trailering questions

Mooncarter · 12-20-2017, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by alwhite00

Snomobile trailers are actually 8'6" of use able space. You can get them as long as you can afford.

I'll have to check with DMV on that. Good question.

Mooncarter · 12-20-2017, 03:51 PM

8'6" in VA, but that would include wheels, unless they are UNDER the trailer.

alwhite00 · 12-20-2017, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mooncarter

8'6" in VA, but that would include wheels, unless they are UNDER the trailer.

That's exactly how a snowmobile trailer is built. They have low profile tires with the deck over them.

dacheedah · 12-20-2017, 07:10 PM

The max width on a vehicle / trailer on the national highways is actually 102". That said you may have state roads and city streets that still restrict width to 8'. Also lighting requirements change as a vehicle grows, must use the long tail lights in addition to marker lights. . . RV's have issues on some roadways and that I would say is the exception and not the norm.

With torsion axles you can get low like a sled trailer and you will want a decent set of wheel chocks on the bike. I would suggest that even with an 8' wide trailer you will be tight, doable but tight and you will want to be cautious to get your weight slightly forward.

cgtech · 12-20-2017, 11:46 PM

Some tongue weight is critical, or you will have the most foul handling trailer on the road (and very dangerous).

Mooncarter · 12-20-2017, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dacheedah

The max width on a vehicle / trailer on the national highways is actually 102". That said you may have state roads and city streets that still restrict width to 8'. Also lighting requirements change as a vehicle grows, must use the long tail lights in addition to marker lights. . . RV's have issues on some roadways and that I would say is the exception and not the norm.

With torsion axles you can get low like a sled trailer and you will want a decent set of wheel chocks on the bike. I would suggest that even with an 8' wide trailer you will be tight, doable but tight and you will want to be cautious to get your weight slightly forward.

102" = 8.5 feet.

ivel · 12-21-2017, 06:08 AM

How about modifying a boat trailer. put the bike up front and the cart in the back.

cgtech · 12-21-2017, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ivel

How about modifying a boat trailer. put the bike up front and the cart in the back.

Now that's a fresh prospective!

rib33024 · 12-21-2017, 10:30 AM

Use a reese hitch motorcycle carrier for the bike. And a 4x8 trailer for the cart

cgtech · 12-21-2017, 01:23 PM

Those are great and all, but this ain't no dirt bike we're dealing with here.

12-20-2017, 03:51 PM	#12
Mooncarter Gone Insane Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 14,214	Re: trailering questions 8'6" in VA, but that would include wheels, unless they are UNDER the trailer.

12-20-2017, 07:10 PM	#14
dacheedah Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Kankakee, Il Posts: 194	Re: trailering questions The max width on a vehicle / trailer on the national highways is actually 102". That said you may have state roads and city streets that still restrict width to 8'. Also lighting requirements change as a vehicle grows, must use the long tail lights in addition to marker lights. . . RV's have issues on some roadways and that I would say is the exception and not the norm. With torsion axles you can get low like a sled trailer and you will want a decent set of wheel chocks on the bike. I would suggest that even with an 8' wide trailer you will be tight, doable but tight and you will want to be cautious to get your weight slightly forward.

12-20-2017, 11:46 PM	#15
cgtech Over This Interview Is... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 17,449	Re: trailering questions Some tongue weight is critical, or you will have the most foul handling trailer on the road (and very dangerous).

12-21-2017, 06:08 AM	#17
ivel Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Columbia,SC Posts: 25	Re: trailering questions How about modifying a boat trailer. put the bike up front and the cart in the back.

12-21-2017, 10:30 AM	#19
rib33024 ...................... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: FT Lauderdale FL. Posts: 16,416	Re: trailering questions Use a reese hitch motorcycle carrier for the bike. And a 4x8 trailer for the cart

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12-21-2017, 01:23 PM	#20
cgtech Over This Interview Is... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 17,449	Re: trailering questions Those are great and all, but this ain't no dirt bike we're dealing with here.

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