Spyder Campers

Lamonster · Dec 29, 2010

Padre Spyder said:
There have been several posts about Campers for our Can Ams. Thought I would share ours with everyone. Some folks do not know a Hard Side Unit is available.
Our "Little Guy has AC & Heat, Flat Screen TV, and a 10' X 10' X 8' Room.
For one night stays we use just the Camper. for a longer time we can set up the Room in less than 10 minutes. We have had several different types of campers but really like this one because we can get out of the weather without having to set anything up.hyea:

I got to tell you I love it and could see me in it instead of a hotel on some of my trips. Tell me about the AC and heat and the TV. My main thing is I would need to be able to work with my laptop but I'm sure I could work something out for that. :doorag:

Padre Spyder · Dec 29, 2010

Lamonster said:
I got to tell you I love it and could see me in it instead of a hotel on some of my trips. Tell me about the AC and heat and the TV. My main thing is I would need to be able to work with my laptop but I'm sure I could work something out for that. :doorag:

The AC/Heat Unit is a stand alone which ducts through either side (picture attached). The TV is a 12" Flat Screen which I mounted in the space between the two Cabinet Doors. I installed a Cable hook up through the side (simple to do) and either hook to cable or use a flat omnidirectional antenna. I have not had reason to need independent Electric as I always stay in Campgrounds but the small 1000 watt Generators will run everything, but adds 40 or so pounds.

Gordy · Dec 29, 2010

heater ac unit looks like the one made for a dog kennel ,some teardrog trailer owners use them

IWN2RYD · Dec 30, 2010

My wife and I thank you for posting this :2thumbs::bowdown:

CyncySpyder · Dec 30, 2010

Looks like the way to go

WOW :yikes: I luv camping & its usually just me & the dog, so this "LiLGuy" camper seems right down our alley. Hmmmm, i wonder how I can make room in the garage for the Spyder, RT-622 Trailer & a LiLGuy, not to mention all the other :cus: thats in there :dontknow: its only a 1 car garage or should I say a 1 Spyder/2Trailer garage now :roflblack: This is deffinately on my wish list. Thanks for sharing

NancysToy · Dec 30, 2010

I think the teardrop trailer is a great choice for some people, and I even considered building one for myself. Keep in mind, however, that this unit exceeds the stated towing capacity for the Spyder RT and the BRP hitch. That may or may not pose actual problems (I'm sure there was a safety factor in setting those limits), but if you choose to go this route, you assume the risk.....both to the vehicle and the warranty.

If you already have an RT-622 or another trailer, you may wish to just purchase a large pop-up tent, air-bed, and the heater or AC unit of your choice if you go deluxe. Standard trailers will hold a lot of camping gear.

Motorcycle camping is neat! One of my favorite things to do since back in the Sixties. I have used a bedroll and Army poncho, a variety of tents...large and small, and my Aspen Sentry camping trailer. All have their pluses and minuses. I have strapped my gear to my bike, and used a trailer to haul enough to put up a company of men. There is no perfect way to go.....and no bad way to go. Whatever route you choose, prepare carefully, then go have some fun!

2Gunns · Dec 30, 2010

I love Tear drop campers, have a homebuilt sitting in my yard. I concidered building a smaller version for the Spyder, but you get a lot more for your $$$ buying factory.

I was also concerned by the weight...here's the one I'll buy when the time is right. The Moto-Mate is 100 pounds lighter than the Rascal.

http://microlitetrailer.com/MLThome.htm?MLTmotomate.htm

NancysToy · Dec 30, 2010

John G said:
I love Tear drop campers, have a homebuilt sitting in my yard. I concidered building a smaller version for the Spyder, but you get a lot more for your $$$ buying factory.

I was also concerned by the weight...here's the one I'll buy when the time is right. The Moto-Mate is 100 pounds lighter than the Rascal.

http://microlitetrailer.com/MLThome.htm?MLTmotomate.htm

Interesting unit! Not the traditional shape, but it looks very practical. Note that the tongue weight exceeds the maximum allowable for the Spyder and the BRP hitch. If you use one with a Spyder, I'd recommend loading some of your gear behind the axle, to reduce the tongue weight.

retired1 · Dec 30, 2010

Spyder campers

I'll throw one more possibility out here. I bought and have pulled my komfort Kamp trailer over 1000 miles. It only weighs 250 lbs. which is within BRP specs.. I don't do well with tents and sleepng on the ground. With the trailer in transport mode, I still have 15 cu. ft. of storage available. When it is set up, there is a walk thru door that makes it easy to get into the camper. It also trails beautifully.

CyncySpyder · Dec 30, 2010

:gaah: So many choices :dontknow:

CyncySpyder · Jan 25, 2011

Ok, so here's what I did.

NancysToy said:
Interesting unit! Not the traditional shape, but it looks very practical. Note that the tongue weight exceeds the maximum allowable for the Spyder and the BRP hitch. If you use one with a Spyder, I'd recommend loading some of your gear behind the axle, to reduce the tongue weight.

