it on cruise at 80.
So as I said I really don't know. I would hope it would be better but I also think the V nose makes the trailer more stable.
But if you make them I would be willing to try one on the big trailer.

hogasm · « **Reply #36 on:** January 01, 2008, 12:05:35 PM »

Quote from: Silver-Black on January 01, 2008, 09:17:15 AM

Brian

I really don't know.
The powerstroke gets around 17 on the road empty.
Pulling the equipment trailer and a skidsteer it goes to around 14.5. (trailer and skid steer are 7800lbs)
Coming home with the Haulmark I got 15.7. It only weighs 1700 lbs. but I had it on cruise at 80.
So as I said I really don't know. I would hope it would be better but I also think the V nose makes the trailer more stable.
But if you make them I would be willing to try one on the big trailer.

Have you done anything to that truck?

I get 16 mpg with my 06' F350 6.0l ....empty

10.5 mpg with any trailer doesn't matter...boat...tractor....16' haulmark....

cuthbertss · « **Reply #37 on:** January 01, 2008, 12:31:03 PM »

Quote from: hogasm on January 01, 2008, 12:05:35 PM

Have you done anything to that truck?

I get 16 mpg with my 06' F350 6.0l ....empty

10.5 mpg with any trailer doesn't matter...boat...tractor....16' haulmark....

Brian:

Mine is a lot like yours..relatively decent mileage..until you hook a trailer..then it goes south in a hurry!

hogasm · « **Reply #38 on:** January 01, 2008, 03:01:45 PM »

Quote from: cuthbertss on January 01, 2008, 12:31:03 PM

Brian:

Mine is a lot like yours..relatively decent mileage..until you hook a trailer..then it goes south in a hurry!

Had the Banks kit on the last 3- 6.0l Fords. They got the same mileage but would pull the house down

Maybe towing mileage was 1 mpg higher...and we towed the boat "21,142lbs" total combined weight, alot faster and harder than the stock truck.

Jock · « **Reply #39 on:** January 01, 2008, 03:20:51 PM »

Quote from: hogasm on January 01, 2008, 12:05:35 PM

Have you done anything to that truck?

I get 16 mpg with my 06' F350 6.0l ....empty

10.5 mpg with any trailer doesn't matter...boat...tractor....16' haulmark....

10 mpg pulling my 14' haulmark...Chevy Avalanche 2500

SBB · « **Reply #40 on:** January 01, 2008, 03:57:16 PM »

Quote from: hogasm on January 01, 2008, 12:05:35 PM

Have you done anything to that truck?

I get 16 mpg with my 06' F350 6.0l ....empty

10.5 mpg with any trailer doesn't matter...boat...tractor....16' haulmark....

It's stock!
Recently sold a mini excavator that was 8800 lbs. and with 2000 for the trailer with the 100 gallon tank on the back I got 13mpg.
Can't imagine towing a 12000lb. boat though, that would be scary.
I would be afraid it would be like the tail waggin the dog.

SBB · « **Reply #41 on:** January 01, 2008, 04:02:39 PM »

I also had a Chevy 6.0 gas truck that would get around 17 on the road.
It would pull a load as fast as the Powerstroke but with a load the 17 mpg would go to 6 to 8mpg.

And I asked this earlier and was wondering since of lot of you have Haulmarks.

When they are left outside do you put a cover over them or what do you do to protect them from the weather?

Fired00d · « **Reply #42 on:** January 01, 2008, 04:11:28 PM »

Chip,
When I had my Haulmark I didn't have a choice but to leave it outside. Didn't try to cover it, but the paint didn't hold up well in the elements. Wasn't a V-nose just a low-hauler, but the front top painted part that curved back to flat top really took a beating. Not sure if was just a thin coat of clear or what, but it developed a clouded up look.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

110tHunDer · « **Reply #43 on:** January 01, 2008, 04:38:10 PM »

Quote from: Silver-Black on January 01, 2008, 04:02:39 PM

I also had a Chevy 6.0 gas truck that would get around 17 on the road.
It would pull a load as fast as the Powerstroke but with a load the 17 mpg would go to 6 to 8mpg.

