Any suggestions for a trailer to tow behind my 24ft Winnebago Navion. Have considered an Idaho tote and a Swivel wheel trailer. Any input would be appreciated.
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Any suggestions for a trailer to tow behind my 24ft Winnebago Navion. Have considered an Idaho tote and a Swivel wheel trailer. Any input would be appreciated.
Kind of depends on your trike and budget. I went cheap and bought a boat trailer and modified it to haul my trike.
The Honda fits well on it too.
I used a 6x10 enclosed trailer. Keeps the road grime off and makes a nice secure 'garage' when you're not riding...
Enclosed 6x12 here too. Interstate, was about $4K.
I like that it's enclosed, Tri stays clean, and it's secure.
I bought the Biker Bar for a hold-down. The latch bolts to floor, and the bar attaches to trike/bike frame, then you ride it into the latch. It holds the trike solid, keeps from bouncing inside the trailer. I'm sold on it.
I also use some straps, but mainly for peace of mind.
I have a 6 1/2 x10 foot utility trailer with drive on ramps that i switched from two wheeler's to the trike. Don't haul my bikes very often so i didn't want to invest 3-4 k to set most of the time.
Wait a minute!! Towing a trike? They don't belong together. Don't you buy a trike to stay in the saddle longer as you get older?
At 73, I'm not old enough for a trailer - yet.
Personally, if I can't ride to a destination, it isn't worth going there. The ride is half the fun - even at my old age. I know there are certain circumstances for trailering so I don't bash the practice. More power to you. At least you're still in the wind and haven't given up riding all together like some riders do.
Good luck to you all.
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We've ridden to rallies, we're a long way from most, this is what works for us. Take our bed and our own food, wife can't eat wheat. That limits things when trying to get a quick meal on the road. A big black widow spider in a hotel room in Barstow CA was kind of the tipping point for us. With this rig we can set up camp and then ride the area, wherever we are. If I could figure out a way to tow the RV with the trike...
I painted the trailer in the yard. 4 colors, that metallic black was $63/qt. Only a few bugs in the clear coat
We trailer when we are staying over for along time. We live in it for months at a time. You can get a covered trailer for 2-3 grand. Less if you can pick up at factory.
You need at least 6 x 10. 7 x 12 leaves room to move around it. Height, width and length won't matter behind a MH, only weight is of concern.
I have a 7x12 enclosed. I had a 6x10 and that worked but very close to the sides....7x12 gives me extra room and a better feeling .
If if I went with an open trailer it would be an Aluma TK-1 trike trailer.
enclosed is the better option
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Ya, this ^^^. It is tight but works for me. My Bravo v-nose has torsion suspension for a better ride.Originally Posted by frostbite51
It is what it is.
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I have an Aluma TK-1. It's light weight allows me to role it around with one hand
It's easy to load with a storage box built into the rock guard.
If your thinking enclosed I'd go with a 7x12.
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You get old because you quit riding.
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I agree with the 7x12. I bought the 6x10 in my pre trike days. My triglide fit, but it was tight and a PITA to tie down...
That's sweet!!! If only my wallet could see this picture . . .
I painted the trailer in the yard. 4 colors, that metallic black was $63/qt. Only a few bugs in the clear coat
I bought a Legend
Did a lot of research, put together a spread sheet a few years ago and decided the 6-1/2 wide Legend (aluminum) was pricey but found a good deal and the quality is way up there. The width works fine for the Tri Glide and exterior is narrow enough to see behind with SUV mirrors.
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7x12 enclosed works for me. As others have said the extra room around the trike works well for tie downs and access. Two e-tracks work for straps tied down to frame hooks. The tracks are spaced to match the trike rear wheel track measurement so I can also use over the wheel ratchet straps. It is nice to arrive at your destination with no road grime or weather related crap all over the bike.
I like the ez rider trailer, thats what
I've been searching for their is a used 2008 model for sale with in a 2 hr
ride from me the guy wants 3000.00 bucks for it, weighing all my options another 1000.00 or so and buy one new
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That seems high for 9 yr old unit if you can buy new for a grand or so more. Also watch what the mfg date would be on the tires.
It is what it is.
16 Tri Glide vivid black
Well...maybe. We lived just north of Chicago forever, and we used our trailer to get closer to the longer rides out west. Like Sturgis....it was honestly two turns to get on RT 90 and then a 1000 miles of boring. We could have taken the back roads doubling the time, but the real ride always started at least as far west as Denver. After that as many beautiful miles as you can stomach. But for the most part - I always thought West of Chicago, on the long haul, basically uninspiring.....sorry. Now after 65 years TN is home. Beautiful rides everywhere!Wait a minute!! Towing a trike? They don't belong together. Don't you buy a trike to stay in the saddle longer as you get older?
At 73, I'm not old enough for a trailer - yet.
Personally, if I can't ride to a destination, it isn't worth going there. The ride is half the fun - even at my old age. I know there are certain circumstances for trailering so I don't bash the practice. More power to you. At least you're still in the wind and haven't given up riding all together like some riders do.
Good luck to you all.
jc
Have always said "trailers are for horses". Have been riding for over 65 years but after developing Parkinson's 3 years ago and experiencing the fatigue of riding I've been considering it. I can realistically ride 350-400 miles before I have to get off and lay down. I've considered an enclosed and the open TK-1. Then economics set in for a trailer costing $3000-$4000 buys a lot of $50.00 motel rooms. It's the 3 days to Sturgis vs 2, and the time lost that have me thinking about getting one again.
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And to be honest.....having a Cage isn't such a bad idea at Sturgis.....Adult Beverage nite.....down pour {usually at least once}.
But the last was Denver. Dropped it off at the HD dealer {no cost} then did Colorado / Utah / Nevada / Arizona / New Mexico and back up to Denver. Plenty of Miles for the Wife and I....then a nice ride back with no worries. Works for us, but surely understand others may not see it the same way. But 3-4K trips is about all I have left in me on the bike! LOL
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