Towing / Transport: Discussion of Trailers, Wheel Chocks, Tie-Downs, Ramps, etc for Transporting Motorcycles.
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06-19-2006, 3:30 PM
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Join Date: 11-29-2002 Location: Danville, VA
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| Bought a new trailer So, I actually did pick up a new trailer. Purchased it to move the two bikes from G'ville to Danville, but of course, was two days too late and only moved the one remaining bike.
I got a 6x12 Continental Cargo with the V-nose, spare tire, rear chocks, medium duty door with lift assist, extended roof with flat top, roof vent, and electric brakes. In champagne...
I've never towed a trailer this size and it pulled extremely well. The SUV I pull it with isn't that powerful so I could definately tell it was there while accelerating. But wow, what a difference electric brakes make! It was almost like the trailer wasn't there at all while stopping. I felt much safer that way. Especially since I had to drive through the remnants of Alberto...
Pictures to follow once I get back to Danville.
I want to paint the inside white. Is there some traction paint or something available to paint the floor with? I put in a Baxley chock and a couple of Ancra removable tie downs. Once I have another bike, I will fit in a removable wheel chock and a few more tie downs.
I am pretty sure I can fit a third bike in there if I ever need to. |
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06-19-2006, 3:50 PM
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Join Date: 12-29-2001 Location: New Jersey, USA
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| Re: Bought a new trailer The floor of ours was painted with the spray-on truck bedliner stuff. It's held up great and offers more traction than regular paint. |
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06-19-2006, 3:52 PM
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Join Date: 07-07-2002 Location: US
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| Re: Bought a new trailer I've seen people put fine sand into the paint for traction. |
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06-19-2006, 3:54 PM
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Join Date: 05-01-2001 Location: Raleigh, NC
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| Re: Bought a new trailer Buy can buy flooring paint at Lowe's or Home Depot and it has a granular material you mix into it before rolling it on. That's what I had in my last trailer. |
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06-19-2006, 3:56 PM
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Join Date: 07-23-2001 Location: Motor City, Michigan
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| Re: Bought a new trailer  Good choice...I've got a Continental Cargo trailer, too. I didn't bother to paint the walls white, but you can find non-skid paints at any marine supply store.
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06-19-2006, 4:02 PM
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| Re: Bought a new trailer I just used latex house paint that I had for the floor, it is a bit tacky but I would consider HondaGalToo's advice. Also there are some interesting solutions for etrack mounted chocks. You may be able to combine the ideas into something great.
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06-19-2006, 4:09 PM
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Join Date: 11-29-2002 Location: Danville, VA
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| Re: Bought a new trailer I've certainly been at Lowes and in their paint section enough... I'll keep my eyes out for some of that traction paint... |
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06-29-2006, 3:40 PM
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Join Date: 09-04-2004 Location: PA, USA
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| Re: Bought a new trailer I used a porch and floor paint with traction addditive already pre-mixed. I also painted the walls white. Really brightens it up inside |
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06-29-2006, 9:39 PM
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Join Date: 11-29-2002 Location: Danville, VA
Bike(s): 2003 Honda RC-51, 2005 Triumph Sprint ST Posts: 2,827
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| Re: Bought a new trailer I found the right paint and the traction additive... now to find the time to paint it... |
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07-08-2006, 12:32 PM
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Join Date: 11-29-2002 Location: Danville, VA
Bike(s): 2003 Honda RC-51, 2005 Triumph Sprint ST Posts: 2,827
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| Re: Bought a new trailer Finally got a photo of the trailer...
Like the dirt? I kinda spun the wheels of the truck pulling the trailer out of the hiding place I have for it...
Last edited by TraumaOne : 12-18-2006 at 10:59 PM.
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02-20-2007, 11:21 PM
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Join Date: 02-19-2007 Location: Near Crystal Lake, IL USA
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| Re: Bought a new trailer - Me too! In / Out Mods??? Gotta love Craig's List...
Posted a wanted add in the last week, and got two replies. A friend may be interested in the 24' (26'? I forget) when the people sell the car which currently lives in it.
I will make do with the 2007 Haulmark 6' x 12' x 6.5' H which the guy used to move a state away, and for not much else. He never titled it, so it is technically new. I know... I need to be careful so I can title it OK. At $2,100 I should be able to sell it for what I have in it at almost any time, and will get within a few hundo of that in several years. Oh, and he is hauling it back here too!
Anyone know if the brush on "Rhino-lining" type stuff the auto parts and hardware stores sell is any better than paint and sand? I have to assume it is. It is about $100/gal., and a 6' truck bed needs one can. Pints and quarts (I think ) are also available. DAMN! THAT would have been something to stick in the Ace 20% off bag sale this past weekend!
Glad someone mentioned wall paint. That sounds like a good idea too!'
How expensive is the track system for the floor stuff, and where do you get it? Truck cap / accessory store?
I put a plastic tongue box on a Menard's flatbed, and it is handy, but some assholes tried to break into it and messed it up a bit... still OK though.
Thinking of going Diamond Plate box on the Haulmark. Nice to keep gas out of the interior I think. |
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