Trailer 2 Spyders?

[robhowen]

I would like to trailer our two Spyders for selected rallies this year. We have an RT and F3. I want to rent as I don’t see using a trailer enough to purchase one. I’d prefer an open style vs. enclosed. I want to pull it with my 2004 Ram 2WD extended cab pickup. I do have an electric trailer brake connection along with the ball hitch.

Has anyone rented something like this for two Spyders? If so what? Loading and anchoring suggestions welcomed.

Thanks,
Rob

[UtahPete]

I would like to trailer our two Spyders for selected rallies this year. We have an RT and F3. I want to rent as I don’t see using a trailer enough to purchase one. I’d prefer an open style vs. enclosed. I want to pull it with my 2004 Ram 2WD extended cab pickup. I do have an electric trailer brake connection along with the ball hitch. Has anyone rented something like this for two Spyders? If so what? Loading and anchoring suggestions welcomed. Thanks, Rob

Can I ask why you would even want to do this?

[SpyderAnn01]

Can I ask why you would even want to do this?

Pete, there are a lot of reasons why people trailer to rallies. Some people physically can’t ride long distance, some don’t have enough time off and feel that they can make better time and drive longer with the bike in a trailer, some have spouses that don’t like long rides. Im just glad that he wants to attend rallies.

Rob, have you checked out the UHaul lineup? I think they have one that would fit two Spyders. One would likely need to be backed in.

[smoof]

we trailered 2 RT's last year on our own trailer.
but just as a reference we used a 16 foot open utility trailer and it was tight (but it worked). so if you rent one, I would recommend at least 18 foot. we used three ramps for loading 4 wheelers and used ratchet straps to tie the Spyders down to the trailer. worked like a champ, just a bit tight on the 16 footer.

[Richardv]

we trailered 2 RT's last year on our own trailer.
but just as a reference we used a 16 foot open utility trailer and it was tight (but it worked). so if you rent one, I would recommend at least 18 foot. we used three ramps for loading 4 wheelers and used ratchet straps to tie the Spyders down to the trailer. worked like a champ, just a bit tight on the 16 footer.

.... my signature picture is a 7'6" wide by 20' long. (floor size, overall it is 8' wide, 24' long) 4 Spyders.... so i don't understand that it was tight on a 16' trailer....

[robhowen]

Spyder Ann, I've looked at the UHaul lineup and no open trailer seems long enough to me as the longest open trailer on their website is 6X12. I'll see what others have to say.

Rob

Rob, have you checked out the UHaul lineup? I think they have one that would fit two Spyders. One would likely need to be backed in.

[UtahPete]

Pete, there are a lot of reasons why people trailer to rallies. Some people physically can’t ride long distance, some don’t have enough time off and feel that they can make better time and drive longer with the bike in a trailer, some have spouses that don’t like long rides.

I was thinking this may be a better solution than one big trailer;

[ARtraveler]

Let's go for a good solution to the OP's post. There are those that have very valid points for wanting to trailer a to rallies, etc. Let's cut them a break and solve the problem.

I am making one exception. Those that trailer their "garage queens" to Sturgis.

[SpyderAnn01]

http://www.tucsontrailercompany.com/rentals.html. They have what you’re looking for but they do charge a 6% upcharge if you haul out of the Southwest.

[UtahPete]

Let's go for a good solution to the OP's post. There are those that have very valid points for wanting to trailer a to rallies, etc. Let's cut them a break and solve the problem.

That's what I was trying to do in asking the question. The solution depends on what the real problem is to be solved.

[SpyderAnn01]

I was thinking this may be a better solution than one big-ass trailer;

He has two Spyders and wants to rent.

[UtahPete]

He has two Spyders and wants to rent.

Yep, got that. Thought it might be easier to rent and tow a smaller trailer than a big one.

[UtahPete]

I was thinking it might be easier to find and tow a one-Spyder trailer than one of those huge, heavy 18-footers. Since he has a full-size pickup, it might be a viable option for him to get this for his truck and then on the rare occasion he needs to haul two Spyders to distant rallies, he could borrow or rent one of the light-weight aluminum trailers that are much more plentiful and easier to deal with.

[Big F]

Can I ask why you would even want to do this?

No, you cannot ask. there are many reasons Spyder owners trailer their bikes. Health issues is a major one for the principal driver. And many women on the back saddle simply cannot withstand long riding distances. It is NOT a disgrace to trailer a Spyder to a destination and then ride the Spyder wherever.. shame on you for asking the question!!!!!!!!!!!
BIG F

[UtahPete]

No, you cannot ask. there are many reasons Spyder owners trailer their bikes. Health issues is a major one for the principal driver. And many women on the back saddle simply cannot withstand long riding distances. It is NOT a disgrace to trailer a Spyder to a destination and then ride the Spyder wherever.. shame on you for asking the question!!!!!!!!!!! BIG F

Wasn't asking you, actually. I never implied any of what you have said and that is not the intent of my question.

What happened to 'nicer in Nebraska'?

[UtahPete]

Rob, what did you end up doing?

[robhowen]

Pete, I had so much trouble trying to rent a trailer that we rode both of our spyders (3252 miles) to Spyderfest and back. We were gone two weeks in total with 3 days going and 3 days coming back. The ride was tough with SW winds, but we had a wonderful time in the Ozarks. We are both from that area, but have not been back for 40 years. We caught up with old friends and did country rides in southern MO and northern AK. We also spent too much money on our Spyders for Elka shocks, sheepskins, LED fog lights for Jacque's F3S, etc.

The trailer challenge was all of the Tucson locations that rent trailers in the 16 foot length will only rent to one adjoining state. I didn't want to lie. I'm now looking at trailering options to purchase. I'm considering standard trailers like I looked at, and products like the Rampage Power Lift for pickups.

Rob

Rob, what did you end up doing?