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    Default Ryding and Golfing

    We love Ryding but also golfing different courses.

    My wife suggested that we combine them with a trailer for the Spyder that can haul the clubs to the course.

    While viewing many of the threads here there is a lot of trailer talk but does anyone else use a trailer for golf clubs? I like the price on the Harbor Freight model but it is too short, the trailers from the web sponsor are great but is it hard to get clubs in and out?

    if you have experience with this, please let me know what pros and cons you have encountered and with what trailers.

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    We have carried our clubs in our RT-622 for golfing on trips. Works fine.

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    A friend of mine has a golf club carrier on his Spyder. It's mounted to the trailer hitch. Carries 2 bags and seems to work for him. Don't know where he got it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by billybovine View Post
    A friend of mine has a golf club carrier on his Spyder. It's mounted to the trailer hitch. Carries 2 bags and seems to work for him. Don't know where he got it.
    Your friend probably has my Seal Golf Tote kit. Check out the video on my website. Now you can ....
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    Default There you have it....

    Well some solutions to the combo dilemma... sure there are others out there if you google them....
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    A very interesting approach, would I need to be concerned about the weight on the hitch with two sets of clubs?

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    Default I have the same concern also Buckeye.............

    Anything, and mean anything at all that you attach to the rear axel of any vehicle will bounce and vibrate do to the condition of the roadway. That's the reason for springs and shock absorbers. Comments from people who carry ice chests on the tongues of their trailers say avoid putting glass drink containers in the ice chest.

    I took a long trip once and sent my clubs and other items by freight to save on expenses. I packed my clubs well but not well enough. They were in a hard plastic case fully covered and each club head was covered inside the case. However, the wedge head was not covered sufficiently and it wore through it's cover and cut a grove in the shaft of one of my drivers.

    I'm looking to find a trailer with torsion axels appropriate to the trailer towing recommendations of BRP. Max tongue weight 40 lbs and max trailer weight 400 lbs. A small flatbed trailer with a long tongue and a car top cargo box like a Yakima box may be the ticket. Sears also has a nice car top cargo box. Yes, the Harbor Freight tag along bike trailer is too small. My clubs and bag are approx. 4' long. If I ever transport my clubs again in the vertical or horizontal position in or on something that vibrates, I will not only cover each club head with mega padding I'll also cover each shaft with a protective padding like K-Flex water pipe insulation. It maybe extreme but I love my clubs.

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    Default I agree with Jack

    I have the 622 and 2 sets of clubs is no problem. It also takes the worry out of the 40lb tongue weight.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Brentc View Post
    I have the 622 and 2 sets of clubs is no problem. It also takes the worry out of the 40lb tongue weight.
    hey brent, when are you going to upgrade your map below???

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    Here's another golf club (1 bag) carrier:
    https://2x2cycles.com/product/motorc...f-bag-carrier/

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    Brent,
    I was thinking of your trailer, as I was about to reply...
    Now, I'm left wondering if the Freedom Trailer is also large enough for this task?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Denman View Post
    Brent,
    I was thinking of your trailer, as I was about to reply...
    Now, I'm left wondering if the Freedom Trailer is also large enough for this task?
    (Does CruzrJoe golf?)
    Nay, he's the Marshaller. You know the guy who always tells you to hurry up your falling behind!

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    "Nay, he's the Marshaller. You know the guy who always tells you to hurry up your falling behind!"


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    There is a 2013 RT-622 Black trailer for sale on the Can Am Spyder Owners Facebook page. Bob Hall is selling it for $2,500 and he is located in Cape Giradeau, MO
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    Default OK, I finally got it updated.

    Quote Originally Posted by spydaman60 View Post
    hey brent, when are you going to upgrade your map below???

    Thanks for shaming me into it guys.....

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    Now THAT's a map!!
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    Here is a video of the RT 622 with 2 sets of Golf Clubs. Go to the the 2 minute mark of the video if you don't want to watch the complete video.

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    dumb question??? if you were riding and playing golf, wouldn't that be POLO
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    Quote Originally Posted by cuznjohn View Post
    dumb question??? if you were riding and playing golf, wouldn't that be POLO
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    Default Golf and Spyder

    I have tried the Seal arrangement, small torsion Piggy Packer trailer and a 622. Pros and cons, for me:

    Seal: Cons: It bounces around a lot and seems more unstable at higher speeds.
    I only carry one set of clubs and that seems to push the weight limit.
    I am not a fan of the movement of the spline and some damage has happened to the back trunk with rubbing. Personal modification ( a suggestion from John) to the angle of the holder and spline. helped and I bought some pads to limit any further damage.
    Security and issue of needing to stop to or from the course.
    Bungie cords less than appealing visually for 30k ride.

    Pros: Well made an convenient, just a few nuts and bolts. Easy back up.

    Small Torsion Trailer: Cons: Harder to back up, park. Depending on size, one set of clubs

    Pros: Much more stable ride at highway speeds.
    Locks for security and weather issues.. More room for pull cart.
    Unhook trailer and leave clubs in it( Garage)
    Middle price point between Seal stand and 622.

    622: Cons: Backing up, parking. Cost.

    Pros: 2 sets of clubs, room for pull cart.
    Bigger than small trailer. No issues with tongue weight. Leave the clubs in it and go riding without clubs.
    Made for trailering behind Spyder. One key fits all.
    Looks great.

    My conclusion: Trailering is better and safer. No rattle, tongue weight issues. Storage for more than the bag. And more options for multiple uses.





    QUOTE=Buckeye Bleau;1175340]We love Ryding but also golfing different courses.

    My wife suggested that we combine them with a trailer for the Spyder that can haul the clubs to the course.

    While viewing many of the threads here there is a lot of trailer talk but does anyone else use a trailer for golf clubs? I like the price on the Harbor Freight model but it is too short, the trailers from the web sponsor are great but is it hard to get clubs in and out?

    if you have experience with this, please let me know what pros and cons you have encountered and with what trailers.

    Joe[/QUOTE]

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    This isn't a big problem in Canada...

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    I have used the seal carrier, the Harbour freight trailer and now the 622 trailer. The Harbour Freight trailer was not long enough so I had to take the woods out or the bag and place them in by themselves. This was a pain. The Seal carrier is good if you are just going for a day trip to go golfing and have nothing else you want to take with you. The 622 , for me, is the best because I can take 2 sets of clubs. Also my wife does not golf much so when we go on long trips we take my clubs as well as a tent, air mattress and bedding in the 622 and we are set. The price of the 622 is definitely more but it also is the best option for our needs.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Denman View Post
    This isn't a big problem in Canada...

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    Nah, Bob.

    We just use coloured balls.


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    Is freezing to death on the course considered to be a water hazard? How many penalty strokes is that?
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