10" min

 

It depends on the trailer and who is doing the measuring but most of the time the actual measurments are from the straight line front and the rear and don't include the V if there is one. A 10' long trailer with a pronounced V will yield more room than a flat or rounded one and some say are more aerodynamic. In other words...my 6'x12' was actually almost 13' long with a slight V (more rounded) front and my new 7'x16" is about 18' long with a more pronounced V front. The shape of the trailer will determine your usable size. I also agree with the other posts that the largest trailer you can stand will serve best but you already having a 7"x14' kind of changes things. Hope this helps!

 

Man I hate those gravel roads. I hate seeing this beautiful machine covered with that fine dust. And, I'm afraid of that loose gravel. It's like riding on marbles or ice. It's all I can do to keep it upright, and I'll dump it for sure out there sooner or later. So I'm just gonna have to haul it to town, unload & ride. I once had a friend tell me he was going to come out and visit, but he'd just washed his truck.

 

I feel you pain. Luckly for me my ride on gravel is only about 3/4 mile. Gravel really isnt that hard to ride one and youll get use to it. Just stay relaxed and its easy. What I still havent gotten use to after almost 8 years is washing my bike. I try to keep her clean but have kinda let it go lately. Ill wipe it down after almost every ride but only wash it every once in awhile.

Whatever you do good luck and have fun with the new trailer.

 

My trailer is a 6X10. There's no extra room in it. It would be very difficult to get around the bike in a 5' wide trailer.
Darrell

 

That's what SHE said!



sorry!

 

Well...you put it in twice so I'd say ...she got that 10 after all!

 

Here's an update on my trailer quest. I decided I needed a 5 x 10 enclosed, single axle, ramp door, and a side door. I called around the Kansas City area, and found several. BUT....when I started measuring the height, I found out my Heritage windshield would not fit under the top door frame by at least an inch! I didn't want to take it off & worry about storage everytime I loaded the bike, so decided to get a 6 x 10 instead. It's about 6" taller, and I can ride in with plenty of clearence. And, the 6' gives me enough width to move around & tie down. I bolted down six "D" rings through the frame, but usually only use four. I'm using 2" wide x 4' nylon boat "transom straps" from Walmart, & Harley Softies. I also bolted down one of those self locking front wheel chocks, and taped all the floor joints to keep the road dust out. So far so good.

 

Sounds like a nice set up you have. Glad to hear you went with the 6x10.

As far as taping all the joints did you think about maybe a clear culk? I would think they may work better and last longer. The tap may start to peel where a $3 tube of culk may hold. Dont know for sure but just a thought.

 

I went with a 6' x 12'. It's just right for my sled, with plenty of room for cargo (luggage, tools, icechest, cleaning gear, chairs, ez-up, etc...), but not enough room for another bike. It also has a side door and rear fold down door for easy drive up loading. I have a Condor chock so I can load up without any help. And it does'nt take up that much room on the driveway.