Monsta Posted November 22, 2006 Share #1 Posted November 22, 2006 Where/How do I start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradT Posted November 22, 2006 Share #2 Posted November 22, 2006 Where/How do I start? What kind of Trailer ? TO carry the bike, or to Tow behind the bike or other. ? Lots of people start with the Harbour Freight Trailers, then put a plastic roof top carrier on them. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVinFLA Posted November 22, 2006 Share #3 Posted November 22, 2006 I'm in the middle of building a Harbour Freight trailer, I bought a large diamond plate truck toolbox from JCwhitney. Ordered LED trailer lights to reduce load on the electrical system. But for around $500 you can build one. Alot of people have gone this route and after looking at the trailer it appears to be very safe to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted November 22, 2006 Share #4 Posted November 22, 2006 Ken, I have built several of them, 3 this year alone, here are a few pics. I have used the harbor freight kits and they work out very well. Here's the trailer that I have used to build the bases, just cut them down to the size you need them to be. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=90153 I have also used a car topper and sold that one to one of our members here. Your choices are as limitless as your imagination BTW the trailer in the pics below I have logged better than 20000 miles on with absolutely no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosebud Posted November 22, 2006 Share #5 Posted November 22, 2006 We just picked up a new fiberglass trailer off of ebay for $460. I'd show you pictures but it's in pieces right now with the painter waiting to be painted black cherry to match the bike. My husband was discussing the inside of it this week and plans to fabricate some kind of tie down system inside it so when it's being pulled by the RSV that every thing in the trailer be secured. We happened to see a crash last month that the bike took a curve too fast and his load in the trailer shifted - was not a pretty site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigShell Posted November 22, 2006 Share #6 Posted November 22, 2006 We just picked up a new fiberglass trailer off of ebay for $460. I'd show you pictures but it's in pieces right now with the painter waiting to be painted black cherry to match the bike. My husband was discussing the inside of it this week and plans to fabricate some kind of tie down system inside it so when it's being pulled by the RSV that every thing in the trailer be secured. We happened to see a crash last month that the bike took a curve too fast and his load in the trailer shifted - was not a pretty site. I put a floor and tie-downs in my PiggyBacker. Used 1/4" plywood over a 1x4 frame and covered it with indoor-outdoor carpet. Attached the tie downs where the screws would go through the plywood into the 1x4's. Replaced the original bolts holding the tub in place with longer ones through the new floor, tub, and frame. Picture in my gallery. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gearhead Posted November 22, 2006 Share #7 Posted November 22, 2006 So, what do you guys suppose these trailers weigh, unloaded? Loaded? Jeremy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyRich Posted November 22, 2006 Share #8 Posted November 22, 2006 150 unloaded. With wife 5000 lbs loaded without wife 400 lbs loaded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan Terror Posted November 22, 2006 Share #9 Posted November 22, 2006 150 unloaded. With wife 5000 lbs loaded without wife 400 lbs loaded Ohhhhhh!!!! You'll go straight to H*ll for that one. Where should I send the flowers??? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosebud Posted November 22, 2006 Share #10 Posted November 22, 2006 150 unloaded. With wife 5000 lbs loaded without wife 400 lbs loaded :no-no-no: Boy are you in trouble - 1. You are not suppose to put your wife in the trailer. 2. No woman wants to be told she weighs 4850 pounds. It's been nice knowing you.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PEIslander Posted November 22, 2006 Share #11 Posted November 22, 2006 :rotf: Obviously BuddyRich 's wife doesn't get on this site or he would be dead dead dead. A buddy of mine built a single wheel trailer which attached to the bike's receiver with a U-joint coupling. He used a front wheel from a 400 suzuki and built a box and frame. When the bike leans so does the trailer and it follows the same track so if you avoid potholes etc with the bike the trailer misses them too. He went across Canada with it in July and put on 19000km with no problems. A rider from here lost his Gold Wing and trailer last June in Maine when the trailer slid out in the rain and pulled down the bike. He wasn't hurt too bad but the bike was severely damaged. I guess my point is for safety look into a single wheel design. I think there was posts here before with pics of this type of trailer. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted November 22, 2006 Share #12 Posted November 22, 2006 I dont think that Buddy is that dense to say that would be the weight with "His Wife" in the trailer but instead how many "Treasures" she would try to cram in it...your welcome Buddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyRich Posted November 22, 2006 Share #13 Posted November 22, 2006 :rotf::rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dray Posted November 23, 2006 Share #14 Posted November 23, 2006 buddy you not realy doing alot to help your self here bud:sign funny post: for ya buddy :rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyro Posted November 23, 2006 Share #15 Posted November 23, 2006 Hey Buddy, For $20- I won't call your house & invite yer wife to this thread. You can paypal it to me. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeeper0202 Posted April 21, 2009 Share #16 Posted April 21, 2009 i made this trailer .. ordered me a hf trailer and got me a old car top carrier and this is how it came out ... made it into a space ship thought it would look cool.. car top looked like junk when i got it ,, but look at it now ... just have to have a little imagination... here are some pics[ATTACH]28879[/ATTACH][ATTACH]28880[/ATTACH][ATTACH]28881[/ATTACH] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badhardtail Posted April 21, 2009 Share #17 Posted April 21, 2009 Hey Jeeper, This is a nice loking trailer!! I have the same HF trailer and Sears Cargo top that I'm getting ready to tow behind the bike. I was looking at the combo behind the bike and it sure looks big. Does you bike (Venture?) pull it and stop it okay? Thanks Josh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry M Posted April 22, 2009 Share #18 Posted April 22, 2009 This is the trailer I built,using a H>F> trailer kit and I cut down a truck cap and put it back together you can do anything you want.The trailer is 200LB. empty and towes fine. Jerry M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubber Posted April 22, 2009 Share #19 Posted April 22, 2009 Where/How do I start? My question where are you going to go. The big island is still pretty small to need a trailer. LOL Harbor Freight is the place to start. So many box styles to choose from. Pick one and go for it! Good luck Bubber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brake Pad Posted April 23, 2009 Share #20 Posted April 23, 2009 I wasn't going there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1joeranger Posted April 23, 2009 Share #21 Posted April 23, 2009 This is the trailer I built,using a H>F> trailer kit and I cut down a truck cap and put it back together you can do anything you want.The trailer is 200LB. empty and towes fine. Jerry M. Nice Job!! Is the plate for the cooler? Where did you get it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeeper0202 Posted April 26, 2009 Share #22 Posted April 26, 2009 well i used a harbor freight trailer and a friend of mine gave me a old car top. well i decided that i was going to make it into a space ship so my mind kinda started wondering and this is how it came out ... thought that it looked cool and will carry about anything that i would want to carry.. i think that i have a todal of about 500.00 dollers tide up in mine ... but it was well worth it .. tell me what you think about it .. here are some pics:322:[ATTACH]29243[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]29244[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]29245[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]29246[/ATTACH] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Yamahawg Posted April 29, 2009 Share #23 Posted April 29, 2009 150 unloaded. With wife 5000 lbs loaded without wife 400 lbs loaded ROFLMAO... Bet you will pay for that comment... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldseadog Posted April 29, 2009 Share #24 Posted April 29, 2009 Personally I like the idea of the single wheeled trailer. I've been toying with the thoughts of building one. Here is a couple of links to site that sell this type of trailer. http://www.nui-go.com http://www.n-line.com Good luck with your build. Don't forget to post pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeeper0202 Posted May 8, 2009 Share #25 Posted May 8, 2009 my trailer pulls great .. .even at 85mph it is straight as a arrow... as far as stopping it i have no problems with that either... dont even know that it is behind me ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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