My last long move, I had a 24 ft truck w/a flatbed car hauler attached on the back (car included). Truck stops were excellent for pulling straight in & out to refuel. Also, they were good for eating & rest. They're really one-stop-shops w/ lots of space to maneuver. ;-)

 

I'm thinking more along the lines of unexpected detour or pulling in the culdesac, backing the trailer in the driveway, etc. For the most part it will be ok, but I'm still planning on trying to do the diagonal load and put the gate up if I can.

The truck stops usually have the cheaper fuel too.

 

Pardon me Nubby. I was only trying to offer my experiences. My intention was only to help. Wasn't in any way indicating that you didn't have any experience of your own. Apologies if you interpreted it that way. I'll gladly vacate the thread. Good luck on your move & in your endeavors.

Best wishes.

 

I have loaded bikes diagonally many times. Put the front wheel in against the left corner bed with the bikes bars turned full left and bike on side stand. Strap the bike in pulling it into the corner, making sure the bars don't turn. Then strap the rear in a slightly forward pull. I have actually sat on an unstrapped bike in this position for a short distance a couple of times.

I at times purposely strapped dirt bikes in on the diagonal due to very rough off road conditions (or lack of) to get the bike back into the riding areas. I felt that the corner of the bed offered a better holed on the front tire than having it just up against the box.

When in doubt, use more straps.

 

Currently have the bike loaded. I tried to load the front straight and then slide the back end to the side to get the gate up. The problem was I had to move the front so far to the side the straps and the fairings became an issue. I opted to load it as it sits on the ground. It's leaned to the left with the bars locked left and I have the front tire wedged into the front right corner of the box so the tire actually sits parallel with the truck length. Then I was able to slide the rear tire to the left so that it's up against the side of the box. There is 6-9 inches behind the rear tire and the gate when it's closed so to keep the bike wedged forward in the box I am using ratchet straps from the front left corner of the box to the left passenger peg bracket. That will hold it over on the kickstand and keep it pulled forward. I am attaching another strap from the rear right corner of the box to the rear passenger peg to keep the bike from bouncing on the kickstand. I'm going to drive it like this to and from work to see how it rides all week. The front end isn't compressed at all and it really isn't tied down but it looks pretty solid as is.

 

Best of luck on your move, bro.