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CVO Social => Other Topics => Topic started by: porthole on April 02, 2005, 11:24:13 AM
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I am looking for a future purchase of an enclosed trailer. My preference is to get the highest GVW available with a single axle.
My question is; what is the smallest practical size to carry 2 dressers?
Can 2 bikes with bags and fairing fit in a 6x10?
Is it realistic to put one bike "bow in" and the 2nd "stern in"? (Sorry for the boat talk [smiley=nixweiss.gif])
Thanks for your info.
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I am looking for a future purchase of an enclosed trailer. My preference is to get the highest GVW available with a single axle.
My question is; what is the smallest practical size to carry 2 dressers?
Can 2 bikes with bags and fairing fit in a 6x10?
Is it realistic to put one bike "bow in" and the 2nd "stern in"? (Sorry for the boat talk [smiley=nixweiss.gif])
Thanks for your info.
Yeah, 'er 'uh, porthole2,
I use a FEATHERLITE 1610. This Trailer is all aluminum. The Lenght is 12' + a 3' V-Nose. It is 6' 6" inside Height, and 6' 7" inside Width. It has a 3500# Axle w/15" 6 Ply Tires. But, mind you, I only haul 1 Dresser in mine. I, personally, would not haul 2 Dressers in a single-axle Trailer. If you cut or loose a tire, you've had a bad day. I would reccomend a 1625 FEATHERLITE, which has 2, 3500# axles w/elec. brakes and takes a 2 5/16" Ball. It is also 6' 7" inside width. I don't think you can fit 2 Dressers, safely, into a Trailer w/6' inside width. I've owned 9 Trailers in the last 25 years. All different Brands. I never would pay up for a FEATHERLITE, until one day I asked myself the question, "Why am I hauling a $40,000.00 Motorsickle in a $2800.00 Trailer?" I can also attest to the fact that pulling this FEATHERLITE to Daytona and back, my Denali used 18 gallons less fuel than it did with a 12' Continental. You decide. Hope I've helped you, and WELCOME to the site!! Later--HUBBARD
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My friend and I used a 6x12 to haul an Ultra classic and a Road King Classic. It was very tight. I don't think two bikes with fairings would fit in anything 6 foot wide. The single axle jobs bounce around quite a bit and therefore you run the risk of getting the two bikes together. The tie downs are more likely to loosen also. The 12 footer let us stagger the bikes enough to gain some separation. Now, I have an 8.5X14, dual axle. Much better. The gas mileage wasn't that much different, but I feel they both pulled hard.
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I am looking for a future purchase of an enclosed trailer. My preference is to get the highest GVW available with a single axle.
My question is; what is the smallest practical size to carry 2 dressers?
Can 2 bikes with bags and fairing fit in a 6x10?
Is it realistic to put one bike "bow in" and the 2nd "stern in"? (Sorry for the boat talk [smiley=nixweiss.gif])
Thanks for your info.
Port,
Good luck on the 6x10, I do not see that happening...I do however have a 7x14 and have put all three of my bikes into it.
My vote...a minimun of 7x12 staggered...However, whatever you choose, be sure to take the bikes you will be hauling to the dealer and try it out first...Many of the claim to have the listed space, however once you place the bikes into them...not...
All the Best.
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I'm with Jock!
A 7X12 is minimum!
Been looking at a Haulmark 7X12 or 7X14 Lowhauler, tandem axle.
A Low Hauler is great because it will fit in your garage!
To many restrictions here to leave it outside.
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I'm with Jock!
A 7X12 is minimum!
Been looking at a Haulmark 7X12 or 7X14 Lowhauler, tandem axle.
A Low Hauler is great because it will fit in your garage!
To many restrictions here to leave it outside.
I recently bought a 7x14 double axle Low Hauler. I wasn't really looking for a trailer but since my wife started riding I figured we better have one big enough for two bikes in case of an emergency. Our local dealer had ordered 3 in for Sturgis ('04) and they didn't get here until Sept. He discounted it a $1000 and took my Wells Cargo dirt bike trailer in on trade. Trailer came loaded with ATP ramp, finished interior,checkerboard floor, chocks, D-rings, stone guards, etc. I've pulled boats for years (up to 33 feet) and this trailer pulls like a dream, in part due to the low height. Quality seems better than the Wells Cargo.
