It might be what you are looking for. If anyone out there has tried this, please let me know.
I just looked at this towing system on the company web site. My question is what keeps the front wheels from trying or succeeding from turning (trying to steer) while being towed. When a car is towed with the front wheels down, the steering wheel has to be locked in place.
I just looked at this towing system on the company web site. My question is what keeps the front wheels from trying or succeeding from turning (trying to steer) while being towed. When a car is towed with the front wheels down, the steering wheel has to be locked in place.
The natural tendency should be for the tires to track straight.
Whatever you do, DON'T buy a trailer with siderails. Unless you have a lot of clearance, it's miserable to load the bike. My trailer was four inches wider than my F-3 and it would take a half hour or more to load because you have NO room to turn the front wheels. I just removed everything above the load bed with a bandsaw except for the front bulkhead and the rear eight inches which support the tailgate and the lights. Things are much easier now. You also need at least a five to six foot ramp in order to keep from high centering as you load the bike.
Hopefully you didn't substantially WEAKEN the structure ...... If those top rails were part of the estimated load carrying capacity ........ Your trailer could have a Major frame break at some point down the road ...... JMHO ..... Mike
Hopefully you didn't substantially WEAKEN the structure ...... If those top rails were part of the estimated load carrying capacity ........ Your trailer could have a Major frame break at some point down the road ...... JMHO ..... Mike
No, the rails were just superstructure, there is still a solid frame as well as perimeter railing at the under deck level. Plus the rated capacity of the trailer is over twice the weight of my F-3. If I see evidence of failure, I'll have it reinforced.
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Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
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Rolo Laser Alignment
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No, the rails were just superstructure, there is still a solid frame as well as perimeter railing at the under deck level. Plus the rated capacity of the trailer is over twice the weight of my F-3. If I see evidence of failure, I'll have it reinforced.
Thanks for checking and reporting back ........... Mike
Like Bob said, get a 6'x10' enclosed trailer with a rear load door-ramp. You can put some shelves in there for more of your camping/travel gear too. I got a real nice one for $3,200.00 new.
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I would NEVER flat tow anything. My uncle has had 2 flat tires on his towed vehicles which caused thousands of dollars in damage. By the time you realize the towed vehicle has a flat tire, its too late.
Another very good reason to use fobo tpm imho. Or some other tpm.
Rawhide Kid
2014 Spyder RT Limited. Cognac
Goodyear, AZ
It sounds like you have a good sized motorhome if you have a 1000# tongue weight with a 10,000 capacity. I would use an enclosed trailer. We towed a motorcycle across the country on an unenclosed trailer. I was not pleased on how dirty it got. Plus, you can use the extra room for storing other items. I guess it would also depend on how far and how long you would be on the road.
We now tow a 6X12 enclosed trailer that contains my Scout plus all sorts of various tools and stuff for our 4 month stint as campground hosts in the Upper Peninsula of Mich. You can find a 6X12 for around $4K or less, if used.
Check out the Ironhorse trailer. Expensive but a joy to use. I used it last year a spyderfest. Plan to use it again at this year's spyderfest. It would be great to tow behind a motorhome.
Cargo mate will make you a 6.5 x 10 or 12 trailer. I got a 6.5 x 10 for $2400 purchased in Elkhart IN. so no shipping etc. Had to pay registration and sales tax in Illinois, but it wasn't much. Perfect size. Notice how the ramp goes all the way out to the outer edges and gives more room to get in.
I have a 45' RV with a 400HP Cummins on a freightliner chassis.
I'm trying not to be too much longer than I am right now. We already have a problem getting into an RV park.
I either need to build one or buy one locally because once I leave we will not be back here till January. We are leaving in 2 weeks and we can't stay in South Florida any longer. The city is forcing me to leave by March 7, or pay a fine of $150. per day.
I think I just found a trailer. Aluminum 8.5X10' bed. Used he said he bought it about 5 years ago used so he doesn't know how old it is. The tires are original so I will replace them before I leave. I'm going to look at it this weekend or before
In my opinion this is one of the best trailers for the spyder, so many reason why but for one the bug shields will complete keep your spyder clean and rock chip free that is if you have the open model and of course the enclosed will do a better job protecting. It was also the easiest trailer to use, without a doubt money well spend on this trailer.
In my opinion this is one of the best trailers for the spyder, so many reason why but for one the bug shields will complete keep your spyder clean and rock chip free that is if you have the open model and of course the enclosed will do a better job protecting. It was also the easiest trailer to use, without a doubt money well spend on this trailer.
I bought a used boat trailer. I haven't modified it yet, but I am sure I can make it work. My only concern is the Spyderpops front LED lights. Don't want to scrape them when loading/unloading, they are low to the ground and are too pretty to mess up.
I purchased a 7x12 enclosed trailer with a drop down rear door. I painted the inside with 2 coats of paint. Then I put. 3/4 plywood floor over the existing floor. I use it as a Spyder garage during the winter. I will tow the Spyder in it when needed. The 7x12 allows good clearance when loading and unloading. Also it has electric brakes. I tow with a F-150 with Ecoboost and the trailer package.
I also have a 7x12 open landscaping trailer that I used to pickup my Spyder in Chicago at IMotorsports. I live in Akron Ohio. Tied it down good and no problems.good luck!!
The guy with the trailer just texted me and told me the size of the tire is 20.5X8X10. Her said there is about 4" between the top of the tire and the bottom of the trailer. The tires are under the bed of the trailer. I will probably drive close to 7,000 miles this year. Do you think they will hold up? Is there a way to lower the axle and put a bigger tire on it. I would feel better with a 14" or 15" tire
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