Thoughts on this Trailer?

[Autom8ed]

I don't remember where I saw it or who the manufacturer is, but there is a trailer that you can roll your bike up on that actually dissassembles and stores in a bag. Sounds funny, but it looks pretty damn solid when put back together. It's about a grand or so. Just a suggestion for a trailer that you can store with limited space in a garage and would be far better than the one you are looking at. Otherwise get something like the hitch rack like McVaaahhh posted above. You can get it in a couple of configurations.

http://trailerinabag.com/products.html

Not bad.. but $1200 seems like a lot for an axel and a single rail. Running boards and wheel chock are extra $$.. plus I'm not sure I'd like having to tear down and re-assemble the thing every time I take it out.

Here is the real question.. How much do you want to spend on a trailer?
I would not put my bike on a harbor freight trailer. But thats just me.

My budget is $500 but I might shell out a little more for compact stowability.

What's your tow vehicle?

Mercedes ML320

[peteremsley]

Look for a used Kendon. A great lightweight trailer that folds up super easily, doesn't take up much space and has a really low load height. You should be able to find one for just a bit more than $500.

[Keepitgreen]

Get your ass to the nearest Tractor Supply Co. and get a 4x7 trailer with 12" tires expanded metal on floor and ramp..
I have had a few and if I sell it, I can get another one for around the same money.. I paid 500 for the one I have now.. Add another 30 for spare tire and that's a good deal.. I also put a sheet of 3/4 plywood on the floor for stability.. Works freakin swell..
I have pulled this thing loaded from TX to CO to NC back to TX and will be back in CO come August..

DETAIL DESCRIPTION
2000 lbs GVWR
Main frame 2 in x 2 in angle
12 in tires rated 990 lbs each
Fully lighted to D.O.T. Requirements
1 7/8 in coupler with safety chain
Wire mesh floor
2000 lbs cambered axle
Ramp gate for easy loading
Removable tongue
Wire in conduit http://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp/...&Special=false

[Autom8ed]

That looks pretty good also. I like the built in loading gate. But I think I'm going with this harbor freight trailer. Foldable to 2ft deep, 12" Wheels and stands on rolling casters. I found a local guy selling them with plywood deck and wheel chock for $500.

[chanke4252]

I was thinking about getting one of these for my Mazda 3, but keep hearing mixed reviews. I take it you are a fan?

Even if it wouldn't likely rip off your hitch, good luck getting going. You likely have a class I hitch, which doesn't leave you with a ton of options other than single bike trailers (actual trailers). There are a few out there, depending on what exactly you are looking for.

[Ceez]

here you go..I am sure you can talk him down.

http://denver.craigslist.org/pts/1223826632.html

[McVaaahhh]

Here's a great deal on a trailer

http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/1235340437.html

[Ceez]

Whatever trailer you decide on, just be sure it will be able to handle the load of your bike!

[thedarknight357]

I agree. If you hate your bike then by all means jump on this trailer... I wouldnt wish this trailer on my worse enemy!

[RUMotarded]

I was thinking about getting one of these for my Mazda 3, but keep hearing mixed reviews. I take it you are a fan?

I have one of those haulers, and love it. I hauled my CBR to trackdays all over Europe with never a problem. I don't think the Mazda is up to the task though. I have a late model 4-Runner, and with adjustable shocks she still squats pretty good in the rear. Actually, from a dead stop I can pull the front wheels when I nail it....lol. You could get an airbag setup, but it the trouble worth it?

[= Buckeye Jess =]

Thanks RU.... I've been hearing similar things from other folks. Bummer, but I don't need to go tearing my car up when I rely on it so much in the winter!

[Zach929rr]

I have a late model 4-Runner, and with adjustable shocks she still squats pretty good in the rear. Actually, from a dead stop I can pull the front wheels when I nail it....lol.

Get pics of that shit.

[Dietrich_R1]

That looks pretty good also. I like the built in loading gate. But I think I'm going with this harbor freight trailer. Foldable to 2ft deep, 12" Wheels and stands on rolling casters. I found a local guy selling them with plywood deck and wheel chock for $500.

IF you can easily remove the rear 'ramp' portion & the front tongue easily, I would definately go w/ the tractor supply trailer!!!!!!! Then you can do what I do w/ the harbor freight trailer.

Pick up an electric wench from Harbor Freight. Mount that to the top of the wall near your ceiling. Then Voila`... Wench that baby up & out of the way! Then I have a couple eye hooks w/ some tie downs to suck the trailer closer to the wall & loosen up the tension on the wench. It only takes a couple minutes to bring her down and t only sticks out no more than 20" from the wall.

I have the 1600lb non-collapsable Harbor Freight Trailer & it works great. If I could do it all over, & the tractor supply trailer could do what I mentioned above I would do that then.

When you get through with the Harbor Freight trailer it would be really close to cost of the tractor supply trailer, & you'd have much better quality.

[dirkterrell]

http://forums.mra-racing.org/viewtopic.php?t=9264

Dirk

[Think]

DAMMIT! Wish I had known about the Tractor Supply trailer before I bought my Harbor Freight trailer in the beginning of the summer.

I towed my bike to Maryland and back with my Harbor Freight trailer, BUT, it was a HUGE pain in the ass to build and get working. The ground for the wires wasn't making it past where the trailer folds so I had to scrape off a bunch of the paint around some of the screw holes to get it working. The biggest PITA was actually figuring out the grounding situation and if I didn't have someone with me who knew what they were doing I would have been screwed.

I might sell my Harbor Freight trailer and get the Tractor Supply trailer now. That ramp is a HUGE plus as getting a bike onto the Harbor Freight trailer is very difficult to do it by yourself.

[Autom8ed]

http://forums.mra-racing.org/viewtopic.php?t=9264

Dirk

Thats a hell of a deal.. but I can't get a hold of him. What is the secret phrase to register on the MRA forums?

[dirkterrell]

Thats a hell of a deal.. but I can't get a hold of him. What is the secret phrase to register on the MRA forums?

I saw earlier today that he had sold it.

Dirk

[CaneZach]

Get your ass to the nearest Tractor Supply Co. and get a 4x7 trailer with 12" tires expanded metal on floor and ramp..
I have had a few and if I sell it, I can get another one for around the same money.. I paid 500 for the one I have now.. Add another 30 for spare tire and that's a good deal.. I also put a sheet of 3/4 plywood on the floor for stability.. Works freakin swell..
I have pulled this thing loaded from TX to CO to NC back to TX and will be back in CO come August..

DETAIL DESCRIPTION
2000 lbs GVWR
Main frame 2 in x 2 in angle
12 in tires rated 990 lbs each
Fully lighted to D.O.T. Requirements
1 7/8 in coupler with safety chain
Wire mesh floor
2000 lbs cambered axle
Ramp gate for easy loading
Removable tongue
Wire in conduit http://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp/...&Special=false

Great looking trailer and one that I immediately wanted to purchase after visiting their site, but Colorado is notably absent from their list of States with a dealer.

[DorJammer]

I bought a Snow Bear utility trailer several years ago for under $600.00 at CostCo. Great trailer! tilt bed for the ATV, removal repositionable front and back gates and sides, hauls 2 full size street bikes or 4 dirt bikes,( put three on the trailer and the fourth goes on the front gate when it is in the down position. Hauls trash and debris as well as furniture. Extendable tounge allows me to through the Jon boat on it as well.

Best thing I ever did

heres a pic