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Has anyone heard anything pro or con about Amera Lite trailers made by Forest River? I have been looking for an all aluminum trailer and they have come out the best on price and the specs on the model I am looking at also look great. I looked at one of their trailers up close and the construction seems solid. Anyone had any experience with them?
Thanks!
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I have a Continental 81/2 x 14 I had lower cabinets and overhead cabinets installed at the factory. They are made out of aluminum and are great for carrying cleaning supplies and towels for your bikes. I also have a sears tool box cabinet bolted to the floor in the center of the lower cabinets for minor repairs. This trailer holds 2 dressers with no problem. It has 6" beams for a frame and tandem axles it trailers straight and true. You really hardly know it's behind you. If I was going to buy I would look at Continental,Haulmark and if you want to spend your hard earned cash a Featherlite
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Here is another trailer I found thats "looks" interesting, only problem is, the only distributer I found is in Iowa.
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Sorry, I forgot the link.
Escalibur trailers.
http://www.oldinc.com/magseries.htm
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I emailed these people as to whether 2 dressers would fit, and this is the reply:
the mag2 trailer is 80 wide inside if your bikes use more than 40" each in width your would need to stagger the bike front to back slightly to make them fit, the body is 12 feet long so we stagger bikes quite often.
for more info please feel free to call me at 1-800-397-3819 or check or http://www.oldinc.com/magseries.htm
thanks
gary
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Bob Droan (Oakland Harley Davidson) puts one in forward and one in backward in his Excalaber......two Electra Glides. Looked like there was considerable room between them.
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Putting one in backwards seems like it would take more then two people, especially since the seeg is the heaviest bike HD, makes weighing in at 808 dry.
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Putting one in backwards seems like it would take more then two people, especially since the seeg is the heaviest bike HD, makes weighing in at 808 dry.
Two men and a boy for HUBBARD's battleship weighing in at around 1300 lbs.
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Putting one in backwards seems like it would take more then two people, especially since the seeg is the heaviest bike HD, makes weighing in at 808 dry.
You may be right Porthole........I never saw them being loaded......they were already loaded. The whole top of that trailer lifts up so that even with it's low profile (in comparison to other enclosed trailers), you can stand up in the trailer.
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Got a Pace American Gold Edition 7x16 LowHauler with finished interior, floors, cabinets, lighting etc. Very satisfied and holds two dressed scoots comfortably when staggered. Tows great. Have a friend with a 16' Featherlight and on the occassions I've used it thought it was a great rig. His is about five years old and no problems with popping rivets from flex. I've had several big Featherlights in the past such as 10 and 12 horse trailers and had a problem popping rivets and frame welds, but am sure that my driving style had something to do with it. Last state police encounter in the 12 horse was in Louisiana clocked at 118. [smiley=laugh.gif]
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Just purchased a snowpro/cargopro, (owned by Thule). It's 7/14, with a 4ft V nose, Tandem axle, 5000 pound capacity, etc. I've got 6'-10" interior width. I'm planning on hauling three bikes to Myrtle beach in may. I can haul two bikes staggered easily, but when I add a third chalk in the v nose, it looks like I'l be able to have three. I had them build the trailer with in floor tie down rails. The center rail goes all the way thru the v nose and the other two tie down rails are 4" from the walls. Easy folks to work with as they'll pretty much build it the way you want it. Nice black finish, with a diamond plate stone guard. Front right side of the v-nose folds down for snowmobiles. The rear ramp folds down and I got a side door put in.
I also added a wall mount bracket fo my removable seeg tour pak.
I'll post some pictures when I try the 3 bike set up.
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where did you get the trailer from?
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Bout it at Garneau's Garage in Twin Mountain, New Hampshire. Same place I bout two sleds last year. Great guy. Easy to work with. Not a big time operator, but does a pretty good snowmobile and trailer business.
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Try this site for a nice trailer. www.homesteadertrailer.com I just purchase one from a dealer in PA. It is a 7x12 with 8 d rings included, tamden axle with electric brakes,beaver tail low hauler. All with tax and tags for $5,000
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Which model did you get?
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I also have a Homesteader Lowhauler 7 x 12 tandem axle. Towed out & back to LasVegas this winter with no problems. Happy with it. I wouldn't try to haul 2 dressers in anything smaller.