Thecrow1 Posted April 8, 2020 Member ID: 389 Content Count: 3 Reputation: 0 Joined: 04/08/2020 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Having a very hard time getting an enclosed trailer for my 2019 HD 10 . The main problem is that what size trailer is best? 6x12 and if so most important, what size does the door have to be? Local dealers have them in stock but I'm afraid to place an order. Does anyone have this same machine stock and also has an enclosed trailer where it drives in and fits? Can anyone please help me out thank you ps I measured my machine yesterday see attached. Looks like about 75 or 76 inch door will allow it to clear.also is a 6 or 7 foot width best? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A hunt 2 remember Posted April 8, 2020 Member ID: 274 Content Count: 639 Reputation: 112 Joined: 11/22/2019 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 12 Share Posted April 8, 2020 (edited) Whoa whoa whoa!!! Just a quick heads up. I guess if you are going to keep yer rig 100% stock and the preloads at say 3... Maybe an 80" door. (But it's NOT the door size but the height below the assist spring that matters) BUT..... If you plan on adding say a light bar? Maybe a small lift? Or better yet, a new set of 32's and forward A arms.... 84" opening (below the spring) is going to be needed. Right now i have the stock 27's, preloads on 3/4, a 2" battle armor lift, and a light bar mounted on top and my height right now is 81.5". My 32's will be delivered Friday A arms on Monday... I'll get you an overall at that time. Oh, and by the way, WELCOME to the forum!! Here's my 'Bear' as he sits today... Edited April 8, 2020 by A hunt 2 remember 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A hunt 2 remember Posted April 8, 2020 Member ID: 274 Content Count: 639 Reputation: 112 Joined: 11/22/2019 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 12 Share Posted April 8, 2020 In a 6×12 you would not be able to get out... Unless you're tiny. Besides, if you are doing it, why not get a trailer that carries some of your extra gear and fuel? I'm also not sure you would even find that small of a trailer 8' tall. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thecrow1 Posted April 8, 2020 Member ID: 389 Content Count: 3 Reputation: 0 Joined: 04/08/2020 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 8, 2020 Looks like I'll need at least 77 inches high by 7x12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Hill Posted April 8, 2020 Member ID: 171 Content Count: 55 Reputation: 15 Joined: 06/25/2019 Status: Offline Last Seen: November 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2020 From past experience, always buy bigger then you think when it comes to trailers. Used to haul my snowmobiles and wheelers and never had enough room, be it gear or equipment. Boy i'm glad those days are over. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A hunt 2 remember Posted April 9, 2020 Member ID: 274 Content Count: 639 Reputation: 112 Joined: 11/22/2019 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 12 Share Posted April 9, 2020 9 hours ago, Thecrow1 said: Looks like I'll need at least 77 inches high by 7x12. Make sure you check it. A 78" door will usually have the spring below the opening... making it more like 75". Made that mistake... good thing my next enclosed is gonna be a 38' Goose with an 8' door and 13' garage. DONE!!! 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikep123456 Posted April 9, 2020 Member ID: 70 Content Count: 80 Reputation: 14 Joined: 02/20/2019 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 2, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2020 (edited) This is my stock 2018 HD 10 CAB. I think the photo is on the softest suspension setting. 8’ x 22’ including the V nose. Also had it built as a car hauler. It’s an all aluminum Legend with torsion axles. I went 6” taller on the door height for an 80” door opening. Keep in mind the door angle / approach of the machine decreases the machine height and increases the space between the cab and the door opening. Even with my springs cranked all the way “up” I would guess I would have 3”-4” clearance to spare. As far as size I can haul the defender and a full size ATV with some room to spare. Hope that helps in your decision. Edited April 9, 2020 by Mikep123456 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thecrow1 Posted April 9, 2020 Member ID: 389 Content Count: 3 Reputation: 0 Joined: 04/08/2020 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 I found a v shape BLACKED out 7x14x 6.6 (79.2) inch door. May bring my machine down he said I could test it out to see if it fits. Believe it's a Look brand .can't go bigger really just dont have the room around here . