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Old 03-03-2013, 01:38 PM
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You have the nerve to call yourself Road Warrior and you want to put your motorcycle in a trailer?
 
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Old 03-03-2013, 01:45 PM
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this is overkill, but will haul another truck or tractor to pulls.
 
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If you're hauling 2 big bikes you're likely over the 3000lb GVRW for a single axle (no brakes) trailer. Most of these trailers weigh about 1500lbs, which leaves 1500lbs for cargo. If you go with a tandem axle you might as well go for at least a 7 x 14.

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Old 03-03-2013, 03:34 PM
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I have a 7X14 V-nose. It pulls nice but is really crowded with 2 bikes. The extra space in the V-nose is a plus!
 
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My 2003 6x12 Haulmark is rated at 3,500 pound capacity with average payload at 1,730 and GVWR of 2,980. Curb weight of 1,250. No doubt, two big Harley Davidsons weigh 1,600 pounds. The 2,980 GVWR is so brakes aren't required and to ease registration. I've never weighed my rig, but I haven't had any issues, either. It's easily pulled with a modest tow Vehicle. I used a '93 Ford Ranger V6, a 2000 Ford Explorer Sport Trac and my 2500 Chevy long wheel base vans, '99 and 2012.
http://www.haulmark.com/userfiles/HM_TST6_spec.pdf
Having said that, I ordered a new F250 a couple nights ago and will be in the market for a toy hauler in the near future. I'm done staying in motels. Putting the bikes in the 6x12 and sleeping in the van isn't cutting it. The 6x12 served its purpose, transporting two big twins, very well.

EDIT: I'll add that my trailer, loaded, was rough on the Sport Trac's brakes in the Carolina Mountains. Easy peesy with either 2500 van.
 

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Old 03-03-2013, 06:01 PM
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I have a 7*12 V nose and can get an street glide and an ultra in it. 2 Ultras may not go in the 7*12.
 
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I was concerned about not having enough room and wanted good fuel mileage. I purchased an all aluminum Featherlite 24' car hauler that is 8' 6" wide. I documented my build on another post. I put 5 positions for removable wheel chalks in it. An A/C is nice as is the 30" added V-Nose for a work bench and winch (tool boxes). I used I track for the floor & 2x rows each side E-track on the walls. I had those power coated white for light reflect-ability. They are standing up in the corner. I bought 1" closed cell insulation and 0.040" aluminum for the walls & ceiling. I only have the shore power (30A X2) in and electric on the walls. The A/C is hooked up and I ran 2 outside outlets under the trailer on the street side. A pair of sliding windows are good also.


 

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If i was buying a trailer, I'd go with this aluminum. Was looking at them and am impressed. Much better quality then previous trailers i had or have.

http://neotrailers.com/products_trailers_nam.php
 
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Originally Posted by utz
going to trailor 2 bikes to myrtle beach this year a deluxe and a streetglide .what size trailor will i need?
That's exactly what we haul...SG & Deluxe. We use a 12x6 v-nose dual axle. Works great, however, if I could do it over I would get 1 foot wider for easier access around the bikes.
 
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My experience says 6X12 is too tight. Have to stagger or oppose positions of bikes to get in there (make sure you put pads in between just in case). We also did 8X24 and had 4 bikes with room to spare for luggage/equipment. 7X14 or 8X16 sounds like a good choice.

 


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