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My Spyder hauler
- Thread starter ARNIE R
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I probably already know the answer to this question, however, here goes. If one removed the Spyder’s windshield and loaded it into the trailer rear first, what would be the most serious side effects of such a stunt?
The reason for this question is that, after having arrived in FL yesterday, I decided to check the tongue weight of the trailer and Spyder together and found it to be slightly over 300lbs. While the new Tacoma is rated for 6400lbs, there is still a slight sag on the rear end. Since I was thinking that carting it home on the trailer rearward would reduce the trailer tongue weight considerably, it might be worth considering - unless someone can advise me on my stupidity..........:lecturef_smilie::lecturef_smilie:
The reason for this question is that, after having arrived in FL yesterday, I decided to check the tongue weight of the trailer and Spyder together and found it to be slightly over 300lbs. While the new Tacoma is rated for 6400lbs, there is still a slight sag on the rear end. Since I was thinking that carting it home on the trailer rearward would reduce the trailer tongue weight considerably, it might be worth considering - unless someone can advise me on my stupidity..........:lecturef_smilie::lecturef_smilie:
Tongue weight should be 10-15% of total load. That steel trailer plus Spyder has to be at least 2500#. Just sayin'
I have been towing trailers and RV's for more than 30 years. I would't worry about 300lb tongue weight on a pickup truck. No need to load backwards or anything else really. If you are really worried about it you might load the can Am a little further back on the trailer if you have the room. More tongue weight equals less potential for trailer sway as well.
Just my .02
Mikey
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I would haul that around the world!! The reason your truck is sagging is that they like to make trucks ride like cars these days! You want that weight on the ball to keep the trailer from swaying. If you feel that the truck is sagging to much shift the bike back a little if you can, or if your going to haul it a lot think about a set of coil over shocks, or air bags, or add a leaf to the rear. When you take the bike and turn it around in the trailer your making air go where it may have a bad effect on side covers, windscreens, ect. May leave with a pretty bike, come back with a stripped model! JMO Good Luck!! Nice trailer set up:2thumbs:
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I did some more extensive testing today weighing and moving things around a bit. I was able to move the bike back on the trailer 8-1/2inches from its original position without any risk to the rear coming into contact with the closed tailgate.
I successfully lowered the tongue weight by about 80lbs with that small adjustment.
The rear of the truck dropped about 1-1/4inches compared to almost 2 inches originally. The front only raised itself 1/4 inch in both scenarios.
That should do it for now and this type of trip will not be a frequent occurrence.
Thanks for all the comments.
opcorn:
I successfully lowered the tongue weight by about 80lbs with that small adjustment.
The rear of the truck dropped about 1-1/4inches compared to almost 2 inches originally. The front only raised itself 1/4 inch in both scenarios.
That should do it for now and this type of trip will not be a frequent occurrence.
Thanks for all the comments.
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