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossO Posted April 9, 2020 Member ID: 330 Content Count: 123 Reputation: 30 Joined: 01/28/2020 Status: Offline Last Seen: Thursday at 08:10 PM Share Posted April 9, 2020 My honest opinion, I would go the full 8’ width route. If you have any type of door on your defender it’s pretty hard to get out once it’s loaded or get back in to unload it. The worst part is when you load it after a trip it’s usually filthy when it gets put back in the trailer and when you get home, and it’s time to unload, you better have old or dirty clothes on because you’re going to rub down the whole side of that dirty machine trying to get to the door. As for the length, it really depends what you all intend to bring. If it’s just your machine going in it, 16’ is about perfect. A defender takes up roughly 11’ and then you’ll have the rest for gear, fuel or coolers. Hope this helps 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossO Posted April 28, 2020 Member ID: 330 Content Count: 123 Reputation: 30 Joined: 01/28/2020 Status: Offline Last Seen: Thursday at 08:10 PM Share Posted April 28, 2020 Was just cruising Craigslist and found this. First I’ve ever seen like this. This would allow for the narrower trailer that will pull better. https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/csw/trb/d/delano-formula-7x14-utv-enclosed/7113115977.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A hunt 2 remember Posted April 28, 2020 Member ID: 274 Content Count: 639 Reputation: 112 Joined: 11/22/2019 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 12 Share Posted April 28, 2020 10 hours ago, RossO said: Was just cruising Craigslist and found this. First I’ve ever seen like this. This would allow for the narrower trailer that will pull better. https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/csw/trb/d/delano-formula-7x14-utv-enclosed/7113115977.html Unfortunately it only has a 78" door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A hunt 2 remember Posted April 28, 2020 Member ID: 274 Content Count: 639 Reputation: 112 Joined: 11/22/2019 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 12 Share Posted April 28, 2020 This one fits my 'Bear' just fine even at 85". He really wants to pull it as well. He's got HIGH HOPES!!! We call the hauler 'The Den' considering it's where bear goes to nap... NOT HIBERNATE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coachgun Posted May 2, 2020 Member ID: 214 Content Count: 297 Reputation: 54 Joined: 09/03/2019 Status: Offline Last Seen: September 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2020 Nice trailer Mikep123456. That would be perfect for me to take my HD8 and a couple of Honda 2-wheelers to Colorado! A hunt 2 remember-if I had your setup, I might go and never come back! Very nice! CG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A hunt 2 remember Posted May 2, 2020 Member ID: 274 Content Count: 639 Reputation: 112 Joined: 11/22/2019 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 12 Share Posted May 2, 2020 1 hour ago, Coachgun said: Nice trailer Mikep123456. That would be perfect for me to take my HD8 and a couple of Honda 2-wheelers to Colorado! A hunt 2 remember-if I had your setup, I might go and never come back! Very nice! CG It is tough going back to civilization. Ive got some tweaking to do to the 'Den' just like I did Bear. Mostly inversion issues. Gonna make all TVs, the coffee pot, and micro live on inversion. That way won't need to start geni for coffee or popcorn.... Other than a few manufacturering defects and the BRUTAL CRAFTSMANSHIP of the minimum wage workers putting them together. I do love it!! A HUGE UPGRADE from the Minnie Winnie and flat bed trailer.... 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikep123456 Posted May 7, 2020 Member ID: 70 Content Count: 80 Reputation: 14 Joined: 02/20/2019 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 2, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Last week I sold my travel trailer so I’m without a roof over my head at my hunting property. It was 2104 dual slide out. I left it up there year round and felt like it would just continue to lose value the longer it sat in the woods. I am planning to have a 12x20 log cabin built and run it off propane and generator. I have Also thought about insulating the walls and ceiling and adding 2 bunks one on each side that would fold down outside the trailer and add an awning like the one in the the pics. I had this one built but It towed so bad I sold it. Replaced it with my current trailer and then bought the used travel trailer to keep on the property year round. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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