1500 enclosed trailer

[FF1899]

Ok guys so I've been thinking about picking up a new enclosed trailer to be able to haul the bikes and or 4 wheelers around but will only be pulling with my 1500 which included zone 6/3 lift. I will be tossing on bags if I do and know it will pull it but it's more of a should I pull it or go smaller. I was thinking a 7x16 with dual 3500 axles. That way it's not huge but can fit 2 wheelers in straight length wise or all 4 motorcycles length wise side by side instead of turning them sideways and working them in. Is it feasible with the 1500 or should I just stop thinking about it and just go smaller?

 

[dhay13]

Should be fine. I had a 2007 14x7 enclosed Haulmark tandem axle trailer and pulled it fine with my 2007 1500 4.7 with 3.92s. It struggled on the highway due to wind resistance but the 4.7 was a pig. Should be no problem at all for your truck. The lift won't help but you should be around 4000-5000lbs. Probably need about an 8-10" drop insert.

 

[RVGuy]

I think you'd be fine. I don't have a lift on my 1500 but it pulls up to 8000lbs like nothing, although you can definitely hear it and see the gas gauge drop faster, the Hemi has no problem dragging it all along at whatever speed as long as you don't mind listening to it roar.
Above 8000lbs you start to get a bit more white knuckle in some situations but for a once in awhile thing it does fine. I always use weight distribution hitches (manual actually states to use it above 5000lbs if I remember correctly) and sway control but I just borrow them from work so they don't cost me anything.

 

[crash68]

As stated above, the wind load will be your worst enemy with any trailer. I can almost triple the weight and have almost an extra 5' of trailer behind the truck with only a 1-2 mpg difference.
Look into a lightweight all aluminum trailer to keep the amount of trailer weight to a minimum leaving more for cargo.

 

[FF1899]

With either 2 wheelers or 4 bikes the load should never really be over 1500 to 2000 max inside of the trailer. The little bit I have been looking thus far are 2000 to 2500. All In i dont ever really see going over 5k.

This or similar to this is what I have been thinking
https://www.usacargotrailersales.co...black-hawk-deluxe-custom-motorcycle-trailers/

 

[RVGuy]

With either 2 wheelers or 4 bikes the load should never really be over 1500 to 2000 max inside of the trailer. The little bit I have been looking thus far are 2000 to 2500. All In i dont ever really see going over 5k.

This or similar to this is what I have been thinking
https://www.usacargotrailersales.co...black-hawk-deluxe-custom-motorcycle-trailers/

That looks like a good trailer to me. Axles far back, V-nose up front, trailer brakes on both axles. Even though you don't plan on being over 5k ever I'd still look into a weight distribution hitch, it'll just help keep the weight balanced between the front and rear axles on the truck. You probably won't even need airbags with the setup (although they're still nice to have).

 

[kurek]

Wind is no joke, all I have is this little dingus and I feel every gust tryin' to make me seasick

 

[Ohio5pt7]

Ok guys so I've been thinking about picking up a new enclosed trailer to be able to haul the bikes and or 4 wheelers around but will only be pulling with my 1500 which included zone 6/3 lift. I will be tossing on bags if I do and know it will pull it but it's more of a should I pull it or go smaller. I was thinking a 7x16 with dual 3500 axles. That way it's not huge but can fit 2 wheelers in straight length wise or all 4 motorcycles length wise side by side instead of turning them sideways and working them in. Is it feasible with the 1500 or should I just stop thinking about it and just go smaller?

My guess its gonna pull it perfectly fine the 5.7 came in the 3500s which weighs a chit ton more than the 1500. 35s on 3.92s means your at about a 3.78 ratio if I remember right. My truck with 3.21s pulled our TT 7500lbs thru the mountains and didnt have a single issue on the 33s.

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[Brake_L8]

I pull an enclosed racecar trailer with my 1500 Sport. 20' box, 4' v-nose, overall length including the a-frame up front is about 27'. Full aluminum construction means it weighs about 6500 lbs with my BMW M3 and various tools, parts, wheels, etc inside. The truck does fine. I have the air suspension which must be set to Tire Jack mode to apply weight distribution when loading up - otherwise it handles the load very well. Typical jouncing over expansion joints is vastly reduced. Not sure how it'd go for you with a lift but aftermarket airbags in the rear will likely be helpful.