Scotty (& any1 else interested), if you go to the micro-lite website, it does show the tongue weight as being 49lbs. But if you download the PDF, it shows the dry weight as 332lbs. & tongue weight as 20lbs. I didn't understand the difference, so Thursday I drove from Cincy to Indy (230 mile round trip) to visit the RV & Camper Show at the State Fairgrounds & they had one unit there, which I bought

hyea: The 20lb. tongue weight is true. If you add the optional spare tire & mount it to the tongue, that's where they come up with the 49lb tongue weight. You can always mount the spare (if u get it) in another location like under the unit, therefore keeping within BRP Specs :clap:
So, to sum up, there is a choice out there in hard-sided campers that does stay within the BRP specs for towing & tongue weight, & that is the Micro-Lite Moto-Mate made in Elkhart Indiana:2thumbs:

2Gunns · Jan 25, 2011

CyncySpyder said:
"I drove from Cincy to Indy (230 mile round trip) to visit the RV & Camper Show at the State Fairgrounds & they had one unit there, which I bought hyea: "

:congrats:me sooooo jealous

SpyderAnn01 · Jan 25, 2011

Padre Spyder said:
Little Guy is a little heavy at 490 lb but tows as well as the 300 lb pop ups I had. I think the reason is the suspension and wheel size. 175/80R13. I am getting 31mph towing.
Although not shown in the photo, there is a Rain Fly for the Room

I wonder if I start pulling one of these I'll get better gas mileage? I don't think I could get 31mph going downhill with a 4 yr old driving it! :roflblack:

Very cool little camper.

Gordy · Jan 25, 2011

I have been thinking of building a teardrop to tow behind my spyder.It would have tobe at least 5 feet high counting ground clearance and 4 feet wide,what could be used for rear view mirrors.At this height and width no way could you see back.! did see on one forum that one biker had installed a rear view camera:dontknow:

CyncySpyder · Jan 25, 2011

Just found another INTERESTING tent option

If someone is interested in a tent/camper that can be towed by an RT & still stay within BRP's 40/400lbs. weight limit, you may wanna check out this site. Looks very interesting, tho it is still a TENT, on wheels & up off the ground :dontknow: it may be just what someone is looking for :helpsmilie:

http://www.activitytrailer.com/tent.htm

NancysToy · Jan 25, 2011

CyncySpyder said:
Scotty (& any1 else interested), if you go to the micro-lite website, it does show the tongue weight as being 49lbs. But if you download the PDF, it shows the dry weight as 332lbs. & tongue weight as 20lbs. I didn't understand the difference, so Thursday I drove from Cincy to Indy (230 mile round trip) to visit the RV & Camper Show at the State Fairgrounds & they had one unit there, which I bought hyea: The 20lb. tongue weight is true. If you add the optional spare tire & mount it to the tongue, that's where they come up with the 49lb tongue weight. You can always mount the spare (if u get it) in another location like under the unit, therefore keeping within BRP Specs :clap:
So, to sum up, there is a choice out there in hard-sided campers that does stay within the BRP specs for towing & tongue weight, & that is the Micro-Lite Moto-Mate made in Elkhart Indiana:2thumbs:

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup: Good information to know. That makes another viable option. Enjoy!

Roadkill · Jan 25, 2011

2Gunns · Jan 25, 2011

Gordy said:
I have been thinking of building a teardrop to tow behind my spyder.It would have tobe at least 5 feet high counting ground clearance and 4 feet wide,what could be used for rear view mirrors.At this height and width no way could you see back.! did see on one forum that one biker had installed a rear view camera:dontknow:

built this little beautiy a few years back, hadn't thought about building a smaller version...but now?

CyncySpyder · Jan 25, 2011

I now have a 1 Spyder 2 Trailer Garage

Well, this weekend I took the plunge & got the 2010 Moto-Mate camper. I couldnt add pics to my earlier post

cus:Ipad) so I thought I'd share them in this post, along with a curious tidbit for y'all to maul over:dontknow: The 3rd pic shows my 1st trip to Indy & I averaged 21 MPG, on the way home, (I hit 10K Miles :yes

and averaged 25 MPG. all of this trip was just me & Teddy with no trailer. The 2nd pic shows my 2nd trip to Indy & on the way there, with just me, Teddy & the RTS, I averaged 21 MPG. On the way home, with pulling my new 330lb trailer, i also averaged 21 MPG:dontknow:

Is this all do to my average speed??? Thats the only thing I notice thats different. But wow, pulling a trailer & I get the same average gas miliage as without the trailer :hun:

NancysToy · Jan 26, 2011

Twenty-one is pretty low, even for an RT. Are you sure you don't have a bad spark plug or an AAPTS problem? Any other performance issues (missing, knocking, lack of roll-on power)? If you had your windshield all the way up, it could have made the difference.

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