I am looking for a trailer to carry 2-3 atvs. I am looking at a 6'4"x12' or 6'4"x14'. I know I could drive 2 straight on with the 14' trailer. The 14' is a little longer then I wanted to go. The atv is 6'3" from front of wheel to back of wheel.

My question is how are some of you loading them on sideways. Are you driving them over the rails? Are you driving them on straight and then twisting/muscling the rear end around? I know there are different styles of trailers. The one that fits my budget has side rails, rear gate and no side gate. I was also considering modify one side of the trailer by bolting the rails on versus having them welded. I really don’t want to do this to a new trailer ($1400) but if that’s what I have to do Ill live with it. I am hoping someone out there can tell me they load with a ramp over the rails. I’m just afraid on it bottoming out. As well as the difficulty on getting it out.

Your comments are greatly appreciated.

 

Everyone that I know of, turns their bikes sideways by hand. Yeah this sucks, but only takes a few minutes and the chances of them falling off like that is slim.

If not, I suggest getting one of these:

http://monkeyads.com/forsale.asp?adn...&title=Trailer

 

Check my gallery to see my trailer. I used to drag them sideways but now I bought a quad ramp and some plastic auto ramps to land the front tires on and helps give me tie down room for the straps (which has been a hassle at first but have it down now)
I use 4x4 on wet or slippery ramps to go over the side but if no 4x4 just have a friend or someone spot you while going up. I back on and forward off.

 

I always loaded the lighter bike in first and swung it around sideways, then drove the second one straight in so they were in the shape of a T.