Trailer and Wheel Chock

[jimcrom]

I am looking at buying a trailer and getting some wheel chocks to stabilize the spyder. Would these locking chocks be ok from Harbor Freight? Or does someone have a better process.
I am thinking that it would be easier than using the tie down method. In the manual.

http://www.harborfreight.com/motorcycle-wheel-chock-60392.html

[Godlover]

I am looking at buying a trailer and getting some wheel chocks to stabilize the spyder. Would these locking chocks be ok from Harbor Freight? Or does someone have a better process.
I am thinking that it would be easier than using the tie down method. In the manual.

http://www.harborfreight.com/motorcycle-wheel-chock-60392.html

Those are for motorcycle tires and probably will be too narrow. I'm putting this on my trailer and also will continue to tie down with my straps. http://www.cabelas.com/product/cabel...tt=wheel+chock

[cheska]

Those are for motorcycle tires and probably will be too narrow. I'm putting this on my trailer and also will continue to tie down with my straps. http://www.cabelas.com/product/cabel...tt=wheel+chock

Godlover, please keep us informed on the Cabelas tie downs. I was looking at them but just didn't think they would be strong enough. I used a 4X4 bolted to the trailer floor, park front tires against it then use straps over the front tires.
But I just found a old pringle 6.5 inch wheel chock in my messy garage which the front tire will fit into. So will use it
on one tire and leave the 4X4 on the other. Have not used this system to much yet but come Sept. we are going south.
I still think I will use a rear strap thru the back tire also. Bob

[Bensonoid]

Here's another option. I like it because it doesn't intrude on other things you might use your trailer for. I was going to router the 2xs so it would be flush but haven't found it necessary yet.






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[KID Ryker]

those are nice

[jimcrom]

Where did those come from? That may be a better way to go.

Here's another option. I like it because it doesn't intrude on other things you might use your trailer for. I was going to router the 2xs so it would be flush but haven't found it necessary yet.






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[Bfromla]

I am looking at buying a trailer and getting some wheel chocks to stabilize the spyder. Would these locking chocks be ok from Harbor Freight? Or does someone have a better process.
I am thinking that it would be easier than using the tie down method. In the manual.

http://www.harborfreight.com/motorcycle-wheel-chock-60392.html

You did see the site vendor on home page?
http://www.superclamp.net

[Bensonoid]

I got the parts from etrailer. The straps came with those rubber pieces that you see but I took them off.



http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Carg...n/EM58523.html

http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Carg...on/E19148.html

[Ex Winger]

I also use the E track in my trailer for the front wheels and use the corner tie downs for the rear wheel with an old towel to not mark the rim.Also have a motorcycle wheel chock ready in case i need to haul a bike.
Bill

[Bfromla]

I got the parts from etrailer. The straps came with those rubber pieces that you see but I took them off.



http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Carg...n/EM58523.html

http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Carg...on/E19148.html

Saw similar system at O'Reilly's found a link
not as clean but, universal fit truck bed or trailer
http://www.cargogear.com/OneItemInfo...num=COSERVKITB

[tplayer49]

I am looking at buying a trailer and getting some wheel chocks to stabilize the spyder. Would these locking chocks be ok from Harbor Freight? Or does someone have a better process.
I am thinking that it would be easier than using the tie down method. In the manual.

http://www.harborfreight.com/motorcycle-wheel-chock-60392.html

Hi,
Just been toiling over this one for about two weeks now. Sypderclamp and Black and Gray no longer have Spyder wheel chocks. So.... I researched and thought. First of all... I don't want to squeeze my 6.5 inch tire in a locking device with possible movement from towing. Then... is it going to crunch my fender? Can I even square it up for a proper fit? Will I be able to get it out? A Spyder stands up... so I really just need it for stopping forward motion. Hey... I need to strap it anyway... right? So Spyder lovers said they just us straps.
So I decided to go with an expensive Pingel 6.5 inch ID unit... which I should get in the mail today. Revzilla had the best price and free shipping. Let me know what you decide to do friend. : )

Joe

[tplayer49]

I am looking at buying a trailer and getting some wheel chocks to stabilize the spyder. Would these locking chocks be ok from Harbor Freight? Or does someone have a better process.
I am thinking that it would be easier than using the tie down method. In the manual.

http://www.harborfreight.com/motorcycle-wheel-chock-60392.html

Oh yeah,

I actually did to go Back and Gray... and I got the plastic wheel chock for the rear. It fits my 2014 STS wheel perfectly. This will stop all side to side motion of the rear tire... and I got the quick disconnect kit for it. Good luck.

[tplayer49]

Godlover, please keep us informed on the Cabelas tie downs. I was looking at them but just didn't think they would be strong enough. I used a 4X4 bolted to the trailer floor, park front tires against it then use straps over the front tires.
But I just found a old pringle 6.5 inch wheel chock in my messy garage which the front tire will fit into. So will use it
on one tire and leave the 4X4 on the other. Have not used this system to much yet but come Sept. we are going south.
I still think I will use a rear strap thru the back tire also. Bob

Hi Bob,

Good thinking. I also got the plastic rear wheel chock from Black and Gray and quick disconnect kit. It fit my 2014 sts perfectly and will stop side to side movement. Of course I will strap as well..

Joe

[tplayer49]

You did see the site vendor on home page?
http://www.superclamp.net

They stopped making the Spyderclamp two months ago.

[Bensonoid]

Saw similar system at O'Reilly's found a link
not as clean but, universal fit truck bed or trailer
http://www.cargogear.com/OneItemInfo...num=COSERVKITB

I don't know if you could get a camlock strap tight enough, I tighten mine enough to flatten the tire a bit with the ratchet straps.

[jimcrom]

I like those, have you tried them out and tested them?

I got the parts from etrailer. The straps came with those rubber pieces that you see but I took them off.



http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Carg...n/EM58523.html

http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Carg...on/E19148.html

[CanAmMick]

Another option is Kafe wheel chocks made in California. Their expensive, but a wanted something made of aluminum. Adam Graham, the owner is a great guy and can make them any way you want. He's going to be making me a pair for my aluminum trailer.

http://www.kafewheelchock.com/

[Frank G]

I use the over the tire strap system I got from E-trailer.com in my 6 x12 stealth trailer. Made a couple of trips to Florida and back and the Spyder never moved.

Second picture is there stock photo.

[Bensonoid]

I like those, have you tried them out and tested them?

I loaded it up and went about 25 mi. the day that I put it together. After that I used it to bring the spyder to my dealer for the recall work (about 50 mi. one way) and it did not move. I'm confident that it is good to go as it is but you could easily rig some blocking if you were worried about lateral movement. When I load it I clip the straps in so when I hit them it stops me right where I want to be. The etrack makes a nice guide to line you up as you're driving on. Easy peasy.

[Bensonoid]

I use the over the tire strap system I got from E-trailer.com in my 6 x12 stealth trailer. Made a couple of trips to Florida and back and the Spyder never moved.

Second picture is there stock photo.

etrailer is like a candy store.

[jimcrom]

Went with the track system and the straps over the tire that people were talking about. Brought the trailer home last week and the spyder was no problem. The only issue was that the ramp was a little steep but when you raise the front of the trailer it gives enough slant, so there was no scraping. The trailer also has a side ramp, that I am not really that thrilled with, but I guess I can live with it.

I use the over the tire strap system I got from E-trailer.com in my 6 x12 stealth trailer. Made a couple of trips to Florida and back and the Spyder never moved.

Second picture is there stock photo.