And I asked this earlier and was wondering since of lot of you have Haulmarks.

When they are left outside do you put a cover over them or what do you do to protect them from the weather?

I think if you tried to cover it up you're asking for some moisture damage, but at the same time you're going to get some U/V damage to it if you don't. We've got an older Haulmark car trailer that's red. It sat out for the first 4 or 5 years that we had it. By the 3rd or 4th year, the fiberglass cap on the front had turned extremely milky and faded, like what Gary is describing. It never really bothered the sides to where a good buffing wouldn't bring the color right back, but that cap had to be re-painted. Friends had a black on that did the identical thing, so it was the material, not the color.

The other thing that happened was it had some seam sealer on the top that had to be re-applied about every other year. It would flake up and start to look like chit. It was sort of a nasty process to have to scrape the old off and put new on every once in awhile.

What's the construction of the thing? With the v-nose, if it is all the vertical panels like are on the sides, it might fair pretty well outside. If not, I'd just let it go and deal with the consequences later. Pretty trailers are nice and look good behind big trucks, but sitting outside isn't going to affect the way it protects the bikes you'll haul inside, and that's the part that counts.

spydglide · « **Reply #44 on:** January 01, 2008, 04:49:44 PM »

How hard would it be to build a frame for a tarp....just to get it above the trailer surface so air could circulate......let the tarp be sacrificial for the UV light. Put some of those 1,000 illegals ( that Hubbard says you have) to work over in your neighborhood.

har!

ccr · « **Reply #45 on:** January 01, 2008, 04:55:23 PM »

It seems like Chip and Nancy need something even bigger, to hold all the trailers and boats, then the garage could hold the bikes, and mustang and the shed could house the scooters.

HogBreath · « **Reply #46 on:** January 01, 2008, 05:00:33 PM »

Quote from: Silver-Black on January 01, 2008, 04:02:39 PM

I also had a Chevy 6.0 gas truck that would get around 17 on the road.
It would pull a load as fast as the Powerstroke but with a load the 17 mpg would go to 6 to 8mpg.

And I asked this earlier and was wondering since of lot of you have Haulmarks.

When they are left outside do you put a cover over them or what do you do to protect them from the weather?

I built a small room with an overhead door in a warehouse I own.

Fired00d · « **Reply #47 on:** January 01, 2008, 05:04:19 PM »

Ken just made me think of something.

Chip you could look into renting a storage space at a U-store it or similar type place where you could keep the trailer inside.

May not be the most convenient, but it's a way to get the trailer out the weather.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

SBB · « **Reply #48 on:** January 01, 2008, 05:34:48 PM »

Thanks guys!

I am out of room so a covered storage area would work.

I'm still thinking what Bob (Tbone) said about "Glaring" his trailer.

So Bob look at the next two pics and see if your fenders are this shiny.
(this will give something to do in your spare time)

A couple more times of rubbing and they will be a shiny as some call "Show polished".

SBB · « **Reply #49 on:** January 01, 2008, 05:35:38 PM »

closer

When I get done polishing on the fenders even dOOd would be proud to use this trailer!

miker · « **Reply #50 on:** January 02, 2008, 10:14:10 AM »

Quote from: Silver-Black on January 01, 2008, 05:34:48 PM

Thanks guys!

I am out of room so a covered storage area would work.

I'm still thinking what Bob (Tbone) said about "Glaring" his trailer.

So Bob look at the next two pics and see if your fenders are this shiny.
(this will give something to do in your spare time)

A couple more times of rubbing and they will be a shiny as some call "Show polished".

It looks great Chip! I like those wheels...

My fenders were shined up a few years ago but I lost interest in keepin the trailer clean due to laziness. It seems to only get so dirty then just sits. It is a 7 x 14 low hauler, no vee, no complaints and it still looks ok.

The left side fender is now a little lumpy and the marker lamp is missing due to a blowout last week in Leesburg. Carry spares!

Que cera cera! Happy New Year.

Miker

Tbone · « **Reply #51 on:** January 02, 2008, 09:08:47 PM »

Quote from: Silver-Black on January 01, 2008, 05:34:48 PM

Thanks guys!

I am out of room so a covered storage area would work.

