mango_sv Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 So I'm looking at enclosed trailers for my end of October Tennessee trip and want some input/visuals. I was thinking 6x12, but was wondering if that would be enough trailer for 4 bikes. I have currently found a 7x12 tandem axle for $3100 that has E track already on the floor. So let's see your setup and hear what you have learned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiztedRabbit Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 6x12 will not be enough for 4 bikes.. i rock a 6x10 (ill see if i can find a pic.) and i can barely fit 3 bikes in it 2 is ideal. when doing 2 bikes i have 2 Pitbull TRS , that eliminates space for a chock or the straps taking up center or side space... when doing 3... i put 1 bike in the v front on a chock.. the other 2 bikes reversed TRS so the bikes site further back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mango_sv Posted October 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 6x12 will not be enough for 4 bikes.. i rock a 6x10 (ill see if i can find a pic.) and i can barely fit 3 bikes in it 2 is ideal. when doing 2 bikes i have 2 Pitbull TRS , that eliminates space for a chock or the straps taking up center or side space... when doing 3... i put 1 bike in the v front on a chock.. the other 2 bikes reversed TRS so the bikes site further backThink the 7x12 will be better? It is a V nose. most of the time it will be 2 bikes, maybe a 3rd, and rarely a 4th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiztedRabbit Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 2 bikes fully loaded, 2 in trailer 1 in truck bed.. 2 gennys , gear bags 3 ezup, 4 chairs 6 stands and so on[/url 2 bikes completely unloaded[/url 3 bikes loaded no gear [/url Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiztedRabbit Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 honestly not sure the extra foot width will help with a 4th bike... with 3 would be a no brainer and easy then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mango_sv Posted October 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 7x12 specsUsed 2015 United Trailers XLV 7’x12′ V-Nose Enclosed Cargo$ 3100.00MODEL-XLV-712TA35-8.5-SSHIPPING WEIGHT 1880#GVWR 7000#6′ STANDARD HEIGHT2-3500# ELEC BRAKE SPRING AXLE4-ST205/75D-15C TIRES4-WHITE SPOKE WHEELS7-WAY MOULDED PLUGBREAKAWAY KIT W/CHARGERFOOT PAD ON STANDARD SIDE CRANK TONGUE JACK2 5/16″ COUPLERSAFETY CHAINTONGUE – STANDARD 2-TUBE24″ V-NOSE FOR FLAT TOPCROSSMEMBERS 24″ ON CENTER1 PR FOLD DOWN STABILIZER JACKSROOF BOWS 24″ ON CENTERTUBE 4″ TUBE FRAMEWALL 24″ ON CENTER SIDE WALL POSTS1 PR SIDEWALL VENTSFLOORING – TOLKO 3/4″ SQUARE EDGE T-GRADE OSBE-TRACK ON FLOOR3/8″ PLYWOOD WALL LINER1-12V DOME LIGHT1 PAIR LED TAIL SURFACE MOUNT LIGHTS1 SET SURFACE MOUNT CLEARANCE LIGHTS1-12V WALL SWITCH.030 SMOOTH ALUMINUM EXTERIOR24″ ATP STONE GUARD2 – 9 3/4 TANDEM ALUMINUM FENDERSLUAUN STRIP DOWN CENTER OF ROOF 24″GALVALUME ROOFSCREWED EXTERIORRAMP DOOR W/SPRING32″X64″ RV SIDE DOORWHITE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiztedRabbit Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 only 1 way to find out ... stuff 4 in and see if they bump and grind ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Pretty sure you'll need a 14'. Have no idea how you'd get more than 3 in in a 12' even with V nose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiztedRabbit Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 for reference... hard to see in the pic but with 3 bikes in.. the most forward bikes rear tire is still sitting around the middle of the other 2 bikes.. so 2 more feet isnt really going to jive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentracer Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 (edited) Put 2 sideways? Edited October 10, 2015 by serpentracer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mango_sv Posted October 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Put 2 sideways?That was one of my thoughts. One bike is CB300F, so it's tiny and easily picked up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 E track is awesome , I use it on all my trailers. You will not haul 4 bikes undamaged in that trailer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1crusher Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 I have a single axle 7x14 v-nose and there's no way I could get 4 bikes in it doing a 2 x 2 setup. I have e-track on the floor and along the lower walls with stand hangers on the walls (helps remove some clutter from the floor and makes room for other stuff). Pitbull TRS' are installed on the floor near the rear for 2 bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myhondas Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 (edited) Yeah, I would say that depending on the size of the bikes, the minimum would be a 7 x 16 v nose....but more than likely, you are going to find yourself with a 7 x 20 tandem axle. I have a 6 x 12 v nose and I can only get two bikes in it. here is just one in it.....I have to put one on the left front and the other on the right rear. Course, mine all all street cruisers. Edited October 10, 2015 by myhondas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mango_sv Posted October 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 7x14 enclosed trailer w/ rear ramp NEW 2016 covered wagon ready to go!http://toledo.craigslist.org/bfd/5255317624.htmlAny thoughts on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rslocum Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 Have 7x14 V-nose and fit 4 sport bikes pretty comfortable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mango_sv Posted October 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 Have 7x14 V-nose and fit 4 sport bikes pretty comfortableThat's what I'm talking about! If you can't get them 3 wide, you're packing them wrong! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rslocum Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 Well, when you cheat and put them on the wall... of course you can get more in there.Trailer? A vehicle to transport motorcycles. Didn't think I needed to thread a king size bed between them for full functionality:) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mango_sv Posted October 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 (edited) Well it happened. Got to the trailer place in Toledo and they had a 7x16 for $3600. Couldn't pass it up. The little lady approves. Edited October 13, 2015 by mango_sv 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony07R6 Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 We pull around a trailer that has 8x14' worth of garage space and a little bit of living area too. lol... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowdog Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Nice looking set up Tony, where do you ride at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony07R6 Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Thanks bowdog, we just recently started dirt riding again, so the only place we've been so far is down in Senacaville, OH. Our friends have a permanent campsite down at Buffalo Hills Resort and they have over 300 acres of riding trails in the campground. It isn't anything too crazy but we have a lot of fun and there's a bunch of trails that our 9 yr. old son can maneuver nicely on with his new side by side. One day I hope to get down to Hatfield/McCoy to ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowdog Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Awesome, I plan to do a Hatfield/McCoy trip myself soon...Look us up sometime at Wayne National forest, I have my rig parked at Williams campground for at least another couple of weeks. Big mud bog and Halloween bash happening the weekend of October 30th down there and plenty of trail riding available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YZ250 Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Well it happened. Got to the trailer place in Toledo and they had a 7x16 for $3600. Couldn't pass it up. The little lady approves. Congrats on the purchase. Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myhondas Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Mango,Just curious.....is the inside finished or unfinished? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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