Trailer to haul SPYDER RT-S

[Kredab]

Looking for ideas for a trailer to haul my SPYDER.

Looking for ideas, what every one else is using ?

I thinking aluminum for light weight ?

Size ?

And of course cost .....

Thanks to all that give me ideas

:spyder2::spyder2:

[Bob Denman]

An aluminum 6x10 will certainly do it...
But a 7x12 gives you more "wiggle-room", and latitude in placement of the bike. :thumbup:

[retread]

I use an Aluma 7210 BT, with 24 inch siderails, works great.
Weighs around 500 pounds.

john

[youngers]

I think this is the tightest on width one would wish too do , not much room for loading but can be done { 1200 u.s. dollars or 1000 when on sale }... a drop down hitch might be needed also { I had too buy a 5 inch drop or the trailer would be tilted towards the rear too much }

[MikeT]

I tow my RT Limited with an Ironhorse Wide Body Trailer, because I like "wiggle room". You can use their 2-bike/trike trailer to get the job done. The trailers pull very easy.
Mike

[4 MARIE]

I like Aluma, I have a 6 x10 with the bi-fold ramp gate. That gate matters because of it's design, there
is an arch at the hinge (middle) that keeps Spyder from catching anything.
Pulls like a dream, very light.

I also pull an Aluma m/c trailer with my RT. I guess I just like them. Build quality is high, and the local dealer will in fact deal.

[PrairieSpyder]

I just bought an Aluma 7210 (https://www.alumaklm.com/utility/single-axle/7210-utility-trailer#standard-equipment).

[Tango]

Go for a 7x12 boxed trailer, WITH brakes! Also go the extra $$ and get aluminum. Keeps you baby out of the elements, and provides extra security when parked for the night. Aluminum keeps it light weight. And the brakes will save you when they are needed. Don't over tax your tow vehicle! :thumbup: Tom :spyder:

[NewYorkSpyder]

Over the winter I bought a Aluma 6810, deck width is full 68", front tread width on rt is 62" = 3" to spare on either side. Haven't had a chance to try it yet (trailer

stored in one place bike in other) but should fit ?? Previous owner had a trike and added boards to raise the front end so it wouldn't bottom.


147127

[Mazo EMS2]

Looking for ideas for a trailer to haul my SPYDER.

Looking for ideas, what every one else is using ?

I thinking aluminum for light weight ?

Size ?

And of course cost .....

Thanks to all that give me ideas

:spyder2::spyder2:

I use an aluminum 6x10 with a rear ramp and wood deck. It's just your run 'o the mill aluminum utility trailer found at any trailer dealer. Cost was $1400 I think.

[dlsmith]

The absolute most easiest trailer for our spyders and us. They are not cheap, but you can't seem to find a used one, as everyone keeps the one they bought. Resale value would be very good. They are made specifically for Spyders. We love ours. I think the web site is theultimate-trailers.com

[CA Railwhale]

Don't short yourself on width. I bought the smallest trailer that my F3 would fit on. It only had about two inches on each side of the wheels. It was such a nightmare loading the Spyder, that I finally just cut almost all of the superstructure off. You could barely turn the wheels without jamming one fender or the other against the superstructure. In my opinion, anything less than six inches on either side will just frustrate you. Good luck. I agree that the Ultimate Trailer is the best choice IF you have unlimited funds, I just got an estimate on a open trailer with the SE package and LED lights and it was $6,800.00 delivered. $800.00 of that was delivery, if you are close to their factory you can pick it up there for $100.00.

[CA Railwhale]

Over the winter I bought a Aluma 6810, deck width is full 68", front tread width on rt is 62" = 3" to spare on either side. Haven't had a chance to try it yet (trailer

stored in one place bike in other) but should fit ?? Previous owner had a trike and added boards to raise the front end so it wouldn't bottom.


147127

That looks similar to mine without the superstructure that I removed. You might have problems with the Spyder high centering with that short ramp. I had to have a six foot ramp added to mine.

[irvin48]

i bought a triton 6x10 utility trailer. weighs 500#. bought a tilt
model so you dont need a gate. built my own enclosure just to keep
the rain off. havent used it to go anywhere yet.

[Jim&Teresa]

Our droptail trailer works well for us....also can store in garage is a plus! We used it several times last year - no issues, tows well.

From a previous post:


Get the dimensions and literature: http://www.droptailtrailers.com/ (http://www.droptailtrailers.com/)

I use it for EITHER the Spyder or the Gold Wing. I must use the center position for the Gold Wing as it will not fit on the left or right side of the trailer due to length. We trailer our 2014 RT Limited with no problem with this trailer and it "noses" up in the V part of the trailer against our 20" stone guard (which is optional). The 4 pictures added at bottom were just a couple months ago....note that I do NOT transport with the cover on it. I only cover the Spyder when leaving it out overnight! Also, all the tie down straps were removed at this time as it was parked.

We use a Droptail trailer. I really like that it folds and stores upright in the garage and NO ramps needed - built in. Works well for the Spyder with the low clearance. The back of the trailer hydraulically lowers and the built in rear gate folds down to extend the ramp portion. Easy to use. Our Spyder RT just fits and the nose of the Spyder fits in the V part of the front of the trailer. Not a lot of spare room, but works well. The Spyder fills the whole trailer even though this is a "two up" motorcycle trailer. A bonus for us is that our Gold Wing can be hauled on this trailer (with the use of the wheel chock that is included with the trailer) as well - however, only one bike at a time (unless you have two - 2 wheel motorcycles that are "short" enough). There is a standard 8 inch stone guard and an optional 20" stone guard. I did add the 20" stone guard on our trailer. Also, we purchased an optional spare tire which bolts to the bottom of the trailer. It has a steel frame with an aluminum deck with lots of tie down points!

Here's some info on the model number and a few pics: Drop - Tail "Two - Up" Cruiser / Sport Bike Trailer, model number: 03-DCT2200-02

Good luck on your choice of trailers - there are a lot of good trailers out there that work!! :thumbup:


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[al0vely]

I purchased an open trailer for around $1100 which works well for my F3 6.5' x 12'.

Checkout Hurst Trailers (http://www.hursttrailers.net/) in TN where the same trailer is cheaper but I got mine in Indiana.

147179

[aeroshots]

https://pensacola.craigslist.org/tro/6158838140.html

This is a great find. Will carry 2 spyders.