Flat bed trailer to tow Trike?

[NEMO]

Does any one know of a company that makes a flat bed short trailer, wide enough for a trike? Or should I just check for what's available at U-Haul?
Owen.

 

[eagle1]

you could make a car dolly into one. here's anothers guys project.
another thing is in most states you don't have to have plates for it.

 

[brianl]

Does any one know of a company that makes a flat bed short trailer, wide enough for a trike? Or should I just check for what's available at U-Haul?
Owen.

From the specs I've read, trikes are less than 5' wide and other than the Roadsmith HT1500, slightly less than 10' long. I have a Big Tex landscape that is 6'x10' I.D. you may be able to fit it onto a 5'x10', but I would try one before buying.

 

[eagle1]

i still like the converted car dolly. MAN he did a great job.

 

[Smitty Werben Manjensen]

If you want to pay an arm and leg, Aluma makes one.

Motorcycle/Bike Trailers - Aluminum

PS: Not a flatbed though

 

[Rsw]

Even if a trike fits on a trailer doesn't mean it will pull good. You need some extra room to get the hitch weight right or add weight to the trailer somehow. It will pull like a wet noodle if you don't.

 

[Gold Rush]

Even if a trike fits on a trailer doesn't mean it will pull good. You need some extra room to get the hitch weight right or add weight to the trailer somehow. It will pull like a wet noodle if you don't.

Very good point. General rule of thumb is 10 to 12.5 percent of total trailer and load weight should be felt on the tow vehicle hitch.

 

[427dave]

I have a Droptail trailer that was built for two bikes. I removed one of the wheel chocks and moved the other one to the center mounting position. I have had it for three trips from Florida > Wisconsin > Florida. It pulls great and I can then fold it up and stow it vertical in my garage. The only problem I have had is the fenders work the bolts loose and I have to tighten them even though they are the aircraft type locking nuts. Also the vibration on the fenders has now broken the brace on one, welding required. My old Kendon for my Ultra bike did the same thing. I even balanced the tires thinking that would stop the vibration, wrong.

http://www.droptailtrailers.com/Crui...ilers-s/12.htm

My Droptail I found on Craigs List used.

Kendon also makes a two bike trailer that can be converted for a trike. It is a little shorter and uses a single wheel ramp, therefore two more ramps would be required. The droptail has the full width loading ramp that drops via hydraulics.

http://www.kendontrailers.com/

 

[Tanker06]

I bought my Triglide from an owner in GA, and used one of these from U-Haul: U-Haul: Equipment specs 5x9 with drop ramp. I towed it back to Houston with no problems, but it was a pretty tight fit.

 

[flatfrog]

I have an E-Z Hauler two bike flat bad trailer that would easily convert to a trike hauler. For Sale $1200.00.

 

[John Luciano]

I have this. Never towed it at high way speed with trike on board. Never thought about towing my trike.....
Shop Carry-On Trailer 5-ft x 10-ft Treated Lumber Utility Trailer with Ramp Gate at Lowes.com

Yes towed it home empty with the trike 20 miles....
With military discount $900

 

[1800 06 Champion Trike]

I use my enclosed snowmobile trailer. 7' wide and 20' long. V nosed fiberglass with ramp on the back. I drive it in, tie down and hit the road.

 

[2006gold]

From the specs I've read, trikes are less than 5' wide and other than the Roadsmith HT1500, slightly less than 10' long. I have a Big Tex landscape that is 6'x10' I.D. you may be able to fit it onto a 5'x10', but I would try one before buying.

I have a Goldwing trike and it fit onto a 5 x 10 nicely. Recommend getting a tilt bed and add a winch in case the trike is DOA.