Actually my second but the first was less than desirable, being an open with 10" wheels. Not at all good for long distance hauls The new one is a 5X10 V nose that is being equipped with a quality wheel chock and 4 tie downs, at least for the time being and may opt for the B&W Biker Bar. Also this would be my first new trailer.

Got this because I work away from home spending my work week in a hotel and wanting one of the bikes with me for when I can ride to work. But the biggest reason is because my wife will not ride very far, maybe 5 hours and we have riding friends that live much farther away. Some of our best friends are in mid Florida so very much looking forward to spending time with them again.

I will be picking it up Friday if I get back home early enough or very early Saturday morning as we have plans to ride with great friends Saturday since the forecast looks great, 65 and sunny. At least that is great for my cave area.

 

I hear where you are coming from I also work out of town most of the summer and stay in my fifth wheel camper and have a 6x12 enclosed to keep a bike in so I can ride every chance I get instead of only when I get home witch can sometimes be a couple months at a time! it will work out well for you.

 

Lots of different ways to trailer and the best is really up to you and how much you want to spend.

I've had several trailers through the years, open and enclosed.

If money is no object and you have the proper tow vehicle, I'd recommend a tandem axle (7'x14' being the smallest) aluminum with a "drop down" rear door. It will last you a lifetime, the resale is good and they're more in demand than a smaller unit.

I had a 6'x20' V-nose snowmobile trailer and it worked great as I could load 2 bikes (front-to-rear) have plenty of walk around room, and I didn't have to have the "hang-on" mirrors in order to see around and behind my me.

I currently have a huge landscape trailer that I can haul 4 bikes on but of course they're not protected from the weather or prying eyes when the trailer is parked with the bikes inside, which brings me to a different subject.

Having one bike (or more) sitting on wheels that can be used to very quick be hauled away (as in stolen) should give anyone thinking about locks on the trailer tongue as well as on the receiver into the hitch, not to mention having the bikes secured to the trailer as best you can.
I've never lost a bike off of a trailer yet, but there's always a first time for everything. Pick your motels wisely and look for well lit spots, visible from your room if possible.

As for the economics, trailering is of course more expensive in fuel costs than motorcycling. However, if you have a group, and if you're taking a long trip, multiple drivers and room sharing can be a good idea and in the unlikely event of an accident or serious breakdown, transporting the bike(s) home is not the headache it would be if you didn't have a trailer nearby.

FWIW. when I (we) trailer he bikes, we find a central "hub", store the truck and trailer (motel parking lot or trailer storage lot if we're going to be riding for more than a few days) and then do a huge "loop" then returning to the "hub".

We've been doing this for many years and not a serious issue yet.

 

Regarding the original post of this thread: The 5x10 trailer is adequate in size, and the V nose will help with length. My Limited is about 8' in total length if I recall correctly. I bought a 12' trailer so I could have room for plastic totes, spare tire inside, etc. Anyway, you'll be a little tight in there but certainly okay. In a 5' trailer I would likely go with the Biker Bar to aid loading and hold-down. I would have probably done that in my 6x12 but stayed in my comfort zone of E track, good straps, and a Condor chock.

 

Hey dillbilly I also went with a condor wheel chock worth every penny makes loading and strapping down a breeze use the chock in the garage also

 

Nice set up
If I had a place to park one (and not get $hit from the city every week) I would have a small one.
I keep my big enclosed at my fathers, long ways to go but I don't use it much.

 

In 2004, I bought a jet ski trailer that had been converted to a flatbed. I further modified it to carry one bike, and added one foot high sides. I'e used it to haul firewood and general items.

Currently, my neighbor is completely revamping it. Gonna be hell for stout. It' amazing how much a guy uses a trailer when he has one!

 

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Sounds like a plan Nobodyknowsme!

 

I've got a 5x10 V-nose and it works perfect for my Street Glide or Softail. I use my Condor and tying down is a snap and the bikes never moves. Plenty of room to sleep in it as well and at $20 per night in a campground it saves me money over the long run as opposed to getting a room.

 

Congratulations!

That should work out very well!

Enjoy