How Hard is it to put my Harley Softale hartiage on it to haul it with me camping??? how hard getting it on and off this trailer????
1790956
Another idea budget is higher but livinlite trailers built small light vrv trailers today they only show the big toy hauler. But they will make the smaller rig if you ask. Think enclosed utility trailer with tent trailer popout bed in the side. And large screen you can screen off the big open door. Worth a look also.
1790957
Not hard. Would probably need to buy the ramp accessory though. Would also recommend having 2-3 peeps to help get it on. 1 drive it up, 2 to stablize. Same for coming down.
1790958
With both tailgates down on the trailer, and the kickstand in the down position on the rear of the trailer, it is probably less that two feet to left each tire up to the trailer deck.
1790959
The trailer floor is about 20 inches from the ground so with a ramp it would be easy to load and haul your bike. The only drawback is that it would take up about 1/3 of the space so it would limit other things that you would waqnt to load on the trailer.
1790960
John, I am not sure about your Harley...I am trying to think how tall the back of the trailer is, it comes with a step and then it is about a foot to the trailer from there.I think Lifetime has ramps that connect to the back. You might want to check on that...but with the tallest walls being on the sides, it pretty much would help,( would think) to not have to deal with them being front and back.Or, boards?...your question is pretty much a 'guy thing'...so I am just guessing here, but check out Lifetimes site...they have accessories to this great trailer.
1790961
I have found it very easy to load and unload. I have 2 bikes that fit nicely. I found that with a couple of extra jacks and some beefing up of the ramps it becomes very stable and stress free. Although that size of bike would take up the whole trailer and not have room for anything else.
1790962
The floor length is 6ft. It might be tight on length. We wedged a Honda Ace into a different 4x6 and it was nose tail edge to edge on a different 4x6. I think it would work but you wont have much for extra room.
2156795
I don't see why not, and if so, it would be virtually a fort knox setup. The trailer I use mine on are semi hidden so I sleep very well at night when on vacation and my Harley-Davidson Tri-Glide is in it!
1161234
The trailer seems to be pretty durable. I like it mainly because it is lightweight. I've never tried pulling more than 30 pounds in it, so I don't know how much it is capable of.
2085048
That is a 1000 lb. capacity jack, it should be able to lift your Harley, unless you have a lot of accessories and the weight is over 1000.
2137367
Since it snaps and screws together I would have to say that you probably wouldn't want to have to take it apart again but It's very light and can easily put on a trailer while still together to be moved! I had to move mine after I put it together and it work out for me.
69899
Its pretty hard...I bought both of my sons each one for their motorhomes/fifth wheel.
859819
It was hard to load my 400lb klr650. Balance once loaded is very problematic. The mounting and securing system is shady. I don't trust it to haul my bike. I feel like its going to end with my bike laying in a ditch somewhere. I plan to weld a cross beam for more secure anchoring points on either side. I would purchase a model with this anchoring cross beam already installed if I were you. Unfortunately I don't have this option. Wouldn't reccomend without significant modification. HTH.
1512219
I hand packed the berings with blue Bering grease and cranked down the Bering nut tight and backed it off 1/4 turn... Drove to Montana from Arizona and back with 900 pounds on the trailer going 75 and 80 at times... No problems
766754
I hauled a 450lb sport bike on it for about 650 miles and didn't have any problems. I'd be real careful hauling something that heavy as some of the parts aren't super heavy duty like the tie down holes. Also make sure your truck can hold that kind of tongue weight, hate to get it loaded on there then hit a bump and rip your hitch off the back of the truck.
727336
A few things to consider...1. will weight at back of tow vehicle or back of camper be effected to any extent?2. if towing with suv/ van, will it hamper access to rear of vehicle ?3. will it hamper hooking up or unhooking trailer if mounted on rear of vehicle?4. do you want to be able to carry bikes on vehicle after trailer is unhooked? I mounted mine on the trailer bumper and put my spare tire in a well in the back of my suv... covered bikes with a good barbeque cover and a few bungee cordsand its great!!!!
651994
I had someone help me. It was not too hard, only problem the wire attached to the peddle broke. I have to buy a new one. I am getting the gazelle supreme. I hope it does not leak oil or break. I got a 3 year care plan. If it is not able to be repaired, it will be replaced. I had it for 7 years. The capacity is 300 pounds. I weigh around 185. Just be aware it may leak oil continually and stain carpets. Mine did. I am hoping the gazelle supreme is sturdier.
2027180
There is an attachment that hooks on the bike frame. The trailer snaps on and off the attachment as needed. Fairly simple to use once you put the attachment on the bike, although I sometimes have a little trouble with getting the locking pin to fasten. To install the attachment, just undo one of the side bolts that hold on the back tire and put the attachment on with this.
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My experience is on hilly roads, which I have around here, it is not hard to pull. The hills around here I would guess, is between a 2-4 deg. raise, even with the cart loaded down, it was not unbearable. I guess the type of bike you are riding, how healthy or how strong a rider you are, and how much gear you have in the trailer. For myself, being above 40 I can feel the hills a little, and that is without the trailer, with the trailer slightly more. Again, II must say, it depends on what you are hauling. When the trailer is modestly packed with about 20-30lb of stuff, I can get up the hill without killing myself, I just change gears and it takes me a little longer to make the climb. My experience is on hilly roads, which I have around here, it is not hard to pull. The hills around here I would guess, is between a 2-4 deg. raise, even with the cart loaded down, it was not unbearable. I guess the type of bike you are riding, how healthy or how strong a rider you are, and how much gear you have in the trailer. For myself, being above 40 I can feel the hills a little, and that is without the trailer, with the trailer slightly more. Again, II must say, it depends on what you are hauling. When the trailer is modestly packed with about 20-30lb of stuff, I can get up the hill... » Read More My experience is on hilly roads, which I have around here, it is not hard to pull. The hills around here I would guess, is between a 2-4 deg. raise, even with the cart loaded down, it was not unbearable. I guess the type of bike you are riding, how healthy or how strong a rider you are, and how much gear you have in the trailer. For myself, being above 40 I can feel the hills a little, and that is without the trailer, with the trailer slightly more. Again, II must say, it depends on what you are hauling. When the trailer is modestly packed with about 20-30lb of stuff, I can get up the hill without killing myself, I just change gears and it takes me a little longer to make the climb. « Show Less
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I'm thinking the trailer offered by Harbor Freight might work. You might want to see if they still offer it and better yet, go see it for yourself, if you can.
2173152
I carried my sportster 1200 at around 600 lbs and it bent the platform and the front tire bracket. Maybe I didn't have it set up right, but I will not be putting a heavy street bike back in it. Bike stayed secure and it was a 1300 mile trip, but still not worth the risk in my opinion.
1879846
No way? If you add the down force of the trailer together with the weight of the motorcycle and the fact it would be out there 30" or so I think you could be very overloaded.
938973
Hi Kitty! I think the trailer is great for commuting but I'm not sure that I would do a long tour with it. It handles my 57lb dog just fine but I think I would want the quality, reliability and availability of parts if I was going to be out on the open road. It's a great trailer for the money but just not something I would trust touring. A Burley or something comparable would be money well spent if you can afford it. Happy Trails! Dan