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Honda dimensions show height of P500 as just shy of 72 inches. Has anyone tried to load a P500 with no modifications into enclosed trailer with 72 inch opening? Any success stories?
Not certain, but I think it will work without roof. Also, will depend on tires.
Mudder
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Just thinking…. depends on the actual trailer door opening from deck to springs. If that P500 72” is on flat ground w/stock tires and no OEM roof, the high point of the P500 ROPS passing under the door opening/springs might be slightly less when rear tires are on the lower angled ramp.
I purchased an extended height due to larger tires and a Honda roof. Maybe others can comment with experience. @trigger ?
I purchased an extended height due to larger tires and a Honda roof. Maybe others can comment with experience. @trigger ?
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Remington
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Taking it you dont have a P5 or an inclosed trailer with that 72” opening to find out?
My inclosed has a 76” door. My Talon fits easly and my P1 with room to spare. I have no doubt that my old P5 would
Have fit too.
@trigger has an inclosed for his P5 and can answer this
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@dougbo44 did u ever figure out how to post pics? Been a few yrs. We still haven't seen your ride?
We can show u how. Just ask
We can show u how. Just ask
trigger
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I measure like 76" to the highest point of the roof with mine. My door opening is 80.5" with no dovetail. I've never came close to hitting.
I think you'd be alright honestly. The highest point of the P5 is forward of the rear wheels so it's going to enter the door while the rear wheels are still on the ramp. Manufactures generally give you the height when it's new and before any spring settling as well. I'd physically verify all that before making a major purchase but my money's on it working.
I think you'd be alright honestly. The highest point of the P5 is forward of the rear wheels so it's going to enter the door while the rear wheels are still on the ramp. Manufactures generally give you the height when it's new and before any spring settling as well. I'd physically verify all that before making a major purchase but my money's on it working.
I know this post is probably past helping the O.P. on his decision, but I figure for documenting the results for this question in the future - had to measure my P500 for possible toy-hauler loading and my machine with 26" HTR Bear Klaws and a EMP aluminum roof she sits at 72-1/8" tall at the highest point.
DaddyDubbs
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A P-500 with OEM roof will be to tall to fit, which is why I went with the EMP roof which only adds 1/2" to 5/8" above ROPS.
I'm running 26" Blackwater Evo tires and have since added Elka Stage 1 shocks and the unit sits at 71-7/8" with no problem loading into my enclosed trailer with about a 72" vertical clearance so you should be good.
Also remember that as the front wheels are in the trailer, the rear wheels are still on the ramp the highest point of the roof or ROPS is already inside the door so as the rear wheels clear the ramp, the P-500 is already inside. I actually think I could go up to 27" Evo's and still clear the door.
As additional food for thought, you can also lower air pressure to gain more clearance.
I'm running 26" Blackwater Evo tires and have since added Elka Stage 1 shocks and the unit sits at 71-7/8" with no problem loading into my enclosed trailer with about a 72" vertical clearance so you should be good.
Also remember that as the front wheels are in the trailer, the rear wheels are still on the ramp the highest point of the roof or ROPS is already inside the door so as the rear wheels clear the ramp, the P-500 is already inside. I actually think I could go up to 27" Evo's and still clear the door.
As additional food for thought, you can also lower air pressure to gain more clearance.
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My P500 with 27 inch tires, walker-evans shocks, 1.5 inch wheel spacers, roof and light bar just clears my 75 inch opening with the rear wheels on the ramp.
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