I'm still thinking what Bob (Tbone) said about "Glaring" his trailer.

So Bob look at the next two pics and see if your fenders are this shiny.
(this will give something to do in your spare time)

A couple more times of rubbing and they will be a shiny as some call "Show polished".

Chip, great job on the fenders!

It looks like I've got a little work to do to get mine up to speed. Here are a few pics of mine.

Bob

Tbone · « **Reply #52 on:** January 02, 2008, 09:09:52 PM »

Another view...

Tbone · « **Reply #53 on:** January 02, 2008, 09:11:00 PM »

Another...

Tbone · « **Reply #54 on:** January 02, 2008, 09:12:45 PM »

Last one, btw, the Screamin' Eagle on the wall was free handed by Ilene.

Fired00d · « **Reply #55 on:** January 02, 2008, 09:15:11 PM »

Quote from: Tbone on January 02, 2008, 09:12:45 PM

Last one, btw, the Screamin' Eagle on the wall was free handed by Ilene.

You must have read my mind I was about to ask about that. Great job Ilene.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Tbone · « **Reply #56 on:** January 02, 2008, 09:16:56 PM »

Quote from: Fired00d on January 02, 2008, 09:15:11 PM

You must have read my mind I was about to ask about that. Great job Ilene.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Thanks Gary, Ilene is the artistic one in the family.

Bob

Jock · « **Reply #57 on:** January 02, 2008, 09:22:54 PM »

All I can say...GOD Bless you guys and gals with the

Very nice and enjoy!!!

SBB · « **Reply #58 on:** January 02, 2008, 09:33:11 PM »

Quote from: Tbone on January 02, 2008, 09:11:00 PM

Another...

Bob

You need a bigger garage!
Nice trailer though.
Looks like there's been some polishing done on the metal trim.

I like the flow of the silver themed bikes on the left and the others on the right.
Where you gonna put the scooter when we finally talk you into buying two?
We are also working on Craig and Martha to buy some.

Tbone · « **Reply #59 on:** January 02, 2008, 09:39:13 PM »

Quote from: Silver-Black on January 02, 2008, 09:33:11 PM

Bob

You need a bigger garage!
Nice trailer though.
Looks like there's been some polishing done on the metal trim.

I like the flow of the silver themed bikes on the left and the others on the right.
Where you gonna put the scooter when we finally talk you into buying two?
We are also working on Craig and Martha to buy some.

I'm working on the garage, if I can just get the contractor to get started.

The scooters would be fun. I've only ridden one once and it scared the chit out of me 'cause I couldn't see the ground. Ilene would love it though, she wants one to go grocery shopping on.

Tbone · « **Reply #60 on:** January 02, 2008, 09:51:44 PM »

Quote from: Silver-Black on January 02, 2008, 09:46:30 PM

We have a blast on them.
Put them on the dyno after we got them.
Guess how much horsepower?
Not enough to spin the drum and get a reading.
They are the most fun I ever had going slow!

I'm sure they're a lot of fun, especially if you have a good place to ride them.

h-d mikey · « **Reply #61 on:** January 02, 2008, 10:08:15 PM »

Quote from: Silver-Black on December 31, 2007, 07:33:47 PM

Took it to the car wash today (still on water restrictions).
Brought it home and waxed 1/2 of it. (that's a big beech to wax)
Bob (Tbone) made me jealous when he said he "Glared" his so I had to put a little wax on mine.
Let me ask this of you.
I'm out of room so it has to stay outside so how do you keep yours clean?
A big "Northern Tool tarp seems a little tacky and may invite condensation.
How do you protect the finish on yours?

Chip,

I keep mine under a carport that I had built onto my motorcycle play house, I took mine to a detailer after I bought it and had a real hard coat of wax applied to it. I was told that it would be easy to keep clean. I have pulled it over 6,000 miles and it cleans up real ez.

For what its worth, Thats what I did

h-d mikey

SBB

Boatman · « **Reply #62 on:** January 02, 2008, 10:10:35 PM »

S/B and T-Bone-

Now that you have the aluminum fenders polished, seal them with Sharkhide and they will look like that for many years. Sharkhide is a clear sealer made for aluminum pontoons to keep them looking like new.

