I just picked up this trailer off FB marketplace for a pretty good deal, and I’m looking to install a few things on it to make it more motorcycle friendly.
It’s 6x10’ and all steel construction. I want to be able to mount two motorcycles on it in a staggered formation (preferably with wheel chocks) but be able to remove the wheel chocks quickly to use the trailer for other things. Is there a track system or something similar that someone has used and recommends? Also open to suggestions on how to properly close up the back. I’m thinking of either trying to find a hinged ramp off a trailer at the junk yard and welding it on or just using some tail gate cargo netting and bringing a ramp with me.
I also need to install some anchor points but that should be pretty straight forward,
E-Track is pretty handy as it has multiple accessories you can buy, to include wheel chalks and tie town anchors. It’s low profile so you can mount strips of it in the area’s you need to use for mounting your bikes and simply remove the accessory attachments when not in use.
see below example.
I use this guys system in both my truck and my toy hauler. It’s a great way to have wheel chocks but then be able to pull it out in a couple minutes. You just need some lower profile tie downs for his bar or a track system to attach chocks. It’s a little pricey but he has tons of different options. If you call the number it’s the owner that picks up and he’s super helpful. He’ll build anything custom for you and also sell you dent and scratch pieces at a discount.
Depends on the bikes and how wide they are.
I also use the Lock-N-Load system for mounting my dirt bikes as this allows mounting them with limited tie downs.
I used to have Lock and Loads for several years actually. They are really nice too. I swapped them for the other system because the 890 tank didn’t fit between them, plus the anchor plates made sliding things in the bed of my truck a pain.
Yes with Bolt It On you can fit two bikes side by side depending on your trailer width. You can get any width custom bar. They also make chocks with an extension on them so you can stagger the bikes if the bars overlap. If you call the guy he can make custom length chocks. You’re welcome to come by my place in Longmont and check it out if you want.
Our toy hauler is 7.5’ wide inside and with our 890 and 390 side by side, we use probably 7’ of that, so you would likely have to stagger yours. Like @Kurdz2408 said, you’re welcome to come test it out. We have plenty of bikes to practice loading with.
I use the bolt it on system in my toy hauler for my big bikes and lock n load for the small bikes staggered. I also use the lock n load on my flat bed ATV trailer for dirt bikes.
Thanks for all the suggestions. E tracks seem like a great solution but the floor of the trailer is relatively thin diamond plated steel welded to the cross members. I was thinking about using U bolts but the width of the E track is about double that of the cross member so it’s probably not the strongest solution.
Likely going to drill some holes and attach some anchors to the base of the vertical steel beams.
I can’t find it on the website but I’ve seen on his social media that Bolt It On makes crossbars that have holes made so the hooks are at an angle specifically to mount to truck beds with tie downs low on the sidewall of the bed. Just like your trailer. Just call or email him a picture of your trailer and he’ll have something for it.
Found a bolt it on kit on marketplace and made it work with my trailer after a little bit of time in the machine shop. Seems very sturdy. Needed a front wheel chock solution after that trip to Moab. Tension alone can only do so much.
