Folding trailer (not HF)

[hungry1]

Anybody have experience with these;

https://theusatrailerstore.com/endeavor-folding-utility-off-road-utv-atv-trailer/

 

looks really well made and ready to use, but a little expensive.

[BSAVictor]

Looks like a folding but not stand-up knock-off of the Kendon trailer.  One place selling ones like that here in SoCal is Towsmart, but looks like they don't ship to Montana?  Maybe a slightly smaller version of that trailer that has two or three motorcycle rails installed might save a couple hundred dollars. Kendon brand trailers also stand up into an even smaller space, but they also cost even more than the knock-offs.  Maybe you could look at used ones and just check for axle, etc. damage/bearing wear?

Edited March 22, 2022 by BSAVictor

[Piney Woods]

No personal exp but I have seen quite a few on the road. Tons of folks use them for street bikes when they don't want to ride a long distance.

[kcposty]

One challenge I would consider is that it is wider than a car in both dimensions when folded. Can be awkward in a tight garage.

[hungry1]

On 3/22/2022 at 8:18 PM, kcposty said:

One challenge I would consider is that it is wider than a car in both dimensions when folded. Can be awkward in a tight garage.

good point.  I had not really compared it to the size of the Kendon.   I have a place outside I can keep it, just don't want a full size trailer sitting there all the time.
But, I guess measuring is a good plan  : )

[BSAVictor]

1 hour ago, hungry1 said:

good point.  I had not really compared it to the size of the Kendon.   I have a place outside I can keep it, just don't want a full size trailer sitting there all the time.
But, I guess measuring is a good plan  : )

Kendon makes the (narrower) 3-rail stand-ups as well as (wider) non-rail "utility" stand-ups, two-railers, one-railers, etc.  You can compare models/dimensions at www.kendonusa.com  .  Personally, I like mine with LED lights, crank-up/down dolly wheel, and their discontinued frame clamps that keep the back section from flopping/slamming when carrying a shorter bike, etc. that doesn't otherwise hold/clamp the back section of the trailer down.

[hungry1]

Kendon is over 1k more than the USA trailer version (for the 3 rail) and I am just not seeing the justification for the price different (besides the pick your own color option)

Also for the 3 rail version I only see Kendon with the open/mesh deck.  I like the solid deck idea.   For $2868 really leaning towards the USA trailer version;

https://theusatrailerstore.com/trinity-3-rail-motorcycle-trailer-mt3/

[BSAVictor]

4 hours ago, hungry1 said:

Kendon is over 1k more than the USA trailer version (for the 3 rail) and I am just not seeing the justification for the price different (besides the pick your own color option)

Also for the 3 rail version I only see Kendon with the open/mesh deck.  I like the solid deck idea.   For $2868 really leaning towards the USA trailer version;

https://theusatrailerstore.com/trinity-3-rail-motorcycle-trailer-mt3/

The ability to store the trailer standing up made me go for the Kendon in my very space-constrained condo garage.  Not sure if there are some pre-drilled holes (or you could drill them) in the lower-priced trailer's frame where you could self-mount the stand-up roller wheels if you wanted/needed that stand-up feature.

[hungry1]

FYI... response from USA trailers ( did not specifically mention Kendon, only asked if they stand up);

 

The stand up feature is a patent of Kendon trailers. Ours is not designed to do that, however anyone can do what they want with the trailer upon receiving it.

Regards,
The USA Trailer Store

[BSAVictor]

11 hours ago, hungry1 said:

FYI... response from USA trailers ( did not specifically mention Kendon, only asked if they stand up);

 

The stand up feature is a patent of Kendon trailers. Ours is not designed to do that, however anyone can do what they want with the trailer upon receiving it.

Regards,
The USA Trailer Store

Interesting, no?  If there are platforms/positions on the USA trailers to mount the roller wheels for standing up the trailer, I guess such wheels could be ordered separately from Kendon or perhaps fitted from wheels at a hardware store---if that stand up capability is what you want.

[PdxDubs]

Just received the towsmart trailers folding dirtbike trailer (FreeStyle).  Appears to be pretty good quality - only used it once so far.

+folds and stands up - only 87 inches tall 

-no casters included (would make it taller anyway)

+1500 GVWR = no registration required in Oregon

- Shipping cost to OR hurt a bit (~$500)

At this point would recommend.

[hungry1]

15 minutes ago, PdxDubs said:

Just received the towsmart trailers folding dirtbike trailer (FreeStyle).  Appears to be pretty good quality - only used it once so far.

+folds and stands up - only 87 inches tall 

-no casters included (would make it taller anyway)

+1500 GVWR = no registration required in Oregon

- Shipping cost to OR hurt a bit (~$500)

At this point would recommend.

Nice to see other options,  I had not seen the FreeStyle before.

the USA does stand up... mostly.   but no castors to move around on a garage floor.  (but that does not concern me)