I am currently looking at purchasing a 7x14 Interstate trailer. It will, at times, be used to haul a Softail heritage and a Deluxe. The trailer comes with the option to have a 4 inch dropped axle. My question is, will the angle of the ramp with a standard height trailer be to steep causing the bike to bottom out while loading them? Or is the trailer with the dropped axle height the only way to go? I would prefer the standard height, but don’t really want to make modifications just for loading bikes
Thanks

 

I bought this trailer below. You wouldn't bottom out on mine, but I can't say if they are drop axles or not. It's been a few years, but I'm pretty sure it's standard. This trailer rocks, tows straight and was delivered to my driveway for $4k brand new from the factory in Indiana. You can't tell it's behind you other then the weight.

http://www.pro-lineperformance.com/P...0econoline.htm

 

Here's a couple personal pics you can use to compare heights and angles. The axles are over the springs which is I think is standard. If I really wanted to lift it I can put the axles under without modifying, just relocating. I towed it cross country with 4k lbs in it and the trailer it self is 2k lbs and was a champ. Cruised and 70-75mph and was straight and stable.

 

Your best bet is a drop axle with loading ramp. A motorcycle specific trailer uses drop axle. A standard trailer you will botton out.
Good luck

 

 

I had a Haulmark 6x12 enclosed trailer with rear ramp door. It didn't have dropped axles and I never came close to bottoming out my NT.

FYI, I ordered it with 6" extra head height so I had head clearance throughout the entire trailer. The interior clearance manufacturers spec. is in the middle, and the roof utilizes bowed steel roof members, so clearance reduces at the sides.

 

I have a Homesteader 5x10 enclosed trailer with rear ramp door. It doesn't have a dropped axle and it doesn't come close to bottoming out. It may be different if you have a lowered bike.

 

To ease your ming, call and ask for the heigth of the floor and the length of the ramp. Sure you can do a little mock up with some plywood to see what happens, but really think your not going to have a problem with it

 

Simple solution is to use the trailer tongue jack to raise the front end so the trailer is slightly tilted to the rear. This helps straighten out the angle of the ramp to be more level with the floor. Do this with the trailer attached to the truck, or with the wheels blocked front and back to prevent the trailer from rolling.

 

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