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Trailering my RT
Im considerinng buying a trailer to haul my RT to future rallys. Dont want to break the bank though. Even thought about renting a trailer since I'd only use it 2-3 times per year.
Thanks for the input.
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For only 2-3 times a year, I'd rent. Just make sure your auto insurance covers rental trailers. Then you eliminate not only the expense to buy, but the issue of storage and upkeep, not to mention licensing cost. Then if you find your plan just doesn't work out, you're not out anything.... Think of it like a fine woman......renting is cheaper than owning.
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I never could find one for rent wide enough to hold the Spyder. So I got a 6 x 10 utility trailer with a 4' bifold ramp. It works great, $1500. Now that we moved to San Antonio, my garage isn't big enough to hold 2 cars, the Spyder and the trailer. So I did have to store the trailer for $35/mo.
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I did the same and it does the job
Originally Posted by george123
I never could find one for rent wide enough to hold the Spyder. So I got a 6 x 10 utility trailer with a 4' bifold ramp. It works great, $1500. Now that we moved to San Antonio, my garage isn't big enough to hold 2 cars, the Spyder and the trailer. So I did have to store the trailer for $35/mo.
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I rented a tilt trailer to bring my newly purchased RTL home (2,600 miles round trip) and learned several things:
Cost was about $250 for 3 days. I thought this was reasonable but rally use might require longer rental.
Trailer was heavy - about 2,000 lbs empty. Truck had a tough time towing through the Rocky Mountains.
I rented an optional spare tire but rental guys were surprised when I turned it in that they had allowed me to take it for such a long trip with "cheap tires" (meant for local rentals only although they were nearly new in appearance).
Even though it might be initially more expensive to buy a dedicated trailer for the Spyder if you will be going to several year's worth of rallies in the long run it would be cheaper (and you would have the trailer for other uses or to lend to the best of Spyder friends). There are ramped utility trailers that are relatively inexpensive and could serve other uses besides carrying the Spyder. I have a 14 foot I used to use for ATC's that now serves as an occasional Spyder hauler. I had only to buy several ramps so I could load the Spyder without grinding off the tupperware up front (even though the trailer had a built-in loading ramp it was a bit too steep for the Spyder).
Here in my state you do not have to insure a trailer and can buy a lifetime license plate very cheaply so about the only maintenance items you would have are bearing grease and tires every few years.
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Originally Posted by canamjhb
For only 2-3 times a year, I'd rent. Just make sure your auto insurance covers rental trailers. Then you eliminate not only the expense to buy, but the issue of storage and upkeep, not to mention licensing cost. Then if you find your plan just doesn't work out, you're not out anything.... Think of it like a fine woman......renting is cheaper than owning.
You were doing okay until the end there....
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Originally Posted by jzb54
Im considerinng buying a trailer to haul my RT to future rallys. Dont want to break the bank though. Even thought about renting a trailer since I'd only use it 2-3 times per year.
Thanks for the input.
Was thinking of this trailer although pricey, but very very cool.
https://www.stingertrailer.com/
let me know what you think?
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I found a boat trailer, a real trick to find one without a boat on it, but I did, an old Roadrunner. $300 took off the tilted boat stuff and added 3 2"x10"/12", then 2x10 ramps, works great not a lot of expense ($30 yr licence) .
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I would not want too wide a trailer. I wonder if anyone pulls a Tractor Supply 5.5 foot trailer. I know six foot would work but 5.5 is cutting it close. They are not too expensive.
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Tractor Supply
I rented a 6 X 10 aluminum utility trailer from Tractor supply for $39 per day. My RT fit perfectly.
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trailer
Originally Posted by daz
I would not want too wide a trailer. I wonder if anyone pulls a Tractor Supply 5.5 foot trailer. I know six foot would work but 5.5 is cutting it close. They are not too expensive.
A friend of mine bought the T.S. trailer 5 or 5.5 x10 for $1000 works great. Put 2 pieces of wood in front of ramp for front wheels to keep center from dragging
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Drop-tail
Originally Posted by OKey
Hello,
recommend you look at Drop-tail. Torque flex suspension and do not need ramps. Can fold upright if you are strong or have help. I just fold up rear and trike / trailer fir in one stall. Fit and finish could be better but I've had no problems
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Agree - we also own a Droptail trailer
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Aluma TK1 Trailer
I have an Aluma TK1 trailer, which is build just for the Spyder. Also have a wheel choke for my two wheel bike. I paid $3,000 for trailer, spare and attachment, stabilizer legs, Condor wheel choke and it comes with a rock deflector and storage box. The trailer only weighs in at 850 lbs, so I can move it around very easily.
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I too looked at the Stinger trailer - ended up with a 6x12 aluminum utility with a drop axle and a 5 ft folding ramp - approx. $3,200 and 850 pounds. Will be picking it up in a week or 2 and then gone to Texas for the winter!!!
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Originally Posted by OKey
I was 1 day away from buying a stinger trailer. The factory is an hour from where I live so I went to have a look and was intrigued because I was hoping to store it in my garage.
The night before I was going to go and purchase the trailer I posted on a Facebook Spyder forum where we live, asking if anyone had any experience with the stinger trailer.
One of the forum members said that he bought one and stored it outside over the winter and it rusted badly. In the spring he towed his Spyder to an event and 3 of the bolts sheared off and left him stranded. He was fortunate that the company gave him his money back.
I'm not knocking the product, just thought I should relay what I heard.
On the same night I got lucky and a guy said that he'd sell me the trailer below for $1200.00. I went to see it and bought it. Downside is that it doesn't fit in the garage with the Spyder.
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Originally Posted by OKey
I'd say that's a bargain in comparison to this one:
https://www.kendonusa.com/product/tr...cycle-trailer/
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Originally Posted by jzb54
Im considerinng buying a trailer to haul my RT to future rallys. Dont want to break the bank though. Even thought about renting a trailer since I'd only use it 2-3 times per year.
Thanks for the input.
A simple aluminum utility trailer will work just fine, plus it can be used for most anything else. No need at all to go out and buy some "Spyder Trailer". I use a Rugged Terrain 6 x 10 with no problems at all. Cost of about $1500
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Razor trailer
I got the Razor trailer that drops to the ground for easy on off, no ramps. Tows great as well.IMG_5216.jpgIMG_5215.jpg
razortrailers.com
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Drop tail folding mc trailer
Originally Posted by jzb54
Im considerinng buying a trailer to haul my RT to future rallys. Dont want to break the bank though. Even thought about renting a trailer since I'd only use it 2-3 times per year.
Thanks for the input.
Have you checked out Droptail trailers in Texas ? Not perfectly made and not cheap but reasonable for what you get. I partially fold trailer and park spyder in front so only takes up one bay. Tracks well and has torque flex suspension. No ramps, easy to load. Look them up.
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20160823_192757.jpg 7 X 10 V-nose with electric brakes. Spyder stays out of the weather on trips. 20160812_192218.jpg
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That looks great ..!!
Originally Posted by JaDaPol
that was a great price for that nice of a trailer too ..! Very nice ...
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