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normy41 · 12-03-2018, 06:42 AM

Good Morning Everyone, does anyone know where I can get a trailer to put behind my fifth wheel to transport my Harley? I would really prefer something with a couple swivel wheels under it. The swivel wheels would make it much easier to back up. However I have also seen one with stationary wheels and there is a ramp with a winch that will pull the motorcycle onto it strapped down. Any help would be appreciated? Thank you!

LJowdy · 12-03-2018, 08:25 AM

Can't help with the trailer but prior to running out and making the purchase, I'd check with your State DMV and find out if you need a different drivers license. Here in CA, you'll need a Class A license to pull 'doubles'

2Yung2 Quit · 12-03-2018, 08:28 AM

There are some swivel wheels that don't qualify as a "trailer", so no special license required.

2Yung2 Quit · 12-03-2018, 08:29 AM

This is one. http://www.cruiserlift.com/swivelwhe...0aAmgyEALw_wcB

Cumminsfan · 12-03-2018, 08:33 AM

I don't think I'd want a single wheel trailer to carry an MC behind my 5th wheel. Having a blowout on that SRW would not be fun.
One thing I was taught when riding MC's is to never ride in the middle of the lane. Lots of debris sits there because it's out of the path of car/truck tires.

Mr_D · 12-03-2018, 08:39 AM

You are also find that some states won't allow a trailer behind another trailer. WA is one. The listing I just looked at said swivel wheel extensions were not legal in WA either.

C.B. · 12-03-2018, 08:48 AM

Link: Idaho Tote Dolly – Tow your atv, motorcycle, golf cart behind your rv.

Claims it's legal in ALL 50 states.

C.B.

grindstone01 · 12-03-2018, 09:19 AM

I have a swivel trailer behind my fifth wheel for the last 6 years to haul a Goldwing 1800 and now a VTX1300. I have had a couple of tire blowouts and you don't even know they happened until someones pulls along side to tell you. I still prefer the single wheel as it is only one wheel to maintain and the double wheel only adds 200# extra pay load. I would suggest a TMPS, backup camera, and carry 2 spare tires. Swivel trailers are considered a rear mounted platform with a support wheel and no licenses or 2nd trailer restrictions apply. Don't trust opinions from people that have not had one.

normy41 · 12-04-2018, 11:06 AM

Cumminsfan -- Thank you for the heads up about the middle of a travel lane. I too was taught the same thing about riding a motorcycle. While I do avoid the center of any lane that it something that I completely forgot about. I am giving up on the single wheel and will now concentrate on finding a double wheel?

grindstone01 · 12-04-2018, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Cumminsfan

I don't think I'd want a single wheel trailer to carry an MC behind my 5th wheel. Having a blowout on that SRW would not be fun.
One thing I was taught when riding MC's is to never ride in the middle of the lane. Lots of debris sits there because it's out of the path of car/truck tires.

So having 2 wheels with twice the blow out risk is a better situation? I usually ride my motorcycle in the middle of the lane to give myself the max distance/time reaction from the opposite lane traffic and deer jumping out of the ditch.

Cumminsfan · 12-04-2018, 11:07 PM

Motorcycles Handbook

bddadles · 12-05-2018, 08:14 AM

Never checked it out but they make tires that are solid (I think) for wheel barrows and such. I have no idea if they are big enough for a swivel wheel trailer but that may be a possibility for flat tires also.

grindstone01 · 12-05-2018, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by bddadles

Never checked it out but they make tires that are solid (I think) for wheel barrows and such. I have no idea if they are big enough for a swivel wheel trailer but that may be a possibility for flat tires also.

Solid tires would make for a very rough trailer ride, might as well just use a steel wheel. Also, the 8" tires are 8 ply at a 100 psi and are not that easy to find, so you need to carry extra spares. Any taller of a tire size would just make the trailer too high for stability and loading.

grindstone01 · 12-05-2018, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Cumminsfan

Motorcycles Handbook

Lane position
On a motorcycle or moped, you do not have the protection of a vehicle around you, so you have to make your own protection. To do this, you need to position your vehicle in the best possible spot on the road.
Depending on traffic and road conditions, the best position in the lane is usually a little to the left or right of the centre of the lane, in the track where the tires of a four-wheeled vehicle would travel. This spot is referred to as the left or right “tire track.” It is considered the best position for keeping a safe distance from other vehicles, for seeing and being seen, and for the smoothest road surface with the best traction. It is also called the “blocking position” because it blocks or discourages other drivers from trying to squeeze past you in the same lane

I don't see where center road debris is mentioned as a issue per the earlier post. My solution is to go around them. I prefer to ride the center of my lane for all the benefits mentioned above.