All you have to after polishing is clean fenders with lacquer thinner to take off the oils and apply Sharkhide with a soft lint free cotton cloth such as a baby diaper. www.sharkhide.com

Just a thought unless you like polishing all the time.

skyglide · « **Reply #63 on:** January 02, 2008, 10:34:49 PM »

NICE FIND CHIP

SBB · « **Reply #64 on:** January 02, 2008, 10:39:00 PM »

Quote from: skycuse2 on January 02, 2008, 10:34:49 PM

NICE FIND CHIP

Skycuse

I hate it when you post!
Then I see that great looking bike you have.
Then I remember I'm on restriction.
Then I think well maybe she will believe dOOd made me buy another bike.
Did you know there's a bike just like yours (not as nice) on Ebay!
I know cause it's on my watched items list.
Just gotta wonder how much I can blame on dOOd?

cuthbertss · « **Reply #65 on:** January 02, 2008, 11:08:49 PM »

Quote from: SPIDERMAN on January 02, 2008, 10:47:26 PM

And also in case Big Daddy forgets his earplugs and I need a place to crash

B B

LMAO

Tbone · « **Reply #66 on:** January 03, 2008, 04:40:56 AM »

Quote from: Boatman on January 02, 2008, 10:10:35 PM

S/B and T-Bone-

Now that you have the aluminum fenders polished, seal them with Sharkhide and they will look like that for many years. Sharkhide is a clear sealer made for aluminum pontoons to keep them looking like new.

All you have to after polishing is clean fenders with lacquer thinner to take off the oils and apply Sharkhide with a soft lint free cotton cloth such as a baby diaper. www.sharkhide.com

Just a thought unless you like polishing all the time.

Thanks for the tip, I'll check it out.

Bob

hogasm · « **Reply #67 on:** January 03, 2008, 08:46:43 AM »

Chip I must have missed it, but what did you use on the fenders to get them that way?

I have an aluminum boat trailer that drives me crazy every time I look at how ugly the I beams are

RJ749 · « **Reply #68 on:** January 03, 2008, 09:47:08 AM »

Chip,

I'm finding I missed a lot of things while in the mountains for the holidays. Great looking trailer.

For the short term and to avoid the moisture issue Brian mentioned with a tarp you might want to consider a Travel Trailer/Motorhome cover that is used for storing RV's. They seem to breath enoguh to avoid the moisture being driven into a painted surface and protect against the UV issue as well.

On another front, I am hauling 6 bikes to Arizona for some guys up here in May when we all go to Sedona. I need to lay out the 24 foot Featherlite with Condors or the like and I saw the set up in your trailer. Anyone have a pic of a bigger trailer and the layout for a bunch of baggers (chocks/tie down points etc)?

Boatman · « **Reply #69 on:** January 03, 2008, 09:59:02 AM »

Quote from: Rjob749 on January 03, 2008, 09:47:08 AM

Anyone have a pic of a bigger trailer and the layout for a bunch of baggers (chocks/tie down points etc)?

I can't help on a picture, but basically I drew out the trailer floor plan on my garage floor to size, put my bikes in it and figured what was needed as far as Condor and tie down placement and then went to the trailer.

I highly recommend the Condor chalks.

RJ749 · « **Reply #70 on:** January 03, 2008, 10:04:42 AM »

Quote from: Boatman on January 03, 2008, 09:59:02 AM

I can't help on a picture, but basically I drew out the trailer floor plan on my garage floor to size, put my bikes in it and figured what was needed as far as Condor and tie down placement and then went to the trailer.

I highly recommend the Condor chalks.

Good idea on the garage floor layout. I have a friend that had a 24 foot with the Condors, I like them a lot and most likely will go that way. Each guy is paying me $600.00 for the haul, so I figure I can break out on the cost to set up the trailer.

I've been considering selling my current one and getting a new one, this one is 6 years old and has around a 100k on it. You really can't tell it other than the usual wear and tear you get with many different employees using it.

May is getting closer than we think though so I better get moving on it or I'll be in the garage the night before we leave finishing it up.

