Trying to figure tie down locations for the Spyder. Trailer hooked up behind my 5th wheel, leaving for the Texas Hill Country for the winter next week. Cant wait no more snow for me.
Last edited by Semperfi66; 09-15-2015 at 08:47 AM.
...but if you are just going from New Mexico to Texas........why don't you just RYDE IT!!!
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A strap through the rims of each wheel is shown in my operators manual on page 111. You may want to consider a wheel chock behind your rear wheel on that trailer as well. It looks like it couldn't roll forward any further but may rock back a little.
Just my thoughts.
Good luck!
Lin
A strap through the rims of each wheel is shown in my operators manual on page 111. You may want to consider a wheel chock behind your rear wheel on that trailer as well. It looks like it couldn't roll forward any further but may rock back a little.
Just my thoughts.
Good luck!
Lin
I agree but put something soft under the strap on your wheels so you don't scratch them.
Have a great winter!
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I agree but put something soft under the strap on your wheels so you don't scratch them.
Have a great winter!
so far I plan to put a ratchet strap through the rear spokes and anchor it towards the front to suck the Spyder to the rock shield. Have not decided on the front yet. Do not want to screw up the alignment.
Have you thought about a tight-fitting T-shirt on the windshield? Might have to tack it at the bottom somehow, to keep from losing it to the wind.
Hey! Your Spyder is identical to mine! Keep her purty.
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I put on some 10mm SS lifting eyes nuts on my wife's Spyder for trailering. I took off the bottom bolts on the front shocks, and turned them around, and then put on the lifting eyes with locktite on them. Works awesome. Gives a solid place to put tie straps on, and it won't mess up the alignment.
The rear wheel is easy; through the spokes, and back to the rear corners of the trailer.
The fronts wheels look a bit problematic. I think that a set of locking wheel chocks is your best bet.
First off the owner's manual states how to do it. That being said, three straps will have you coverd, one for the rear wheel, and one each for the front wheel, DO NOT FORGET to put a cloth or towel or something to avoid scratching the rims. BEEN THERE AND DONE THAT. Safe journey and pleasant weather. Wish I was with you.[/QUOTE]
A strap through the rims of each wheel is shown in my operators manual on page 111. You may want to consider a wheel chock behind your rear wheel on that trailer as well. It looks like it couldn't roll forward any further but may rock back a little.
Just my thoughts.
Good luck!
Lin
I ment to ask, what brand of trailer is this? It looks like a nice unit! Are you able to load the RT without extra ramps?[/QUOTE]
Its called a drop tail trailer no ramps the back half drops down. Its the only trailer that would work for me keeping me at 65 ft, max length you can tow.
I ment to ask, what brand of trailer is this? It looks like a nice unit! Are you able to load the RT without extra ramps?
Its called a drop tail trailer no ramps the back half drops down. Its the only trailer that would work for me keeping me at 65 ft, max length you can tow.[/QUOTE]
So you are headed towards the Hill Country? Where to?
Its called a drop tail trailer no ramps the back half drops down. Its the only trailer that would work for me keeping me at 65 ft, max length you can tow.
So you are headed towards the Hill Country? Where to?[/QUOTE]
I will be in Kerrville at Buckhorn Lake RV Resort.
Heading south for the winter
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fyi what we did when I needed a tow. 
