retraite
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truepath wrote:Gale,
... since I am realizing that one can really not have too many trailers.
Uhhh, I don't think you've spoken with my bride recently. 
Cheers.
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C.B.
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Tow behind a 5th wheel not a B.
Put the bikes back on top and haul a bunch of other stuff inside.
Learned first time out not to haul coolers with liquids especially BEER-SODA. Found exploded cans and bottles.
If I didn't see it in the rear view camera wouldn't know it was there.
With the dual wheel leg I can pretty much push it around most campsites myself.
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truepath
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Nice trailer. Perfect size for towing around the country without costing an arm and leg in additional fuel use. How does that work towing behind a 5th wheel? Bikes on the top do open the inside for other stuff and that's good, but one of the things I want a trailer for is to haul bikes around without as much worry about theft and also to keep them clean. I also have a sea touring kayak (18' length) that I'm trying to figure out how to haul around with my B. I have previously camped in a DIY Chev G20 van RV and I could put Kayaks on the roof. The B is way too tall for that. I have a choice of extending the tongue on the new enclosed trailer by about 4' and building a rack on the top or getting another trailer. The tongue extension is the most realistic idea despite my belief that one cannot have too many trailers (wife disagrees as do the neighbors). BTW, a friend of mine has so many trailers that I suggested to him that he put them on a dry cleaners type conveyor to have easy access. I asked him once how many he had and he stopped at 12, but I think that was more the result of memory limitations than actual numbers.
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C.B.
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I've got 3 trailers. THe one you see plus a 18' Goose Neck tandem Dump,and a just purchased 20' enclosed car hauler with a 4' v nose.
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retraite
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truepath wrote:I also have a sea touring kayak (18' length) that I'm trying to figure out how to haul around with my B.
We tow an enclosed trailer with our B. The B roof is not designed to handle the added weight of a kayak or canoe. But, the trailer can.
We often take a canoe with us on top of the trailer. Inside the trailer is any combination of motorcycle, bicycles, other stuff - well you get the idea.
This spring, I'm planning on adding this. Then, 12 volts will do the job. 'Tis a very slick design.
Keep paddlin'.
Cheers.
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truepath
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I am going to build in some attachment points on the frame so later kayak racks can be added. Its much easier to weld on some mountings before the trailer is skinned rather than to try to modify things later. I've hauled kayaks all over the place with my old homemade RV including the great lakes, British Columbia and other places in Minnesota and Canada. I want to get to Perry (sp?) Sound on Lake Huron sometime. I've camped there, but didn't have a kayak with. Looks like a great place to kayak.
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Gale Hawkins
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retraite wrote:truepath wrote:Gale,
... since I am realizing that one can really not have too many trailers.
Uhhh, I don't think you've spoken with my bride recently.
Cheers.
The key is to get the wife hooked on using an enclosed trailer then fill it up with your stuff then she is more open to one more enclosed trailer with the promise you will keep your stuff out of HER trailer.
Where I have the two placed are under trees that need to be trimmed. Unlike a portable storage building in minutes I can reposition each trailer.
Getting one with RV roof AC and two 30 amp circuits plus built with insulating board made it more attractive even being a 1995. 7x14' is only 100 sq ft but the 8' awning on the front door side will be nice and handy in warmer weather. At $1750 I did not think about it too long. 
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sand crab
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I just bought a 6x11 pointy nose trailer, to haul behind my Roadtrek 210, seems to be just right for what I need to carry. It will hold my 11' fold boat, motor, 2 bikes, and miscellaneous gear, with room to spare. Kind of guessing what I needed, but seems to be a good fit, can walk around w/o bending over, lots of storage room. Am trying to convince wife to bring the Yamaha scooter, so far no sale.
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sand crab
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thanks true path for the response. The info above n my profile is wrong. We now own a Roadtrek 210 Poplar, no longer have the 34 5vr. Could easily load up the trailer, still wondering what to take. Guess I'll take it all, and bringbsck what doesn't pan out. Wanted to know about the size of the trailer and the towability of the Roadtrek, from all Ive read it shud do well. Will find out on the 10th February.
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truepath
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That trailer should give you enough room to bring just about anything you want. I'm on your side about the scooter. My trailer project is coming along. Today I finished welding the roof frame and I should finish all the remaining miscl. frame welding tomorrow. Designing and fabricating a hinged roof was a challenge and took longer than I expected. I'll paint the frame on Tuesday and Wednesday and should be into putting on the plywood and aluminum skin next week.
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