Boatman · « **Reply #71 on:** January 03, 2008, 10:35:56 AM »

Roger-

The best place I have found the Condor's is a small company on Ebay that sells them from the East coast (I think NJ) . They also have the D rings and backing plates for the d rings.

Bob

RJ749 · « **Reply #72 on:** January 03, 2008, 10:38:36 AM »

Quote from: Boatman on January 03, 2008, 10:35:56 AM

Roger-

The best place I have found the Condor's is a small company on Ebay that sells them from the East coast (I think NJ) . They also have the D rings and backing plates for the d rings.

Bob

Looks like Mackie Enterprises. I'll check it out. Thanks. Rog

miker · « **Reply #73 on:** January 03, 2008, 10:42:42 AM »

I replaced those usless pingles with Bike-Pros in my Edge. They were a little cheaper but not as nice as the condors. They have worked fine for over a year now and I like the ride into and hop off thing.

Miker

Tbone · « **Reply #74 on:** January 03, 2008, 10:49:42 AM »

Quote from: Rjob749 on January 03, 2008, 10:38:36 AM

Looks like Mackie Enterprises. I'll check it out. Thanks. Rog

That's where I got mine Rog, good company to deal with.

Bob

Boatman · « **Reply #75 on:** January 03, 2008, 01:25:16 PM »

Quote from: Rjob749 on January 03, 2008, 10:38:36 AM

Looks like Mackie Enterprises. I'll check it out. Thanks. Rog

Those are the folks. Excellent people just as Bob stated. I couldn't purchase even the D rings or backing plates any cheaper. I also have their ratchet straps. Bob

46knuck · « **Reply #76 on:** January 03, 2008, 08:56:06 PM »

Nice trailer, friend just bought the same one.

110tHunDer · « **Reply #77 on:** January 03, 2008, 10:02:48 PM »

A 6 page trailer thread. JC must be goin' nuts by now!

ak · « **Reply #78 on:** January 04, 2008, 01:41:32 AM »

Quote from: 103tHunDer on January 03, 2008, 10:02:48 PM

A 6 page trailer thread. JC must be goin' nuts by now!

If all you guys with trailers want to come as a group to sacramento I,m sure JC will do a trailer BLESSING. I can see him now standing in back of a truck as you drive by. And No that wasn,t holly water you got when you were passing by ------AK

spydglide · « **Reply #79 on:** January 04, 2008, 07:57:38 AM »

Quote from: ak on January 04, 2008, 01:41:32 AM

If all you guys with trailers want to come as a group to sacramento I,m sure JC will do a trailer BLESSING. I can see him now standing in back of a truck as you drive by. And No that wasn,t holly water you got when you were passing by ------AK

110tHunDer · « **Reply #80 on:** January 04, 2008, 08:20:40 PM »

Quote from: JCZ on January 04, 2008, 07:49:08 PM

Never even been in this thread till just now. Got a call today from a friend.......told him I'd saw the title but didn't even go into it. Trailers don't really turn my crank (or anybody's from out west).

I wish Chip lots of good luck with his new trailer..........I'm sure he'll make a hit at the Maggie Valley Trailer Rally. Hell, he'll probably knock somebody else out of first place with this trailer.

There. That's more like it.

Jock · « **Reply #81 on:** January 04, 2008, 09:04:05 PM »

Quote from: JCZ on January 04, 2008, 07:49:08 PM

I wish Chip lots of good luck with his new trailer..........I'm sure he'll make a hit at the Maggie Valley Trailer Rally.

That's funny...LOL

erniezap · « **Reply #82 on:** January 04, 2008, 09:04:18 PM »

I still want to see JC perform the blessing!

Jock · « **Reply #83 on:** January 04, 2008, 09:31:14 PM »

Quote from: erniezap on January 04, 2008, 09:04:18 PM

I still want to see JC perform the blessing!

That would be funny...

110tHunDer · « **Reply #84 on:** January 04, 2008, 09:53:22 PM »

The West Coast gang are all closet trailer lovers if you ask me. They'll load 'em up whenever it's convenient for them and then bad-mouth them the rest of the time. Hell, I think Rjob749 has the largest trailer of anyone here (6 bikes!

