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Can the RT fit on a certain model truck?
Looking to buy a Truck that the RT can sit in or buy a SUV with a hitch. Any suggestions on the truck? I know which SUV I'll buy already.
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Are you thinking something like a rampage lift to put the RT in the bed?
www.ramagelift.com
puts the Spyder in rear wheel first. The website looks like it shows a short bed pickup.
FWIW, we use a 7 by 14 enclosed trailer to haul the Spyder. Granted it’s a heavy and large trailer but it’s been outfitted with cabinets up front to hold riding gear and tie downs along with tools.
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Truck Bed
Originally Posted by Naben
Looking to buy a Truck that the RT can sit in or buy a SUV with a hitch. Any suggestions on the truck? I know which SUV I'll buy already.
The longest bed length on any pick-up I know of is 8 feet ....the RT is 9.5 ft..... I have a Toyt. Tacoma pick-up that I made a flatbed for..... It's 7' 8" ...... However I take off the Frunk when I carry my RT ........ Mike
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I also have have a 7x14 enclosed trailer that I transport my 2015 RT Limited in. Safe to load and unload the Spyder. When transporting the Spyder is safe and secure!!
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2017 Harley Street Glide
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Bob, I agree. I’ve got an F250 and would not want to have the RT way up there. The trailer is a much easier solution, lower cargo cg and, if you’ve got the truck, less cost (if you go open vs enclosed).
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here's a direct link to the Rampage product
http://www.rampagelift.com/
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Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911
The longest bed length on any pick-up I know of is 8 feet ....the RT is 9.5 ft.....
AND.....if you are thinking of loading with a ramp, I don't think any pickup made has a bed low enough to use a ramp of reasonable length without the belly hanging up at the top.
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Originally Posted by Naben
Looking to buy a Truck that the RT can sit in or buy a SUV with a hitch. Any suggestions on the truck? I know which SUV I'll buy already.
no.
If you want the RT to sit in the bed there is no such animal. Spyder is 5.5 wide and 9.5 long Truck beds are 8 x 4 and you still have to deal with the narrower width between the wheels.
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RT in a pick up
Originally Posted by Naben
Looking to buy a Truck that the RT can sit in or buy a SUV with a hitch. Any suggestions on the truck? I know which SUV I'll buy already.
Check amerideck. I have used one for my RTS for the past 5 years in my GM 2500 short box. Travelled much of North America this way. Weight and stability are not factors. Much easier and better MPG than using a trailer.
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Originally Posted by Naben
Looking to buy a Truck that the RT can sit in or buy a SUV with a hitch. Any suggestions on the truck? I know which SUV I'll buy already.
Curious as to what SUV you are considering. We are needing to buy a trailer and a two vehicle for our Spyder and two-wheeler.
Current:
2016 Honda CTX700 DCT ABS (faring model)
Kip Moto SherpaX Cargo Trailer
Wife Has:
2014 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited
2016 Lees-ure Lite Camping Trailer
Previous:
2013 Can-Am Spyder RS SE5, zoom-zoom!
2011 Can-Am Spyder RT-S SE5, Foot Burner - Gasoline Boiling Stinker - Gas Tank Vacuum Puller
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Yes....
Originally Posted by Merlot2015
Nice lift! still question the cg being up so high but the lift appears to be pretty solid. Does anyone have any personal experience using this lift?
What would you like to know?
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Originally Posted by 2dogs
What would you like to know?
What mods did you make to make this lift work?
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Originally Posted by marty1096
What mods did you make to make this lift work?
I have an F350 with a 9' flat bed. The Rampage fits in it with a foot to spare so I have no problem with length. An 8' bed with the tailgate down will give you plenty of length. My problem was height. Because of the angle at which the ramp loads, the higher up it has to go before it loads, increased the resistance. Therefore I needed a 3500 lb. winch rather than the 2500 lb. winch that it comes with. (safety reasons) The biggest draw back I found was the weight of the ramp. It's a ramp within a ramp, it comes apart easily into two sections. And even with that, it's a two man job removing or putting it into your truck bed,,,,,, even if you were Hoss Cartwright! I simply used a tractor to load and unload my Rampage ramp. Oh, the other thing is your hauling your spyder backwards so don't forget to remove the windshield. I bought my Rampage from a trucker who used it to haul his Harley cross ways behind his sleeper. I called the manufacturer of the Rampage to ask him questions about the ramp. He was helpful and a very nice man and answered all my question. If there's anything you want to know about the ramp, give him a call I'm sure he'll help you.
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+ 1 on the no backwards. I have a vivid memory of a ride to Sturgis. Saw a motorhome with a wing backwards on a trailer with the windshield flapping like a flag. I do not recall what was keeping it connected.
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Originally Posted by Easy Rider
AND.....if you are thinking of loading with a ramp, I don't think any pickup made has a bed low enough to use a ramp of reasonable length without the belly hanging up at the top.
The bed height for my Pk-up was 26" …. I had 10 ft. ramps and they worked fine ….. Mike
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Since the option of using a trailer came into the conversation, thought I'd share this I found on Youtube.
Last edited by gkamer; 11-25-2019 at 02:41 PM.
Reason: Wrong Clip
Greg Kamer
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I'll throw out another option. When I wanted to transport my RTL, I rented an open trailer from Tractor Supply. This was a trailer they rented to people who needed to transport farm supplies home from their store. The spyder fit perfectly. There was 3 inches to spare on each side and 6 inches to spare in the front and rear. Cost was $25.00 per day. A lot less expensive option for occasional use..... Jim
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2008 Honda GL1800/California Sidecar Trike, SOLD
2014 Platinum Silver Satin Spyder RTL, SOLD
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Just my .02 cents
I brought it home in the silver trailer,has a low deck. My toy hauler does not ,But I still managed to make her fit.
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