Enclosed trailer question

[05HarleyBagger]

what Length and Width trailer SIZE is "best" suited for two (2) street glides with medium size tour paks ?    THANKS

[UltraNutZ]

tourpaks is not really the concern as much as the handlebars are.

6 x 12 is what I put two fully dressed baggers on/in but prefer 7' wide to provide more clearance for bags and engine guards/pegs, etc.  The 12' is needed to stagger the bikes.

[Quicksilver]

7 ft is just wide enough to do the job properly. My trailer is 14ft long. Maybe a bit too long, but is great for carrying extra stuff.

[pwmorris]

14x7-
I had a 6x12 and its tight as hell for two big bikes. Plus, better be tied down good cause if one bounces in there or moves, they can touch. As said, stagger them, but you have to then mount your chocks that way.
The 14 X 7 gives you more breathing room, and space to put stuff in there for wherever you are taking the bikes.
Also, make sure you get a roof with good clearance so you can walk around in there.

[Xanadu]

they make a wheel chock that mounts on metal bungs on the floor, you can remove the chock so the floor of your trailer is flat, and you can position the bungs in different locations depending on what type bikes you want to haul,  I had a 6x12 trailer, and staggering is a must, however the 6' width is just too tight.  you need a min of 6'6" wide...unless you are hauling two sportsters.

[chaos901]

Again with the 7' x 14' for the reasons mentioned above.     

[Smarty]

With the 8' wide box like the car haulers, you can position the bikes side by side. I have had both and really like the wider one best. The good thing is it left a nice place in the front for plenty of storage. Now I've sold all mine and only ride.

[05HarleyBagger]

So when you say 12 or 14 feet long, is this a straight nose front trailer. Or is it before the V-nose starts.
And I understand the 7 or 8 feet wide. And most of all, thanks for the helpful information.

[wavlovr1]

I recommend double axles...

[PoorUB]

I can not imagine hauling two baggers in a six foot wide enclosed trailer after hauling them in a 7x14. Tandam axle will pull smoother too.

[Oclaf]

I recommend double axles...

Why?

[PoorUB]

I recommend double axles...

Why?

Pull both and you will know. The tandam axle is very smooth over rough roads, railroad tracks. A single axle jumps and hope around. At work we have a 6x10 single axle and a buddy has a 7x14 tandam. I would pick the larger, tandam axle trailer any day over the single axle.

[Oclaf]

I recommend double axles...

Why?

Pull both and you will know. The tandam axle is very smooth over rough roads, railroad tracks. A single axle jumps and hope around. At work we have a 6x10 single axle and a buddy has a 7x14 tandam. I would pick the larger, tandam axle trailer any day over the single axle.

so long as you have the towing vehicle for it, more trailer, higher GVW...to pull and stop...if only that simple...

[UltraNutZ]

tandem won't sway like a single axle does
tandem is a hell of a lot easier to back up than a single axle
smoother pulling as PoorUB pointed out

[UltraNutZ]

so long as you have the towing vehicle for it, more trailer, higher GVW...to pull and stop...if only that simple...

well if you have a HD, can afford a tandem axle trailer of quality, then I 'm kinda thinking you wouldn't be pulling a tandem with a KIA.     

[Hossamania]

Tandem has brakes, a nice feature. Two dressers in a single axle trailer would put the trailer very close to its maximum gvw.

[moose]

I have a 7x14 v nose Haulmark low rider and it fits 2 dressers or 3 fatboy or heritages if you stager the back 2 and 1 all the way to the front rides like a dream double axles and brakes

http://www.haulmark.com/low-hauler_motorcycle-trailer/modelvnlhwt2/

[PoorUB]

I recommend double axles...

Why?

Pull both and you will know. The tandam axle is very smooth over rough roads, railroad tracks. A single axle jumps and hope around. At work we have a 6x10 single axle and a buddy has a 7x14 tandam. I would pick the larger, tandam axle trailer any day over the single axle.

so long as you have the towing vehicle for it, more trailer, higher GVW...to pull and stop...if only that simple...

Sure, but the question was why tandem axle.

I have pulled both trailers with the same truck, and the tandem pulls easier. Pulling a 7x14 single axle versus a 7x14 tandem axle is going to require the same vehicle.  The wind resistance is the killer, not the weight.

[Oclaf]

so long as you have the towing vehicle for it, more trailer, higher GVW...to pull and stop...if only that simple...

well if you have a HD, can afford a tandem axle trailer of quality, then I 'm kinda thinking you wouldn't be pulling a tandem with a KIA.     

sorta my point, thats logic, but we dont know his tow vehicle...never seen a 7 or 8 not tandem, but then i dont go looking at all the trailers, just know i would get a 7x14 minimum with two bikes...if i could afford a trailer. its easier to ride my bike, if i must take one of the others, it fits fine in the back of the truck the OL drives...

[Xanadu]

bottom line is if you want to haul more than 1 bike, ever get at least 6'6" wide trailer, as measured on the inside!  Another thing get the trailer where the whole back drops down and becomes a ramp, as opposed to a cargo style that you build a ramp for.  as you go up the ramp its nice to have a place to put a foot down if needed!

[05HarleyBagger]

My truck is a low mileage GMC 2500 with the 8.1 motor and 410 gears.......if that helps.  Thanks

[UltraNutZ]

My truck is a low mileage GMC 2500 with the 8.1 motor and 410 gears.......if that helps.  Thanks

Well then.  Forget the 7x14.  Here's what you need
http://www.advantagetrailer.com/p.78/atc-aluminum-t6-toy-hauler-with-slide-out-trailer-with-living-quarters.aspx

[geezer ron]

I just got a 7.5 x 14 feet trailer and there's lots of room in there for 2 bikes. I can stagger them and can easily walk between the bikes, even with my fat belly. I bought an ATC trailer and would highly recommend it.

[Flhfxd]

I hear lotsa positive comments on the 7 x 14. Double axel etc., all sounds good. Are there any drawbacks to a slightly shorter length of 7 x 12? Also, does anyone make a "convertible" enclosed trailer? As in, go from a flat bed to enclosed?

[Helmwurst]

Hey with a 3/4 truck, Id go for the big arse hauler too. Otherwise, I pulled a Iron Horse 2 bike to Sturgis 3000 miles. I had to keep looking in the mirrors to make sure it was back there. Was not too bad on the fuel burn either.