Roadsmith on a UHaul trailer?

[Dockem]

Wondered if anyone has ever tried putting a Roadsmith GW trike on a 5'X9' UHaul trailer?

The inside dimension from UHaul states it is 4'9" width, which would give ~3" (1 1/2" each side) to spare on the width for the trike. I wondered if this was iffy, would rather have about 6". The trailer has a ramp for loading.

Is this wishful thinking?

 

[mhgoldwing]

From Roadsmith website: 56" at the body 58" wide with Wing Guards

Without the Wing Guards you would have the 1 1/2" on each side. Could be done but you better drive it on perfectly and not have it shift during transport.

I have the Wing Guards and on my trailer I would have 1" on each side. So far I've only trailered the trike once to dealer for repair but borrowed a friend's wider trailer just to be safe.

 

[FRR]

Not worth the chance you would be taking as far as potential damage to your Trike. I would want more clearance

 

[Dockem]

Not worth the chance you would be taking as far as potential damage to your Trike. I would want more clearance

Yeah, that's kind of my thoughts too.

 

[trike lady]

It would be a very tight squeeze, not a good idea. I rented at one time a 6x10 trailer from Lowe's. The one back in Port Richey rented trailers and other stuff. You might to look for others who may rent out trailers. Contact Tractor Supply they have rentals.

 

[Lucky]

Wondered if anyone has ever tried putting a Roadsmith GW trike on a 5'X9' UHaul trailer?

The inside dimension from UHaul states it is 4'9" width, which would give ~3" (1 1/2" each side) to spare on the width for the trike. I wondered if this was iffy, would rather have about 6". The trailer has a ramp for loading.

Is this wishful thinking?

I would not even think about it. If you're looking for opinions.

 

[Sidecarbill]

Since 4 ft 9 inches is 57 inches I don't see how it could fit.

 

[Dockem]

New math?

Anyone know if Tractor Supply will only do local rentals or would they do long distance, one way? I'm wanting to trailer the trike to Florida.

They have one 6' wide.

 

[keepinon]

New math?

Anyone know if Tractor Supply will only do local rentals or would they do long distance, one way? I'm wanting to trailer the trike to Florida.

They have one 6' wide.

Our local TSC only rents locally, and have only a couple of trailers for that.

A while back, I checked U-Haul for a one way rental, in state (Tx), found it was cheaper to buy a trailer, then have it for resale later. But, the trailer is so handy, I kept it.

 

[Dirtydan]

I wouldn't. Cutting it waaaayyyy to close. No matter how you tie it down it will probably move from side to side on bumps and whatever. 72" minimum.

 

[GoldWingrGreg]

Personally, I cannot imagine nylon tie ratchet straps, or a shifting chassis, or the combination of the two shifting that far (1.5"). Of coarse it all starts with securing the rear tires securely and checking for problems along the way.

One could always cut and stuff a 2x6 or 2x4, standing on, end between the tire's side walls and trailer's frame. Use nylon ties and secure it through the spokes of the wheel to keep the boards from shifting on the wheels.

To test for suspension shift, put a pole against the rear fender while someone is pushing, as hard as they can, from side-to-side on the other side. Once it is all strapped in place on the trailer, do the same.