) and last time I checked, Washington state is on the West Coast

, but to hear JC talk, trailers don't really turn anyone's crank from out west.

Jock · « **Reply #85 on:** January 04, 2008, 09:54:58 PM »

Quote from: Silver-Black on January 04, 2008, 09:46:03 PM

Brian

Correct me if I'm wrong but didn't JC's bike ride in a trailer from California to Georgia?

mmm...

JCZ · « **Reply #86 on:** January 04, 2008, 11:33:50 PM »

Quote from: Silver-Black on January 04, 2008, 11:00:00 PM

JC

As much as I respect you JC I expected nothing less!
Just surprised it took 90 something post to hear from you!
Your either getting slow or work has you busy!

SBB

I've always been slow........it's my nature.

ak · « **Reply #87 on:** January 05, 2008, 12:26:51 AM »

JC Wow I,m sorry I called to drag you into all of this. I was just goofing and having fun with this thread . Now your being kick out of California.. If you wind up in a no helmet state can i have your new helmet before you go...AK

ccr · « **Reply #88 on:** January 05, 2008, 07:04:22 AM »

Quote from: ak on January 05, 2008, 12:26:51 AM

JC Wow I,m sorry I called to drag you into all of this. I was just goofing and having fun with this thread . Now your being kick out of California.. If you wind up in a no helmet state can i have your new helmet before you go...AK

You just going to hold onto it for him for when he comes to visit, right?

RJ749 · « **Reply #89 on:** January 06, 2008, 04:11:53 PM »

Quote from: 103tHunDer on January 04, 2008, 09:53:22 PM

The West Coast gang are all closet trailer lovers if you ask me. They'll load 'em up whenever it's convenient for them and then bad-mouth them the rest of the time. Hell, I think Rjob749 has the largest trailer of anyone here (6 bikes! ) and last time I checked, Washington state is on the West Coast , but to hear JC talk, trailers don't really turn anyone's crank from out west.

I don't think they recognize Washington as being part of the US let alone the west coast.

Besides, it all is really about time, if you have the time to ride there great, if not get someone to haul the trailer and meet them there. I know I could ride to and from the Sedona GTG, but I'd only be able to have one beer and turn around and head north.

ak · « **Reply #90 on:** January 06, 2008, 05:36:02 PM »

Quote from: Mrs.WeCVO on January 05, 2008, 07:04:22 AM

You just going to hold onto it for him for when he comes to visit, right?

no i want to keep it-----AK

GETVRTCL · « **Reply #91 on:** February 27, 2010, 08:43:17 AM »

I am building a trailer for a cross country trip this year. I would appreciate anyones input. I have purchased a Haulmark FVN 7X22.
I am building what my sons call a Hippie van. We plan a full kitchen, bathroom in the trailer. You can follow the build at this blog my son set up.

http://harleyhauler.blogspot.com/

Any sugestions will be appreciated.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #92 on:** February 27, 2010, 10:48:09 AM »

Quote from: getvrtcl on February 27, 2010, 08:43:17 AM

Any sugestions will be appreciated.

A floor to ceiling shiny brass pole (to grab in case someone loses their balance of course)?

Rooster · « **Reply #93 on:** February 27, 2010, 10:49:00 AM »

Quote from: RJ749 on January 06, 2008, 04:11:53 PM

I don't think they recognize Washington as being part of the US let alone the west coast.

Besides, it all is really about time, if you have the time to ride there great, if not get someone to haul the trailer and meet them there. I know I could ride to and from the Sedona GTG, but I'd only be able to have one beer and turn around and head north.

Roger we wouln't have had near as good a time since the party started from your room and the big bottle of Patron/Crown Royal/Rum ect... that set the mood for the good time we all had by the pool. And we also wouldn't have had the cool sombreros to wear.

Rooster · « **Reply #94 on:** February 27, 2010, 11:00:31 AM »

Trailers even carry the ice chest for the golf tournament.
Safety 1st... notice the helmets Gabe and I have on.

Rooster · « **Reply #95 on:** February 27, 2010, 11:03:25 AM »

trailers even carry "HARLEY" golf carts

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