[GhostRider]

What about smaller trailers (not closed) for one bike.
Anyone got links for those?

[G-Force Junkie]

http://www.randyscycle.com/kendon.htm
Not cheap, but easy to store if thats an issue. I have a Texas Bragg BP in 5x8. Really heavy duty, overkill for just a bike, but I use it for alot of other utility duties. Capacity is around 2000 pounds, I paid about $1300

[abtech]

On a lighter note, maybe you would be interested in something along these lines:

Pic

Trailer and tow vehicle for sale

[G-Force Junkie]

Wow, I'd be "The Man" if I showed up at Track days or races in that rig! Hmmm, Coderedcbr has his class A...

[Poppy2447RR]

Originally Posted by ND4SPD

Curb weight is roughly 3500lbs. Me, another person, gear, misc stuff, figure another 500lbs. Right in the 5000lb range. I'll do some more asking around, can't hurt

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haha Zoltizzle not with our fat butts in that thing!! i mean geez the two of us with 3 layers of sweatshirts soaking wet prolly hit 290, lol!
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Poppy - a.k.a. Poppizzle

[ND4SPD]

Originally Posted by Poppy2447RR

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haha Zoltizzle not with our fat butts in that thing!! i mean geez the two of us with 3 layers of sweatshirts soaking wet prolly hit 290, lol!
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Poppy - a.k.a. Poppizzle

It's about time you showed up skinny

[HondaGalToo]

FWIW, a friend of mine has a Ranger with a similar towing capacity as yours. He pulls a 6x10 enclosed trailer with a single axle with one bike and a scooter in it. I asked him what he thought about a 7x12 tandem axle with 2+ bikes and here's what he had to say:

"Mine is the 4L V6, 4X4. Tow rating is around the same, maybe a couple
hundred pounds less. My trailer is a 6X10. On hilly interstates like going
to Pocono or Beaverun, the engine is struggling. On steeper hills, it will
downshift two gears to keep going. It's been acceptable so far but, if I'm
taking two bikes and a scooter I'll expect the transmission to pack it in
sooner than later, unless I plan to drive 45 mph the whole way. The
owner's manual specifies a maximum trailer frontal area- 50 or 60 s.f.-
mine's under that at 36 s.f. Even if it's under the maximum towing capacity
by the book, with its larger frontal area, weight and the friction of a
second trailer axle, I would never pull a 7X12 with it for any distance or
very often."

[ND4SPD]

I love inflated claims

[ccwilli3]

in a small truck like that (I had a tacoma), its tough to pull anything of size, because the truck itself is so darn small.

Best to stick with an open trailer if you need to tow 4 bikes... The wind resistance of the enclosed trailer is enough to kill you, then you throw in the weight... Its not gonna be pretty...

[Pete]

Originally Posted by ND4SPD

I love inflated claims

I was just about to say that I don't care what the Ford website says, you're gonna absolutely kill that Ranger pulling four bikes no matter what size trailer it is.

[nedro]

No matter what. As Conq mentioned, install a tranny cooler. If there’s already a tranny cooler in the radiator, fine, but you still need to install a second one.
IMO, you’re grossly overloading your truck. But it is YOUR truck. Good luck.

[Pete]

There's an echo in here.

[BDA116]

Originally Posted by ND4SPD

I love inflated claims

Well, on that note, the new R1 could definately pull it. No overinflated claims there.

[Poppy2447RR]

hey z, i bet the black demon woulda pulled it!! maybe just maybe we'll just have to see what the jeep will do.
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Poppy

[coderedcbr]

Originally Posted by G-Force Junkie

Wow, I'd be "The Man" if I showed up at Track days or races in that rig! Hmmm, Coderedcbr has his class A...

Looks good, just let me dust of my cowboy hat -N- boots wash my Peterbilt T-shirt and we are go to go. My only request is that we stop at a Flying J truck stop.

[Northy]

Originally Posted by ConqSoft

I got my Pace American 7x14 with everything you listed for around $4k.

Having had a Haulmark before, I'd choose the Pace over it for quality.

Which Pace did you have? I started looking and I'm thinking the Journey with the motorcycle package would do the job. Is that the one you had for around $4k?

[ConqSoft]

Originally Posted by Northy

Which Pace did you have? I started looking and I'm thinking the Journey with the motorcycle package would do the job. Is that the one you had for around $4k?

Yeah, I think mine was a Journey. I bought it bare though, and set up the inside like I wanted it.

http://www.cbrxx.org/gallery/trailer_pace

[MacMan]

I just took the plunge myself. I was looking for a 7x12 to start but I ended up with a 6x12. I was hoping to get 2 snowmobiles into the 7x12 and get rid of my enclosed sled trailer but I have a tacoma and I think that would be a bit much for it. I went with the Pace myself because of the quality. Should have it in about a week. Conq...Where did you get your E-track and wheel chocks? Also, I like the shelving you have on your door. You have that made?

[ConqSoft]

I don't remember where I got the e-track, but it's available lots of places. Try a google search.

I got the Pit-Bull chocks direct from Pit-Bull, since the pricing was about the same.

As for the shelf, and other accessories. Look here and prepare to spend some money.

http://www.pitpal.com/

[MacMan]

Originally Posted by ConqSoft

As for the shelf, and other accessories. Look here and prepare to spend some money.

http://www.pitpal.com/

Ouch....you got that right but the stuff sure looks nice

[coyote]

Anybody ever use East Tennesse Trailers? I have seen a few around here, but have never priced them or got the chance to talk to anybody that has one.

[G-Force Junkie]

Originally Posted by coderedcbr

Looks good, just let me dust of my cowboy hat -N- boots wash my Peterbilt T-shirt and we are go to go. My only request is that we stop at a Flying J truck stop.

Thats a big 10-4 good buddy. After driving a 24' International bobtail around down town LA all weekend, I don't know how in the hell you guys can manuever a tractor and a 53' box around.

[figment]

Originally Posted by ConqSoft

I don't remember where I got the e-track, but it's available lots of places. Try a google search.

This is where you told me to get it. $$$
http://www.trailer-parts-forless.com...ess/etrack.htm

These guys make THE BEST track:
http://www.s-line.com/
http://www.s-line.com/vantrack3a.htm
Very nice looking, great finish, not galvanized but plated. Its been mounted on a utility trailer in the elements for a few years. Still looks new.

...and its CHEAPER. Especially if you call them. I think I paid 1/2 the cost there. Where ever you get your track, be sure and get the clips from the same company that makes it.

[MacMan]

Just a bit of info I got today. Whether its true or not(from a dealer)...The Haulmarks use 1x3 strips of WOOD for the side walls (structure). After a period of time, you can get moisture or condensation in there and we all know were it can go after that. Just what I heard...

Thx for the links Fig...

[showmethebombs]

OK boys/gal's...similar question here!

If I am going to get my arss to gratton, I needs me a trailer. I looked at a pace 6X12 today $2700. Thats brand new, plain jane at Home Depot! It does have a ramp door, and a side door. think my tacoma double cab v6 can do it? I have a class II hitch on it, no tow package though (oil cooler)

max weight I can tow per Toyota: Max trailer+gear-us-truck = 7500 lbs
Max trailer weight = 3500 lbs



too bad its not black!