P1000 enclosed 6'x12' or 7'x12'

[sheba4]

I get it which is why if I were recommending a trailer set-up to a friend who says "I am almost over gvwr…" I'd say go tandem axle so you won't be. It is more than about the ability to add length. It is about better tracking, easier backing and less precision needed on weight distribution. Most importantly it is about your safety. When you are near gvwr you are stressing each component of that suspension.Then you add a 1 ft. to the top of the trailer and you are increasing curb weight and moving that center of gravity up just a bit. I'm certainly not saying this will end in a bad crash or ever wishing that on anyone, I'm just saying think about it. Utility trailers tend not to be affected by a single vs tandem in a bad situation because they don't have the same higher center of gravity or wind working against them. If you go enclosed for P1000 weight, I'd go tandem no question...

A lot of factors at play here with lifted tow vehicle and likely "freak out" response by the driver...

Driver does a great job but watch the slight fishtail, a tandem would have maintained its line with a lot less drama involved...

good info, I think you may be right... even though this would be only to haul up to cabin and back, if I need to I can haul my 4 wheeler and fishing sled no problem.

thanks,
Gary

 

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[Montecresto]

ok I am going to buy a enclosed trailer for my p1000 deluxe with hard Honda roof... looking at H&H trailers
how many of you have tried to get your p1000-5 inside a 63.5" wide ramp door...I think the Hondas are 63.0" wide... probably will have to go with a 7x12 I think when they state 7x12 they are talking 7.0' high or are they talking 7.0' wide at the door... not sure... your payload is eaten up by your curbside weight which is gvr is 3000 lbs - trailer weight around 1100lbs so your payload is 1900lbs. not much room to reach the max...
however trailer manufactures usually give about 25% more gvw because they know people are going to push the limit...that is ok but you do not want to be going across a RR track at 65 mph with close to gvw or you will bend a spring...guess how I know that...

thanks in advance,
Gary

If the budget will allow, go for a 14’ with tandem axles, they pull soooo much better, backing them up is far easier and it’s way better if you ever have a flat.

 

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[Leatherneck]

I went with the 8.5 x 30’ wit v nose 2’ of extra height. What I likeis I can haul whatever I want plus 2 sxs’s. Be careful with the v nose and toungue length. Mine Just built the “V” on the tongue and it takes away from the angle you can turn without getting a bumper into the trailer.

 

[Leatherneck]

 

[Montecresto]

View attachment 103596 I went with the 8.5 x 30’ wit v nose 2’ of extra height. What I likeis I can haul whatever I want plus 2 sxs’s. Be careful with the v nose and toungue length. Mine Just built the “V” on the tongue and it takes away from the angle you can turn without getting a bumper into the trailer.

That’s a bummer!!!

 

[sheba4]

FWIW, I just bought one last year and I can tell you that 6' shouldn't even be considered for a P1. Mine is a 7' x 12' and if I had to do it again I would get a 14'er and tandem axle. This has a 7' interior height and V nose. Keep in mind this is a P5 and it fits like a glove, just enough room to get around it.

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nice setup...

Gary

 

[Vikes79]

Mine rides on a 7x14 trailer most of the time... keep in mind how your weight is going to sit in that trailer and how a loaded bed will change your tongue weight. Are you talking about a single or tandem axle?

I have a 7x14 similar trailer to JTW, but mine is a v-nose aluminum trailer with a pair of 3500 lb axels and 12” extra height with a ramp door.

It’s a great trailer but would prefer to have a 8’ wide as it’s pretty tight getting in and out of the 1000.

 

[JTW]

I have a 7x14 similar trailer to JTW, but mine is a v-nose aluminum trailer with a pair of 3500 lb axels and 12” extra height with a ramp door.

It’s a great trailer but would prefer to have a 8’ wide as it’s pretty tight getting in and out of the 1000.

Mine is just a single axle with a rail around it and a ramp.. it’s great for normal use but it’s not what I’d use to pull across country.

 

[hoghead76]

I have a cargo craft 7x14 tandem axle, have to get close to one side to get out of sxs,
trailer is also 7ft tall so the opening is 6ft 6in high.

 

[hoghead76]

the 7x14

 

[JTW]

View attachment 103613 View attachment 103611 View attachment 103612the 7x14

How tall is your door?

 

[hoghead76]

How tall is your door?

6ft 6inch it real close when I load

 

[hoghead76]

6ft 6inch it real close when I load

Oops lied to you its 6ft 8in it has a 4in header

 

[JTW]

Oops lied to you its 6ft 8in it has a 4in header

But 7ft interior height... you can get away with that in the barn doors but doesn’t work on a ramp gate if you have any lift or tires etc.

 

[hoghead76]

But 7ft interior height... you can get away with that in the barn doors but doesn’t work on a ramp gate if you have any lift or tires etc.

Yea with a lift gate you will have a 6ft 6in opening account you need 6in header for the lift springs.
your right if your sxs is lifted or taller tires may not fit.

 

[crosby]

ok I am going to buy a enclosed trailer for my p1000 deluxe with hard Honda roof... looking at H&H trailers
how many of you have tried to get your p1000-5 inside a 63.5" wide ramp door...I think the Hondas are 63.0" wide... probably will have to go with a 7x12 I think when they state 7x12 they are talking 7.0' high or are they talking 7.0' wide at the door... not sure... your payload is eaten up by your curbside weight which is gvr is 3000 lbs - trailer weight around 1100lbs so your payload is 1900lbs. not much room to reach the max...
however trailer manufactures usually give about 25% more gvw because they know people are going to push the limit...that is ok but you do not want to be going across a RR track at 65 mph with close to gvw or you will bend a spring...guess how I know that...

thanks in advance,
Gary

I just bought a v-nose 7’ wide x 12 ‘long by 7’ high door, for my new pioneer 700 , if you put it to the right side, you can get in and out the door verily easy, and make sure you get It with a 7’ ft high door or it won’t fit, I had to special order mine, I also got a single axle with brakes
Good luck, I love my 700 especially like the manual and auto transmission

 

[Jensenj71]

I have an 8' wide x 7' tall x 18' long plus v nose. It has 4" drop axles which set it too low to the ground for getting very far off of the pavement. I would try to find a trailer with a straight axle. It is 77" through the door and a 1000-5 with Honda hardtop would not fit. You pretty much need a 7.5' tall trailer to accommodate anything taller than factory. I can't see being happy with a 7' wide. The 8' wide allows me to load the sxs centered and hang backpacks on the passenger wall. I will eventually move to a 8' wide x 7.5' tall x 16' long snowmobile style trailer where the trailer deck is over the top of the tires. This will allow me a flat floor and more ground clearance to get into hunting camp. The snowmobile style trailers also tend to have marine grade plywood floors and rubber floor covering.