Trailer advice

[Pittenger5]

So it looks like I will be aquiring a trailer. Not that I need one, but it will be easier this way I think. Anyone have any suggestions or advice for shit they like to have in the trailer? I do have a garage at the track, but I will (next year) be sleeping in aforementioned trailer, so any sort of conviences or organizers that you guys can think of? Ive never had a trailer before, I almost feel like a real racer now.

[QuarterGig]

i have been looking at the Cargo Pro line they used to be Thulie branded. somthing like a 6.5 by 10 or 12 or 14 depending on $$ new they seem to be $4000-$5500 then slowly put in the cabinates as i see what i need..

[Trouble]

Do not, under any circumstances, go cheap and get a single axle trailer. You'll overload it more often than you'll use it properly. Get a double axle trailer with brakes. Towing an overloaded trailer without brakes is like riding a motorcycle with only rear brakes. It can be done, but it's not the greatest idea. Double axle trailers ride a whole lot more smooth too. They bounce around less, and everything in them will get shuffled.

[Pittenger5]

Haha, well what I meant is that I am BUYING the trailer, I already have it lined up, I just need to pay my good friend and teammate Mr. Hammadown for it, and then it will be mine. I meant more what do you guys like to have IN it for storage, or comfort, or transport or anything

[RyanNicholson]

Do not, under any circumstances, go cheap and get a single axle trailer. You'll overload it more often than you'll use it properly. Get a double axle trailer with brakes. Towing an overloaded trailer without brakes is like riding a motorcycle with only rear brakes. It can be done, but it's not the greatest idea. Double axle trailers ride a whole lot more smooth too. They bounce around less, and everything in them will get shuffled.

+1 if you're planning on keeping it for a while. If you just want something that will get the job done thats one thing, but if you plan on hanging onto it and using it regularly you'll be happier. I've got a Carmate 14x7 dual axle with brakes and couldn't be happier with it. If you hold out you'll find crazy deals...especially if you're ok with barn doors instead of a ramp. Mine is a 2004 that was in mint shape and I got it for $2500....2 hours after the guy put a for sale sign on it.

it also fits a queen size air mattress comfortably behind the wheel chock.....with room up front to still go in and grab stuff or change, without having to move anything around.

[Manny]

Ive got a contact who was great for mine, he is a moto restoration guy who does it on the side from his shop. Search my threads from early this year, I got lots of good info.

Basically, decide how many bikes you want to be able to fit.

7ft wide rather than 6 makes a HUGE difference if you can tow it with the extra width ok. It really allows room fro 2 across with some wiggle room etc.

Id skip cargopro (thule) unless you are looking for a more top of the line trailer. They are aluminum for the most part which is lighter and wont rust but its expensive as hell.

To give you a ballpark, i got a 7x12 with V-nose, plywood walls, dual axel with brakes, the check floor (I think is great b/c you drip oil, spill gas etc and it cleans right off with no smells or anything), a couple of other little things and I paid about 4400 I think brand new. It was by far the best value around.

[Manny]

should have said that. I want my 2 minutes back. assmunch.

[Trouble]

Oh, you already commited to purchasing it. In that case,

[RyanNicholson]

should have said that. I want my 2 minutes back. assmunch.

+1


i put a bike in mine

[Pittenger5]

Well maybe I wasnt clear, but I asked what you guys have IN the trailer. You people need hooked on Phonix, dont hold that against me!

But thanks for the advice anyway. I love you all.

[PPS26]

i have a fan and a heater from walmart.. heated blanket and regular blankets and a pillow.. disenfectant spray and all my shower stuff... hanger for my leathers..i keep a cooler for my waters anything else come next door and look inside mine this weekend and see what i have inside

[CMG241]

check out Joel Allens trailer EX404 over by me next race week end, see map. he has a single axle black trailer set up for 1 bike with bunk for sleeping, tools and such. great set up

[butcher bergs]

Do not, under any circumstances, go cheap and get a single axle trailer.

My shitty single axle trailer does just fine. Even when empty it exhibits none of the issues you mention...

I have yet to over load it with anything motorcycle-related. Two bikes, spares, roll away tool box, etc and no issues thus far.

What a piece of shit that thing is...

[daviid]

i put my 2 bikes, my big toolbox (easily 500+lbs), tv, and every other thing i owned in my trailer when i moved to nc. i did ~75 mph the whole way with speeds hittin 90 through the mountains, and it never did any of that.

[Pookie]

[Pittenger5]

Well thats a cryptic message!

[seth399]

nudie magazines?

at least I mentioned something that can go INSIDE a trailer

[Pittenger5]

nudie magazines?

at least I mentioned something that can go INSIDE a trailer

Oh there will be PLENTY of that, afterall, this is gonna be the Dollar Bill love palace at the track

[seth399]

I can picture it now...race bikes, spare parts, old rubber (tires and jimmy hats), smells of race gas, sweat and hooker spit...

[Pittenger5]

I can picture it now...race bikes, spare parts, old rubber (tires and jimmy hats), smells of race gas, sweat and hooker spit...

Dont forget the dead hookers crammed into the dead space I'm going to build in the Vnose

[Kurlon]

Pick up a Coleman 12v cooler, that way it can start chilling while you drive. When you get to the track, plug it into a 12 power supply off of 110 and keep things nice and cool. I've been using one for the past couple of races and it's damn nice being able to pull out a cold drink without having to fish it up from a watery, icey mess.

[hammadown]

I can picture it now...race bikes, spare parts, old rubber (tires and jimmy hats), smells of race gas, sweat and hooker spit...

Too late, it already has all of the above

Pick up a Coleman 12v cooler, that way it can start chilling while you drive. When you get to the track, plug it into a 12 power supply off of 110 and keep things nice and cool. I've been using one for the past couple of races and it's damn nice being able to pull out a cold drink without having to fish it up from a watery, icey mess.

That sounds like a good item trailer or not...might have to do that!! Good call

[seth399]

haha nice, me musta paid a few extra bucks to include those goods

[MissTwisties]

A friend of mine got a nice set up for his trailer. He has a plywood platform that he lower down with a mattress on it once the bikes are out of the trailer. Also has a "Rubbermaid type" of storage cabinet with shelves to put away pillows, blankets, and other stuff. One overhead cabinet with a small flat screen TV and DVD player in it. Hooks, extra clothes hangers, a cooler, a small A/C unit to go in the lower part of the door, a heater, etc. Walls have plywood, roof is insulated. Pretty neat set up.

[Pittenger5]

Well the trailers in my possession, first thigns first, a little paint and such.
But a real question, for those of you that live in NH and have a trailer, what do you need to do to get it registered? I might try to be a little sneaky.