Spyder with Kayak

[StanTheMan]

I've been meaning to post this earlier. This will probably only interest a small percentage of folks; but I've been looking for ways to transport my bikes and kayaks on the Spyder. I came across a trailer made by Yakima. Essentially it presents two standard cross bars (same as your standard roof rack) attached to a small trailer. This permits mounting of any combination of rack accessory you require (bikes, canoes, cargo boxes, etc.).

F.A.Q.s
- Trailer weight empty (150 lbs.)
- Cargo capacity (250 lbs.)
- Coincidentally, this adds up to 400 lbs, which is the max. towing capacity of the Spyder
- 1 7/8" ball hitch
- Cost approx. $3k + accessories
- Not cheap, good quality build, fits niche

I've attached a couple of photos.

Stan the Man

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[ARtraveler]

Where there is a will, there is a way.

[CATastrophe]

Way cool! Husband and I each have 12 foot kayaks and I wondered about pulling them, too. It could be done!

[DynamoBT]

Trailer is expensive. But, it's versatile!! You can throw a Thule box on there and make it a cargo trailer. Or, trailer your bicycles! Anything you can mount on Thule or Yakima racks you can mount on the trailer. Great idea!!!

[Bob Denman]

They just opened up some of the NYC reservoir system to canoes and kayaks...
This could have some real potential around here...
"Oh Honey!..."

[TasmanianDevil]

I love this idea. I live just north of Vancouver, BC (in the summer) and could easily scoot up and down the coast. i wonder if you could take it on the ferries. I just bought a new RTS and have been considering trading in my 5th wheel (which is currently in TX) and getting a Toyhauler 5th wheel. Keep us posted. Sarah

[harrypottar]

You could look at folding Kayaks, that would fit in the rt-622. I used too kayak a few years back, still have a Sigma 17 folding sea kayak in storage. It folds into a back pack and weight is 55lb folded. Takes about 10 minutes to assemble. Great for storage as well as it only takes the space of a large back pack. Used to have a VW Vanagon, we used to go off weekends camping, fishing etc. With the kids grown up and not wanting to camp anymore I sold the Vanagon about 3 years a go.

Harry

[Cavman]

Hummm? I have a 17 foot Gumman canoe with the option of a 5 HP outboard. Yes, it will do a blistering 12 MPH on the water.

[Ronsam]

I love this idea. I live just north of Vancouver, BC (in the summer) and could easily scoot up and down the coast. i wonder if you could take it on the ferries. I just bought a new RTS and have been considering trading in my 5th wheel (which is currently in TX) and getting a Toyhauler 5th wheel. Keep us posted. Sarah

Spyder with kayaks and bicycles

[TasmanianDevil]

Ronsam,

How much does your trailer weigh? My imagination is running wild. Have you taken it on a ferry?

Sarah

[Hecam17]

Take a look at Trailex trailers - half the price of Yakimas, and their service and quality are top shelf.
I have a SUT-250-M2 we use for our Hobie kayaks. It's all aluminum and light weight enough I'm sure the RT could tow it- but no hitch on my spyder.
It fits in a 2car garage with the RT and plenty of walk around room. They make a 1up kayak/boat trailer too. Good Luck

[Ronsam]

Ronsam,








How much does your trailer weigh? My imagination is running wild. Have you taken it on a ferry?

Sarah

The trailer is 300 pounds , + 80 pounds for two Kayaks + 20 pounds of !!!!!
I did not take the ferry , It will be no problem to take the ferry, I did about 5000 KL and a trip to Bella Coola with the trailer and the Kayaks and two up. The spyder has no problem to pull the trailer with the Kayaks or the bicycles
Have a nice day

[Ronsam]

Ronsam,

How much does your trailer weigh? My imagination is running wild. Have you taken it on a ferry?

Sarah

The trailer is a tent trailer Leesure lite Built in Osoyoos BC

[Paula(Butch2025)]

No that we are a two Spyder family, my husband converted our homemade trailer into one to carry our kayaks. Can't wait to try it out!
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[TasmanianDevil]

Ronsam, I have another post going, ""600-mi service - advice?". I have mentioned your pics of the tent trailer on it. I have checked out the Leesure lite trailer website and may continue on to Osoyoos after my servicing in Vancouver Weds and check it out? I plan on heading east through the mountains and camping out on the way home instead of heading north up the coast. Which motorcycle hitch do you use? One thing I like about this trailer is that it is designed to be hauled by motorcycles. I can see where a tent trailer could dramatically change my travel plans (or lack of plans).

Thanks for the info, Sarah

[Ronsam]

Ronsam, I have another post going, ""600-mi service - advice?". I have mentioned your pics of the tent trailer on it. I have checked out the Leesure lite trailer website and may continue on to Osoyoos after my servicing in Vancouver Weds and check it out? I plan on heading east through the mountains and camping out on the way home instead of heading north up the coast. Which motorcycle hitch do you use? One thing I like about this trailer is that it is designed to be hauled by motorcycles. I can see where a tent trailer could dramatically change my travel plans (or lack of plans).

Thanks for the info, Sarah

I use BRP hitch , It is the best, If you stop in Kamloops i can show you my tent trailer and the update i did on it

[TasmanianDevil]

Stopping in Kamloops would be great. I had planned to travel to Cache Creek anyway. Sarah