Trailers

[smoothwaterman]

I'm likely going to build myself a 4 place trailer this summer, with some bike carrying specific's to it, and I've thought about building a few 2 place trailers as well. (All open trailers, with a front stoneguard - none fully enclosed)

So the question to those that do have an open trailer - what feature is most important to you, and what feature or option do you wish you had?

And the question to those that don't have a trailer - would you buy an open trailer, or just buy an enclosed trailer? Is it all price, or do you want something bike specific?

Plans at the moment are for pretty standard stuff - torflex axle(s), tilt deck, stone-guard front wrap, tie-downs or wheel stands, etc.

Thanks,
pb.

[Sbk12rs]

I've got an open landscape trailer . Its is simply the best tool I have ..... Its been used for EVERYTHING ,, I used it today to go to Home Depot . There are limitations to both , but for my dime the landscape worked the best. Storage is one thing . Do you want to look at an enclosed one in your yard all the time your not using it ? The landscape is low profile ,, I sort of hide mine behide a swing I have in the yard . I use my trailer everyother weekend , my girl lives 100 miles away and with two dogs I have to take ALL my stuff when I go . I have a lot of friends that take it when I'm not using it and they love it . it seems to be a lot EASIER to haul around ,, small ,, light ,, moves easy . I spent about a season on the debate my self ,,, and went for the CHEAPER START !!!! Good luck !

[highsider]

Tie down hooks. Lots of them.

[Rice-rocket1]

I have a 5 x 8 utility / landscaping trailer. Works great, Drop gate rear so there is no need to carry ramps. Had a set of rails made that I just screw down to the deck when I haul the Bike(s). Can fit two on it with no problem. Use 5/8" screw eyes for tie down points, four for each bike. Made metal threaded receivers for the screw eyes so that the can be removed when they're in the way when carrying other loads.