Towing the CanAm Spyder

[Alberts46]

Just saw this on another site, any thoughts?

http://www.motorcycle-rack.com/CanAm_Tow_System.html

[cuznjohn]

www.motorcycle-rack.com/CanAm_Tow_System.html

[Alberts46]

After looking at this again, I might be concerned if you have a bump skid it may drag the ground. Does look very interesting, reasonable and a good way to get it to your dealer for service, etc. and still have a ride home if you can't wait.

[exwinger]

Looks good but I would never use it . First off it looks like you have to ride it up the ramp ?? Damage if you didn't stop just perfect .

There has to be a lot of turbulence behind the vehicle and I can see the windshield being destroyed .

Not a whole lot of tie down confidence either , seems like a whole lot of sway could develop and end up possible even tipping the spyderI ????? I think I'll stick to just riding mine or spend the extra $$$$$$ and buy a trailer if I really need to haul it .

[Lagaffe]

Don't forget to remove your windshield !!!

[bustedflat]

That pivot point looks rather flimsy, metal on metal with just a bolt through? Looks like it wouldn't take much of a twist to tear that pivot point apart. Also too close to the tow vehicle, how much can you turn before you are into the spyder?

[kbwitt]

Just saw this on another site, any thoughts?

http://www.motorcycle-rack.com/CanAm_Tow_System.html

Thanks lfor sharing the site. Looks very interesting and worth looking into. I hope someone from here buys one and gives a full report.
Kenn

[Frank.block]

Interesting and low cost solution. Also a Rampage Power Lift Ramp can be mounted sideways on the back of Class A motorhomes. www.rampagelift.com. Cost is much higher, but works very well. Full disclosure is that we make this, so just putting it out for thought.

[Bob Denman]

I'd be concerned about all of the road grime getting kicked up, and stirred into every hiding place on the bike...
As well as the possibility of windshield damage.

It looks to be a potentially good idea; I'm just not going to be the one to test it.

[ingramwc]

1 more thing; how do you lock the steering on the Spyder? Having the wheels trying to turn from side to side cannot be a good thing!!

[PrairieSpyder]

I'd just get a trailer to put it on or one to put it into.

On I-90 today, I saw a motorhome going the opposite way. It had an RT on a rack at the rear and hoisted high up, then a car on a tow-bar. I'd be interested in knowing more about that rack.

[Bobleach45]

I'd just get a trailer to put it on or one to put it into.

On I-90 today, I saw a motorhome going the opposite way. It had an RT on a rack at the rear and hoisted high up, then a car on a tow-bar. I'd be interested in knowing more about that rack.

My my friend has one like you are talking about for his HD. A good RV dealer can fill you in. I know my friend paid $10K for the one for the HD. My guess is that due to size for the Can Am to fit it will be a lot more.

[Bob Denman]

I'd just get a trailer to put it on or one to put it into.

On I-90 today, I saw a motorhome going the opposite way. It had an RT on a rack at the rear and hoisted high up, then a car on a tow-bar. I'd be interested in knowing more about that rack.

Putting an RT up like that, is a scary thought!

[PrairieSpyder]

I'd just get a trailer to put it on or one to put it into.

On I-90 today, I saw a motorhome going the opposite way. It had an RT on a rack at the rear and hoisted high up, then a car on a tow-bar. I'd be interested in knowing more about that rack.

Putting an RT up like that, is a scary thought!

That's why I'd like to see one up close and standing still. I don't know if I'd do it, though.

[CapeSpyder]

All you need is the back end of the RV to bounce and 🤕😢

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[IdahoMtnSpyder]

On I-90 today, I saw a motorhome going the opposite way. It had an RT on a rack at the rear and hoisted high up, then a car on a tow-bar. I'd be interested in knowing more about that rack.

Good way to overload the suspension, towing capacity, and braking capacity of the MH.

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[Bob Denman]

[Snakeeater]

Any website using Comic Sans should be read with a grain of salt.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I'm guessing .......but I think the TOW vehicle will need a hitch capable of over 500 lbs tongue weight capacity......IMHO that's quite a bit......plus the other things already mentioned .....Mike

[Bob Denman]

That's a stout Class III hitch, or even a iV.
And without any ability to equalize the load.

[SAR41]

Interesting and low cost solution. Also a Rampage Power Lift Ramp can be mounted sideways on the back of Class A motorhomes. www.rampagelift.com. Cost is much higher, but works very well. Full disclosure is that we make this, so just putting it out for thought.

I've got the Rampage Lift I bought from Frank. Works great. Have it in the back of a Ford F-250 and tow the F-250 behind the motorhome. I have it setup so that all I have to do is remove the pads required for the Spyder (4 bolts and nuts) and then I can load my Can Am Commander Side X Side in the back instead of the Spyder. It lifts it from the ground into the back of the truck with a winch so no worry about having to drive it up any type of ramp.

[Frank.block]

I'd just get a trailer to put it on or one to put it into.

On I-90 today, I saw a motorhome going the opposite way. It had an RT on a rack at the rear and hoisted high up, then a car on a tow-bar. I'd be interested in knowing more about that rack.

Another approach. This can also be done for a SpyderCC lift (1).jpgIMG_0031.jpg. When worked out correctly, you can tow through the center receiver.

[Chupaca]

Here's my question...if you should have to back up the motorhome how visible is the spyder if you don't have a backup cam....?? would work in a pinch but not for the long haul...I watch the motor homes drag the end some have wheelie bars....

[Bfromla]

Good way to overload the suspension, towing capacity, and braking capacity of the MH.

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Possibly but I have seen configurations where RV pulled trailer had boat, bike & car Had to do a double take as I passed fyi was a combination of these, the boat has to be on top & if there is deep enough launch,. I'm assuming it was a custom built trailer, but if you got the toys Yes I saw it at a casino parking lot.

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Whatever you are thinking about doing regarding an RV and towing, go to www.RV.org and read up on all the aspects of using an RV that you need to consider. Here's a quote from their discussion of Class A motorhomes.

Although wheelbase is the primary factor for highway stability, many class A motor homes are all over the road because they are overloaded on front or rear or both axles. Almost everyone we contact in the RV arena acknowledges that most class A motor homes are close to capacity when they leave the factory. They acknowledge it but don't know what to do about it. The manufacturers are overloading the chassis for marketing purposes and they can do so with impunity. We've seen the proliferation of large slideouts and more and more heavy options even though many chassis cannot support the extra weight. It often appears that manufacturers are engaged in a race to continually upgrade their chassis fast enough to offset the addition of slideouts and options — and losing that race.

Most consumers do not understand that motor home chassis have very severe limitations when it comes to weight and balance. Most do not know that motor homes do not respond well to adverse road conditions when loaded to or beyond the capacity of the axles. Our advice is simple: Buy and use only motor homes that have highway safety ratings of at least 80. As you study the RV Ratings Guide, it should be clear that motor homes with ratings of less than 70 are not forgiving to mechanical failure or the small mistakes that we're apt to make when we're tired or distracted.