how big a trailer for 2 atv's?

dedbrok · August 02, 2006, 11:10:08 AM

I am about to buy a trailer, dont have an atv yet, but want a trailer big enough for two atvs. what do you guys suggest?

Joedirt · August 02, 2006, 11:13:19 AM

14 foot long will give you enough room to put 2 Bikes nose to tail.

FORD4X4GIRL · August 02, 2006, 11:13:38 AM

Quote from: dedbrok on August 02, 2006, 11:10:08 AM
I am about to buy a trailer, dont have an atv yet, but want a trailer big enough for two atvs. what do you guys suggest?

I would say at least a 14 foot trailer, but make sure its also wide enough.... we have a 7x14 that works wonderfully.... If you need some assistance on where to get one pm me & i'll get you information for somewhere that sells good trailers at a really good price....

cheropride · August 02, 2006, 11:15:37 AM

Pending on the size of the atv's, I would say 6x14, some trailers even have side gates, which I think is great! You save room when you load side-ways. Check out my husband did so we can fit 3 atv's on 6x14. We have side ramps that we load the atv's from the side and tie-down BIG TIME!!!

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MachineDog · August 02, 2006, 11:23:21 AM

We have an 6x18-20, not sure exactly. We can fit 3 quads from nose to tail. I would just put the quads upto eachother and measure, would be the easiest way to find out I'd think? You always want a little extra space though. On ours, if we sideload (including the TBX which can't be sideloaded) we can fit atleast 4 atvs.

dedbrok · August 02, 2006, 11:51:46 AM

would measure them, but havent bought them yet

FORD4X4GIRL · August 02, 2006, 11:53:26 AM

well, i know that we fit 4 4x4 quads on a 20ft equiptment trailer....

Fox17 · August 02, 2006, 11:58:20 AM

we have a 6x12 and fit 3 atvs sideways on it.

MachineDog · August 02, 2006, 12:01:02 PM

Then I'd try the manufacturer specs for the length, most likely 14 foot will be enough.

Fox17 · August 02, 2006, 12:02:10 PM

oh btw ours is 6'4" to fit the rancher on it sideways. the 4 inches make the difference.

sweetrider215 · August 02, 2006, 12:26:43 PM

wut kind of wheelers u looking to get

klutchbuster400 · August 02, 2006, 12:29:35 PM

You dont need a 14 foot long to fit only 2 quads. My 6x12 fits 3 sideways.

fkoney · August 02, 2006, 12:32:40 PM

I also have a 6x12 fits two end to end our 3 side loaded

dedbrok · August 02, 2006, 01:00:26 PM

they will be utility quads, probably 500s, low on funds or i would go down and drop the coin on a 700 like my bud's but getting used is the way i have to go so i'm not sure what exactly im gonna have when it's all said and done

Fox17 · August 02, 2006, 01:41:44 PM

6x12 would be fine then. that gives you room for tool boxes and gear too.

FORD4X4GIRL · August 02, 2006, 01:44:29 PM

Quote from: Fox17 on August 02, 2006, 01:41:44 PM
6x12 would be fine then. that gives you room for tool boxes and gear too.

keep in mind aftermarket tires & rims on the bikes change things too ....

klutchbuster400 · August 02, 2006, 02:07:58 PM

6x12 wont be fine, atleast i dont think for a utility quad it will. Barely fit My z400 and dads warrior in the trialer, and when we measured the trialer came out to liek 6.2 I think.

FORD4X4GIRL · August 02, 2006, 02:10:01 PM

Quote from: klutchbuster400 on August 02, 2006, 02:07:58 PM
6x12 wont be fine, atleast i dont think for a utility quad it will. Barely fit My z400 and dads warrior in the trialer, and when we measured the trialer came out to liek 6.2 I think.

my boyfriend & i tried to put a 06 forman 4x4 & a 03 rancher 4x4 on a 6x12 & it didn't work out too well....

Fox17 · August 02, 2006, 02:18:34 PM

we put a rancher on it sideways. with a recon and a yfz.

ananomaly · August 02, 2006, 03:15:56 PM

I like my 8x12 deck-over...15" tires and can fit three uts side by side easily. Just unload them with a truck ramp.

Exmx54 · August 02, 2006, 04:36:44 PM

My old trailer was a 6x12 enclosed and fit two MX YFZ's with a little room to spare, and about a foot of room on the side.

ffej · August 02, 2006, 04:53:09 PM

A 6 X 12 ENCLOSED WILL NOT GET TWO UT. QUADS FRONT TO BACK. YOU NEED 14 FEET. THEY SHOULD MEASURE ROUGHLY 80" IN LENGTH. DO THE MATH. REMEBER A 6 X 12 ENCLOSED IS REALLY NOT 12' INSIDE.

Fox17 · August 02, 2006, 04:58:25 PM

a 5x14 would be good for you probably. we looked at them for 2 atvs also.

MachineDog · August 02, 2006, 04:59:21 PM

Quote from: dedbrok on August 02, 2006, 01:00:26 PM
they will be utility quads, probably 500s, low on funds or i would go down and drop the coin on a 700 like my bud's but getting used is the way i have to go so i'm not sure what exactly im gonna have when it's all said and done

If you're getting utes it will be best to get a 14 foot trailer then, be able to load them nose to tail. Utes are too heavy to move to heave them side-by-side all the time. And if you're getting an enclosed I would get a 16 foot trailer IMO.

cheropride · August 02, 2006, 05:57:01 PM

I would have to agree w/6x14, although you could go w/6x12, but you would have to load cross ways - and yes, ute's are heavy. My hubby used to do w/ours to get 3 on 6x14 - That's when he came up with loading sideways w/ramps. He bolted bleacher seats (yea, that's right I said bleacher seats) sideways on the trailer. See pic on previous post, it works really well. Use ramps to load sideways. But for only 2 I would go w/6 x14 just much much easier and you ain't talking about alot more money either.