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brandon357
03-02-2010, 03:39 PM
we are renting a trailer to haul a couple bikes down to daytona...... does anyone know if you can fit 2 bikes into a 5x8 trailer, i thinking that we will have to load them up facing opposite directions if it were possible.
BlueLghtning
03-02-2010, 03:42 PM
Open trailer or enclosed? Open trailer, it will be a breeze. Enclosed might be a tad tighter, but still very doable. One might have to be backwards or they'll need to be staggered so the bars don't hit.

I can fit 2 bikes on my 4.5' x 8' trailer. It's tight, but not hard at all. Some people even get 2 bikes on the little Harbor Freight 4x8 trailers. Heck, we had 3 bikes on one of those one time! :lol:

BTW, moving to the correct forum.
Seca
03-02-2010, 03:43 PM
They will fit.
brandon357
03-02-2010, 03:49 PM
it would be preferably enclosed but will do open if needed... rented from u haul
BlueLghtning
03-02-2010, 03:54 PM
2 bikes (SV650S & TL1000S) in the bed of an S-10 pickup

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v377/BlueLghtning/Mics/2%20bikes%20in%20S10/2bikesinS-10_cropped.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v377/BlueLghtning/Mics/2%20bikes%20in%20S10/2bikesinS-10_2_cropped.jpg

I had trailer pics of 2 bikes on my trailer, but can't find them at the moment.
Seca
03-02-2010, 03:56 PM
I have a similiar pic Dan. Of the TLR and CBR in my old S-10. Gotta find it.
PlayfulGod
03-02-2010, 04:27 PM
yup very doable!
JoeDirte
03-04-2010, 10:18 AM
I would rent a trailer from home depo, it's a lot cheaper than Uhaul and they are very nice.
TroyBoy30
03-04-2010, 10:51 AM
I would rent a trailer from home depo, it's a lot cheaper than Uhaul and they are very nice.

like this one

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll152/troyboy30/In%20The%20Trailer%2010-17-08/IMG_0863-2.jpg

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll152/troyboy30/In%20The%20Trailer%2010-17-08/IMG_0862.jpg

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll152/troyboy30/In%20The%20Trailer%2010-17-08/IMG_0861-2.jpg
RobGoBlue
03-04-2010, 11:45 AM
Open trailer or enclosed? Open trailer, it will be a breeze. Enclosed might be a tad tighter, but still very doable. One might have to be backwards or they'll need to be staggered so the bars don't hit.

I can fit 2 bikes on my 4.5' x 8' trailer. It's tight, but not hard at all. Some people even get 2 bikes on the little Harbor Freight 4x8 trailers. Heck, we had 3 bikes on one of those one time! :lol:

BTW, moving to the correct forum.

You can make anything work, with 30 tiedowns. :D
Seca
03-04-2010, 12:02 PM
Here it is...

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v376/220/4/1583080209/n1583080209_1569237_5921.jpg
Lazarus
03-05-2010, 01:45 PM
Hold up. HD rents trailers? WTF!
TroyBoy30
03-05-2010, 02:16 PM
yea they just started last year or there abouts. most location may only have 1 but all where brand new, had full ramp, like 15 tie downs, side access door and where lit. Only thing is you can't reserve them. They either have them or they don't. Price is on the trailer in the pics I posted. You can get a motorcycle trailer from u-hual for $11 a day, but they are hard to find locally and I prefer the enclosed.
Lazarus
03-05-2010, 02:20 PM
yea they just started last year or there abouts. most location may only have 1 but all where brand new, had full ramp, like 15 tie downs, side access door and where lit. Only thing is you can't reserve them. They either have them or they don't. Price is on the trailer in the pics I posted. You can get a motorcycle trailer from u-hual for $11 a day, but they are hard to find locally and I prefer the enclosed.

Thats pretty cool. Yea I was looking at the interior pic and I thought to myself that thing looks mint. Only downside is not being able to reserve it. Sucks if you are thinking about renting it for a TD.
02ep3
03-08-2010, 02:34 PM
Does anyone have experience between the ever-popular Harbor Freight 4x8 Folding trailer vs. the 4x8 folding trailer from Red Trailers? The Harbor Freight one is about $420 when you factor in shipping. The Red Trailer is more like $600 when you factor in shipping. Red Trailers claim to be a higher quality. Anyone know if it's worth it going for the Red Trailer brand?

http://www.redtrailers.com/Trailers.asp?type=folding

vs

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=90154
Seca
03-08-2010, 03:15 PM
I am going to get a harbor freight trailer in a week or so. they even have a a 299.99 4x8 but smaller 8"tires and 950lbs capacity.
02ep3
03-08-2010, 04:06 PM
Do you know if they stock them assembeld at their store? It would be nice to avoid shipping.
Seca
03-08-2010, 04:26 PM
Do you know if they stock them assembeld at their store? It would be nice to avoid shipping.

I havent checked yet but i dont see why they store wouldnt order one for you.
Kainedogg
03-08-2010, 06:04 PM
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll152/troyboy30/In%20The%20Trailer%2010-17-08/IMG_0861-2.jpg[/QUOTE]

Are you towing that with a Sequoia?
TroyBoy30
03-09-2010, 08:13 AM
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll152/troyboy30/In%20The%20Trailer%2010-17-08/IMG_0861-2.jpg

Are you towing that with a Sequoia?[/QUOTE]

highlander
ltyson
03-09-2010, 07:55 PM
Do you know if they stock them assembeld at their store? It would be nice to avoid shipping.

They have them at the store but not assembled that I know of. But the boxes they come in are easy to get home.

Ltyson
Seca
03-20-2010, 06:45 PM
I ended up going to Trailers For Less (http://www.trailersforless.com) in Fayetteville. I bought a leftover 5x8 trailer with a mesh floor for $500. I was in and out with the trailer in under 30 minutes.
JoeDirte
03-20-2010, 11:12 PM
Pics?
huskyduck
03-23-2010, 02:49 AM
5'x8' open trailer, 2x6 flooring, 4' mesh drop gate, 14"wheels............ $400...............who wants it ?

I have 4 trailers now and somethings gotta go.
Lazarus
03-23-2010, 08:28 AM
5'x8' open trailer, 2x6 flooring, 4' mesh drop gate, 14"wheels............ $400...............who wants it ?

I have 4 trailers now and somethings gotta go.

Got pics?
huskyduck
03-23-2010, 09:42 AM
Nope, sorry !
It looks like a 5x8/wood floor/4' mesh drop gate/ open trailer.
You have probably seen many of it's clones.
Seca
03-23-2010, 10:02 AM
Pics?

See above post.
Derrick
03-23-2010, 10:28 AM
sent you a pm
huskyduck
03-23-2010, 02:58 PM
Replied to your pm Derrick.
02ep3
03-25-2010, 11:28 PM
What about the Kendon 2-bike trailer? Is it worth the extra cheese?

13" wheels, diamond plate decking, wheel chocks, ramp, bling.

http://www.trailersforless.com/3422.html
Seca
03-26-2010, 11:27 AM
What about the Kendon 2-bike trailer? Is it worth the extra cheese?

13" wheels, diamond plate decking, wheel chocks, ramp, bling.

http://www.trailersforless.com/3422.html


Not that much extra cheese it's not....
huskyduck
03-27-2010, 04:43 PM
5'x8' open trailer, 2x6 flooring, 4' mesh drop gate, 14"wheels............ $400...............who wants it ?

I have 4 trailers now and somethings gotta go.

------Sold------
MotoMike
03-28-2010, 08:02 AM
Just a FYI for those needing a trailer, Lowe's has a 5x8 mesh trailer with ramp gate right now for $488.