Sidecar Trailer

Many of he trailers used by many yard maintenance people are wide with low decks and drive on tailgates. Some are 3,500# rated with single axles. Plenty adequate for an open rig hauler.
There is also a Low Hauler 8' wide covered unit (tandem) availlable.
10' overall will be tough to get. 10' plus the tongue yeah.
I bought a custom Low Hauler and it pulled very erraticly so I returned it and built my own sidecar hauler. 9' X 77" inside measurement. 13" deck with 5' drive on tailgate. 102.5" single torsional axle w/ 205x15" tires.
Great for a Harley rig but a foot short for a GL1500.

Lonnie

I had an 8x10 all aluminum trailer made by Aluma in Iowa. At first the dealer said it couldn't be made but when he talked to the factory, it was no problem. It has a 3,500# single axle and tuck under ramps [also impossible according to the dealer]. This is my third Aluma trailer and I think they are great.

I have one similar to Al's, but mine has a flip down tailgate. When Al and I compared features last June, I thought mine was an Aluma, but that was our snomobile one. My sidecar trailer is a Loadmaster from Marchfield, WI.

It is also only 80" between the fenders, and ten feet long. How wide do you need?

http://www.hsloadmaster.com/alumdetail.cfm?sm_pic=LB8010AF

I can attest to the fact that Al's trailer is the best you will find. Mine is nice, but nothing compared to his.

Thanks for the quick response. I looked at the picture of your trailer. Very nice indeed. I dont have the will or patience to build one myself. I prefer to buy off the shelf if possible.

Thanks Al, I will investigate Aluma trailers. 8 x 10 would work fine. My rig is 73" wide. Any additional info you have about Aluma order would be appreciated

Mike,
Your trailer appears to be the best option so far. My rig is 73" wide. 7" extra is acceptable tolerance. Nice looking rig. May I ask what the approx cost was for the aluminum model? Odd that trailer companies do not offer special trailers to Hack owner requirements.

I bought mine used, so the price won't help you much. I think the new ones are around $2300.

These guys are about 5 miles from me. They have a couple of steel options, but then you lose that lightweight part. I do like the fact that I can move mine around the yard like a coaster wagon.

http://johnsontrailerco.com/open_motorcycle.php

and

http://johnsontrailerco.com/single_side_rails.php

Where are you?

Im in Needles CA as a snowbird. I lay claim to being a Utah resident. Live in Utah mountainds 6 months a year.

mauser9 - 12/20/2010 9:57 PM Im in Needles CA as a snowbird. I lay claim to being a Utah resident. Live in Utah mountainds 6 months a year.

🙂 Northern Wisconsin is a bit far for you to come then. 🙂 I was going to let you try your rig on mine. Well, when Newfiedad gets back from Florida with it.

I got mine from an ATV dealer who replaces his shop trailer every couple of years. Check Craigslist and maybe check with the local ATV shops. You'll find one.

Good luck,

Mike

I had the same need and problem. I found a local trailer company that had a utility trailer that is 14' long [payload, that is] X 96" wide [if memory serves]. It is about 74" between the fenders and my 72" wide rig fits. It has a fold down ramp for loading. I put a removable chock on for the bike's front tire and added some good mounting points for tie downs. I use the trailer for a lot of purposes during the year and the once or twice that I want to haul the sidecar rig, it's a 5 minute job to load and tie her down. The trailer seems to have been designed for hauling ATVs also as at thre front, each side rail pulls out to form a pair of ramps so you can drive on or off either front side. We've used it to carry several ATVs and the front and rear loading is nice. I think the price new was around $1400.

Unlike Sidecar Mike's, it is definitely not lightweight, but it is useful for a lot of things.

SidecarMike - 12/20/2010 2:18 PM

I have one similar to Al's, but mine has a flip down tailgate. When Al and I compared features last June, I thought mine was an Aluma, but that was our snomobile one. My sidecar trailer is a Loadmaster from Marchfield, WI.

It is also only 80" between the fenders, and ten feet long. How wide do you need?

http://www.hsloadmaster.com/alumdetail.cfm?sm_pic=LB8010AF

I can attest to the fact that Al's trailer is the best you will find. Mine is nice, but nothing compared to his.

I know this is an old thread, but an electrical failure Saturday caused me to use my trailer for the first time to haul the sidecar.

Let me preface the photos by saying I mounted the sidecar as close to the bike as I could and still access the right saddlebag door. If I was an inch or two wider, I would have been in trouble. It pulled fine, so my weight ratio was good, and Barb and I were able to push the bike up on to the trailer unassisted.

Since my wife was wanting to "shop", I considered the need to pull our cargo trailer. I'm now glad I left it at home.

Needless to say, I am very happy with my little trailer.