Help me out, I am going down to Texas to visit relatives and I want to take the bike.

I would ride it but my wife does not want to be on the back the whole time and I have no bags or anything for "luggage".

I probably would use a trailer a few times a year so I don't want to invest my life savings into one.

So like the title says I know Jack Sh* about trailers so I could use some help with:

What size is good for a single bike?
Is enclosed really worth it?
What brand and where to buy? (checked crags and ebay)

I am sure I will have more question but I really don't know where to start so I will start here

Thanks!

 

In my opinion the only thing enclosed trailer is good for 1. a garage anywhere you go and 2. to feed the pockets of the gas companies. I have a 5' x 10' landscaping trailer, its more then enough room for a bike it could even fit 2 bikes if one is faced forwards and one backwards. Plus it can be used for many other purposes. One year I used a buddies enclosed trailer to go to Daytona from Maryland The gas bill was $780 round trip. The next year I pulled my open trailer and the bill was just shy of $400 and gas prices were about the same and both years I drove my 2005 Expedition.

 

That's what I would look for.They have sides and a fold down ramp.
Lots of brands out there.A new one is probly around $1200

 

Larger wheels tow/roll easier than small ones and the bearings last longer, don't heat up as bad because the wheels aren't turning as fast.
Used flat trailers are cheap.
I picked up a used snowmobile trailer for $150. All steel deck 8X10'. Plenty of room for 2 bikes. When looking at used trailers check for rust on the frame and rotted wood.
Wood deck can be replaced but might be expensive, wiring/lighting is cheap and easy to replace also springs and tires aren't too costly.

 

How are you getting the bikes on the utility trailer?

 

I made wooden ramps (2x12s) they fit into stake pockets to make the sides of the trailer, my trailer also tilts but usually I just back up against a hill or into a ditch.

 

check out Tractor Supply. they have a 5X8 w/ramp tailgate for $599.

 

I bought a 6x12 enclosed trailer from Home Depot a few years ago for just under $3000. I had to install a chock and some eye bolts to tie down the bike. This has been a good investment for me, since I have used it to move a couple of years ago and it is now a temporary storage shed.

 

What you are pulling the trailer with, will need to be factored in?

 

Look at Northern Tool and Lowes....small trailers are priced okay....used is cheaper....I would add bigger tires and better bearings...and get a SPARE....tire and bearing change is easy..Northern sells all sorts of trailer parts...