| Author | Message | ||
     Gearhead |
As the midwest winter has started thawing out I'm on the hunt for an enclosed trailer for the upcoming race season. I'm thinking new unless I find a screaming deal on a used unit. A good friend has let me use his open trailer but with several overnight and multiple day events planned for this summer, I think I'd sleep better with an enclosed unit, not to mention it will double as a spare garage when at home. I'll be carrying one race bike, generator, spares and gear. What size and brand do you guys use/recommend? I'm pulling with an '06 Chevy crew cab, 5.3 liter with tow/haul option. I realize size is relative but I'm just getting started so I dought that I need a 42' gooseneck. Yet!! Thanks in advance... | ||
| Rocketsprink |
Ralph, go with at least a 6X10, V-nose is even better. I have a 6X12. Not the V-nose thought. It has plenty of room for 2 bikes, generator, spares, pit bike, tires, etc. It even doubles as a "camper" at the track. Just about any manufacturer is good. I went with the double doors instead of the ramp. This way I can leave the back open without having a ramp door to trip over. | ||
| Eboos |
Somewhat off topic but... With the increased number of stolen trailers reported in Roadracingworld.com, make sure you give a lot of thought to security. I'm sure there is a website out there that has great tips that will help you ensure that you will not loose everything that you have. | ||
| Toona |
Go for something in the 6 x 10, 6 x 12 range. Empty weight is in the 1300-1400 pound range. I tow a 6 x 12 with my 5.3 Chevy crew cab (2wd) with another 1000# of stuff inside down the highway at 75/80 all day long and get 12 mpg. Yeah, I could go slower and get better mileage, but whats the fun in that? I prefer a ramp door on the back, side man door, torsion bar axle and a roof vent. The single axle trailers aren't bad to tow, double axle trailers may be a little better to tow, but usually the weight difference is a deal killer to me. My father has a 7 x 12 dual axle and empty is tips the scales at 2400#. You could go to a camper trailer place and get a pull out awning installed for some shade. | ||
| Gearhead |
Rocketsprink, thanks for the input, I've been leaning toward 16' but it now sounds like overkill. Eboos, I have noticed a large number of "trailer stolen" reports in Roadracing World! I'm studying thief perventitive measures for this upcoming purchase. Toona, thanks for the info, my crew cad is 2wd also and I thought a single axle might be a better way to go, thanks! Do you tow in tow/haul mode or in third gear? | ||
| Toona |
Tow/haul, if I remember to push the little button....., rarely 3rd. If I notice it down/up shifting a lot, I'll pull it into 3rd, but that doesn't usually happen. | ||
| Slaughter |
RRW is coming out with an article on securing trailers. Think motion sensing alarms (cheap but loud), axle locks and tongue locks. Check the racing BBS's - there are almost always trailers for sale there with pics. | ||
| Gearhead |
Thanks for all the input, guys. I was patience and a deal popped up. A local quad racer who is going big time put his 6x12 trailer up for sale at a local cycle shop and since I had a lot of feelers out I got several calls from friends to check it out and I bought it tonight. It's a V-nose which is a plus, side door but has barn doors so I'll have to buy an aluminum ramp. I can't complain since I got it at a very good price and it's silver, my truck just happens to be silver, also. One last question, is there an advantage to put radials on a trailer verses the factory bias plys? | ||
| Coolice |
Gearhead just make sure they are TRAILER rated tires, there is a difference. You'll be looking good, please join us at the tracks this year ok? |
