3 Things To Look For In The Best Dual Motorcycle Trailer

Sometimes, it is easy to just get on your bikes and take off from home. However, if you own a set of motorcycles, it can be more logical at times to roll them onto a trailer and haul them to your intended designation for a ride. For example, if you are heading to a bike rally that is a thousand miles away, you may prefer to haul the motorcycles to the event instead of riding them such a long distance. Check out some of the features to look for in the best dual motorcycle trailer.

Wide Loading Ramps 

Safety should be a top priority when you are loading your bikes onto the trailer, so make sure the loading ramp is wide enough to safely accommodate you and your bike as you roll onto the trailer. Some lower quality trailers will have a narrow loading deck on the rear that will make getting the bike on the trailer a tedious and dangerous process. You should have ample room on either side of you to place your feet as you ride the bike onto the trailer. If the trailer you are considering does not provide this, move onto something else. 

Storability 

Your motorcycle trailer is probably not going to be a thing you use on a daily basis. In fact, the trailer will probably spend a fair amount of time in storage when your bikes are not in use or being hauled. Therefore, the trailer you choose really should be easy to store away. There are actually fold-up models that can safely house two motorcycles but fold up into the size of a dresser when they are not in use so they will not take up a ton of space in your garage. 

Wheel Chock Systems 

You could always put your motorcycles on the trailer and use straps to secure them in place for the haul, but it is much better if the trailer has its own integrated securing features. There are several different types of securing features on dual motorcycle trailers, such as rails that hold the wheels in place, but one of the most important to look for is wheel chock systems. The emergency brakes on motorcycles are not always as resilient as those on regular vehicles. Therefore, you do need a backup system on the trailer to make sure the wheels stay firmly in place and the chock systems do a good job of that.