It looks like I might be in need of a trailer for my bike. I am normally all about riding but taking the wife and dog makes it difficult for any length of time. For those of you that have trailers, what size works best?...Enclosed of just an open trailer.. thanks

 

It all depends what your needs are. Myself, I have a 6x10 enclosed that I put our Ultra and tools in when I travel out of State, when I do Industrial Maintance work. I use the trailer as a portable garage, there by keeping hands off when need be.

 

+1 For enclosed. 14ft tandem axle.&nbsp\\; Road King and Standard comfortable.&nbsp\\; Lockable.&nbsp\\; Protection.

 

Open trailer is obviously cheaper, but you will get lots of road grime on the bike if it rains,&nbsp\\; as well as the above mentioned lack of security in the motel parking lot. My vote is for enclosed.

 

Enclosed is the way to go much better security and protection from the elements.&nbsp\\;I have a 14x7 tandem axle Wells Cargo cycle hauler that I bought used, and it can haul two dressers and some other stuff.&nbsp\\;If it's less than 7 foot wide, you're not going to be able to fit 2 large bikes.&nbsp\\;Even if you don't think you need a trailer big enough to haul two bikes, I'd still recommend getting one that can you never know when&nbsp\\;it might come in handy.&nbsp\\;Also, it would probably have better resale value.&nbsp\\;There are lots of options, but the only ones you need are a rear ramp door, a side door, D-rings to anchor to, and a low profile.
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I have a 5x10 cargo that my 08UC fits in perfectly with just enough room for the extras and i use it for the same reason. I like to bring my dog with us. I have a condor wheel chock and 6 d-rings in the floor and use 6 Big Daddy Powertyes to strap it in. Solid as a rock. Small enough to not drag me down when towing and that keeps my gas mileage up.

 

Enclosed trailers are for sure the way to go. I bought a 5' x 8' V-nose with 6' inside height with ramp door for $1,450. Bought the decals from a dealer and bought a pair of aluminum rims off a late model Ford Ranger. All together I have about $1,590 in it. I also am in the same boat as you when I go on vacation and this way everybody is happy. Plus when I get to our vacation area it is really nice to unload a nice shinny polished bike no matter what I drove through getting to our vacation destination.

 

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Go for a v nose if you can for the enclosed trailers. Dad has a 16 foot&nbsp\\;v nose enclosed tandem that tows really nice.&nbsp\\;Can fit three baggers in there if need be.&nbsp\\;The V nose really makes a difference in towing, plus adds a little space to store more stuff.&nbsp\\; It's surprising how much we have used that thing already this year.&nbsp\\;

 

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