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Gearhead
Posted on Sunday, March 04, 2007 - 11:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

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...
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Rocketsprink
Posted on Monday, March 05, 2007 - 06:31 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

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.
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Eboos
Posted on Monday, March 05, 2007 - 07:49 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

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.
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Toona
Posted on Monday, March 05, 2007 - 08:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

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.
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Gearhead
Posted on Monday, March 05, 2007 - 11:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

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?
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Toona
Posted on Tuesday, March 06, 2007 - 10:36 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

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.
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Slaughter
Posted on Tuesday, March 06, 2007 - 11:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

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.
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Gearhead
Posted on Monday, April 02, 2007 - 11:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

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?
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Coolice
Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2007 - 12:30 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

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?
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