6x10 vs 6x12

[viffer07]

I am ordering a new trailer soon and need pro/con on 6x10 vs 6x12 cargo.
Am planning on a 500lb motorcycle, bed, tv, AC(not rooftop) foam panel insulation, small countertop and a TV.
I usually camp alone except when attending motorcycle rallies etc. so a large space isn't really needed.
the tow vehicle is a 2023 Ford Bronco 2.7 eco boost Black Diamond two door Sasquatch.
Input, opinions pro/con please.

 

[flboy]

I'd get the 6*12 for sure. You will appreciate the extra 2ft for sure and it is almost no difference from a towing or weight perspective.

Just my 2 cents.

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[Grummy-TNT]

I'd only bother with the 10 foot if you have some unique reasons for it. One might be your location to store the trailer only has so much space, another may be you need to keep the approach distances as short as possible in order to travel the roughest of roads.

Most people would just lift a 12' to give them better approach angles. Towing wise, I dont think you would ever know the difference, though a 12' might weigh 200 lbs more empty if it is all aluminum, maybe 250lbs if its a steel/aluminum.

Lastly, Down the road, the 6x12 will be a more desirable trailer when it comes to resale.

 

[Modstock]

With that 2.7 I'd go 10ft if your towing in flat lands. Any mountain passes like we have here (8% grades) and you'll really want a V8.

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[FR CTC]

I debated the very same thing and in the end ended up trying to decide between a 6x12 or a 7x12. The extra 2 feet of length give you an additional 12sq feet which is a lot. I have a 425lb bike, a paramotor and wanted a comfortable bed.
The attached image is a twin bed plus motorcycle and paramotor in various sizes of trailers. 7x10, 7x12, and 6x12. The bike model is slightly shorter than my actual bike. So it’s possible to have a bike and bed but it would be tight.

 

[Grummy-TNT]

When the question becomes between a 6x12 or a 7x12, you need to understand that if you are still talking single axle, that extra 12 square feet can tempt you into being overweight as you plan to utilize it. Remember, the 7x12 is already more weight than the 6x12, and that 2990lb single axle limit can scream up to you real fast on a conversion... unless you order the trailer with brakes so they tag it at 3500lbs gross. Adding brakes also adds 60 more lbs to a trailer just so you can do the math.