08-07-2022, 03:47 AM
I've used the three piece long ramps to haul across west Texas in July/August several times to Colorado. I think they all have an arch built in so the belly doesn't hang up at the transition point.
Pluses: easy to load/unload bike, you ride up/down the ramp. Use the clutch instead of the front brake to modulate speed down the ramp. Parking and towing is easier without a trailer.
Minuses: setup/takedown is labor intensive and a bit fiddly. Tying down three ramp pieces so they don't get into the bike or disappear in transit is interesting until you figure out what works. The arch in the ramps means they don't nest together and tie up conveniently. I wasn't comfortable loading two bikes into back of truck if traveling with another person.
For me the two place Kendon was the answer. I have plenty of room to park it at home so that's a major issue that doesn't apply to me. Trailer is low, so it's easy to load/unload. It has decent tie down points and built in chocks. It's low and light so gas mileage isn't affected too badly. My Titan gets 15mpg with or without the Kendon. Heavier, "real" trailers bring it down to 8/10mpg. Last trip I used my VW GTI as a tow vehicle for the first time and got 20 mpg running 75/80 and it was way more comfortable than my 2006 truck.
My understanding is the Uhaul trailers are heavy, maintenance is sketchy, and you may not be able to find one when you need it.
Different strokes for different folks.
Pluses: easy to load/unload bike, you ride up/down the ramp. Use the clutch instead of the front brake to modulate speed down the ramp. Parking and towing is easier without a trailer.
Minuses: setup/takedown is labor intensive and a bit fiddly. Tying down three ramp pieces so they don't get into the bike or disappear in transit is interesting until you figure out what works. The arch in the ramps means they don't nest together and tie up conveniently. I wasn't comfortable loading two bikes into back of truck if traveling with another person.
For me the two place Kendon was the answer. I have plenty of room to park it at home so that's a major issue that doesn't apply to me. Trailer is low, so it's easy to load/unload. It has decent tie down points and built in chocks. It's low and light so gas mileage isn't affected too badly. My Titan gets 15mpg with or without the Kendon. Heavier, "real" trailers bring it down to 8/10mpg. Last trip I used my VW GTI as a tow vehicle for the first time and got 20 mpg running 75/80 and it was way more comfortable than my 2006 truck.
My understanding is the Uhaul trailers are heavy, maintenance is sketchy, and you may not be able to find one when you need it.
Different strokes for different folks.
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2024 Yamaha Xmax
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