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So I'm in the need to rent something that can haul two scooters from Austin, TX to Amerivespa. The bikes are a 2013 GTS and a 2013 Honda Forza.

What is the best way? We were thinking of renting a uhaul 5x8 trailer with ramp. Would that do it?
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Re: "Easy" Scooter Hauling?
GingerMan wrote:
So I'm in the need to rent something that can haul two scooters from Austin, TX to Amerivespa. The bikes are a 2013 GTS and a 2013 Honda Forza.

What is the best way? We were thinking of renting a uhaul 5x8 trailer with ramp. Would that do it?
I think so...
I use 5x8 Utility Trailer to haul my MP3 and GTS with Codor Chocks.
Why not take more time off, and Ride to Amerivespa.
That is what I am doing from Atlanta to New Orleans.

Keith,
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U Haul has a special trailer (not available at all locations) that is made for motorcycles. I've never rented it, but it might be good for two scoots.

http://www.uhaul.com/Reservations/EquipmentDetail.aspx?model=mt

But the 5x9 with ramp is a good one too.
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Could you post a picture of Condor chock holding an MP3? I have concern about the fitment with my 500. Thanks much!
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Uhaul actually rents motorcycle trailers so why not rent one of them?
http://www.uhaul.com/Reservations/EquipmentDetail.aspx?model=MT
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Just be careful

My majesty wouldn't fit on a trailer as the tyres were too wide so worth checking the forza will fit
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Larrytsg wrote:
U Haul has a special trailer (not available at all locations) that is made for motorcycles. I've never rented it, but it might be good for two scoots.

http://www.uhaul.com/Reservations/EquipmentDetail.aspx?model=mt

But the 5x9 with ramp is a good one too.
I've rented the MC trailer many times. It's great to tow behind a car or small SUV. I tow my GTS with my Honda Element. Also has a full width ramp. Towed my golf cart with it too. Problem is I'm sure it's made to haul only one bike. It's not very wide. But, check it out. Goes for $15 a day down here in Florida.

Larrytsg is probably right. The 5 x 9 would work best.
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Thanks for the replies. I wish I could ride, but I don't have much spare vacation time this year. I think I'll go with the Uhaul 5x9.
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I think the car hauler would work, just put a bike on both sides. It just costs a lot more than the utility trailer.
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GingerMan wrote:
Thanks for the replies. I wish I could ride, but I don't have much spare vacation time this year. I think I'll go with the Uhaul 5x9.
good call
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I've seen those car haulers.They look real heavy.

You can make a wheel choke out of 2x4's.Easy n cheap.
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