CTC trailer size

[FR CTC]

Ok. Id like to see opinions of the following layouts. They awe 7x10, 7x12 and 6x12. I thought I want a 6x12 but it doesn’t feel like it will be big enough. Flip side is I don’t want to go too big so it forces me to a full size tow vehicle.
My requirements are: place to sleep, room for a Paramotor (cone-square you see in images) and motorcycle. I’d like to be able to sleep with the gear in the trailer so I could do longer trips without hotels or worrying about gear. Cooking is tbd but I’m sure I can find a spot inside for a ninja burner. And most of the time I can do a trip to town for a large meal. This would be a long weekend boondocking setup, trip to ride a motorcycle setup solo or two bikes and two people, and go to a Paramotor fly in setup. Flexibility is key so anything above bare minimum will be reconfigurable. Most use will be solo. Also debating an emergency pooper just in case there is no other options.
Here is the layouts. Looking for feedback on layout and any shortsightedness on my part.
The layout’s show multiple beds but standard would be one bed. Beds are rotated to see how they look in the 7’ wide trailer but again one bed would be default.
Thanks

 

[swoody126]

i had a similar problem a few years ago and SLEEPING proved to be the defining tie breaker

i got a motorcycle w/ a side car and wanted to follow your OP scenario

long weekends w/o the motel/hotel issue factoring in

i learned i could turn a GI hospital cot crossways fwd of of the side door which provided a very comfortable sleeping platform along with enuff height under the bed for milk crates w/ much of my gear

a 7x12 tandem axle unit ended up working out quite well

i already had a full sized TV so everything worked out ...

one suggestion i might make is to have a 120v power plug thru the wall to power a small heater a/o a fan and a CPAP(for me)

i understand ( "i've heard" ) you can buy a 7x12 single axle nowadayz

make sure whatever you get will be tall enuff inside for you so stand up n pull up your shorts

BON CHANCE

sw

 

[FR CTC]

SW,
Yes the front sideway setup seems like the best option. Sounds like you went with two axles for the weight rating?

 

[swoody126]

SW,
Yes the front sideway setup seems like the best option. Sounds like you went with two axles for the weight rating?

FR CTC, not at that time

7wides were only available in 12 + and they were all tandems

single axles are available on 7wides now

sw

 

[FR CTC]

Got it. Do you think dual or single axle on a 7x12. I don’t think I will need the 7k tow weight that dual axles offer. But can’t figure if dual axles may do better on unpaved roads.

 

[swoody126]

tandems add substantial unsptung weight

they alsorequire 2 more tyres every 59 months(replace before they reach their 5th birthday)

a 12x6 caan be pulled with a 1/2 ton pick up or van IF it is siingle axle

adding that 2nd axle suggests a heavier duty TV IMHO

a 7wide can be pulled w/ a 1/2 ton butt you WILL feel it back there

*** NOTE *** heavier duty trucks have better brakes and cooling systems frum the factory

AND a factory towing pkg(knot just a light plug) is in your favor also

this is part of my reasoning for having a 1-ton pick up for serious towing

i played the whole vehicle upgrading game long ago

engine cooling n transmission life along with being able to STOP all ffactored in

there will be several THRY SAYers n I'VE READers and I'VE HEARDers out there

my suggestiong come from personal experiences ... BOOTS ON THE GROUND sew2speak

sw