6x10 trailer question

[gnkc]

Found a 6x10 utility trailer with a 48" ramp at Tractor Supply. It's the usual 2x6 plank floor design that you see everywhere. The ramp is a full 6 feet wide so I know my Spyder will clear it width-wise with no problem.
The trailer has 15" tires. The question is: will the Spyder bottom out when going up the ramp? There's probably a mathematical answer to this that I'm just not smart enough to figure out.
Anybody else have this type of trailer or did you figure out it wouldn't work before you bought it?? Thanks.

 

[dave01]

Add 2 planks to the bottom of the trailer deck for the front wheels to ride up on when loading your Spyder and it will give you more clearance for the bottom of the Spyder.

 

[freebob]

OR use one of these...Hyd.DropTail Trailer...I like mine and Spyder loves it...:2thumbs:..


Freebob...:doorag:

 

[woodchuck]

6X10 trailer

Found a 6x10 utility trailer with a 48" ramp at Tractor Supply. It's the usual 2x6 plank floor design that you see everywhere. The ramp is a full 6 feet wide so I know my Spyder will clear it width-wise with no problem.
The trailer has 15" tires. The question is: will the Spyder bottom out when going up the ramp? There's probably a mathematical answer to this that I'm just not smart enough to figure out.
Anybody else have this type of trailer or did you figure out it wouldn't work before you bought it?? Thanks.

Are you sure it is a 6X10. I have been over to the local tractor supply and they told me that they do not make a 6X10 trailer. :spyder:Better measure it to be sure.:dontknow:

 

[bruiser]

OR use one of these...Hyd.DropTail Trailer...I like mine and Spyder loves it...:2thumbs:..


Freebob...:doorag:

Where might they be available???????opcorn:

 

[bruiser]

Are you sure it is a 6X10. I have been over to the local tractor supply and they told me that they do not make a 6X10 trailer. :spyder:Better measure it to be sure.:dontknow:

The one I looked at the other day was a 5x10. The next size up is a 7x12.

 

[freebob]

Where might they be available???????opcorn:

I purchased mine from a DropTail dealer in Atlanta And opt not for fwd storage box Because of Spyder nose. Just Google DropTail Trailers
they have a complete list of dealers Nationwide...
Model I have is DT-DCT2200...


Freebob...:doorag:

 

[dryheat]

Found a 6x10 utility trailer with a 48" ramp at Tractor Supply. It's the usual 2x6 plank floor design that you see everywhere. The ramp is a full 6 feet wide so I know my Spyder will clear it width-wise with no problem.
The trailer has 15" tires. The question is: will the Spyder bottom out when going up the ramp? There's probably a mathematical answer to this that I'm just not smart enough to figure out.
Anybody else have this type of trailer or did you figure out it wouldn't work before you bought it?? Thanks.

6x10 works fine. Actually, mine is 76x120 with a 4" drop axle, so I don't have an issues loading. Without the drop, you can extend the ramp with 2x6's, or just raise the front end of the trailer thereby lowering the rear.

 

[retread]

If the top of the bed is 10 inches off the ground, a 48 inch ramp should be pretty close, you might need a plywood apron.

john

 

[ArmyJoe]

I use a 5x8 utility trailer:

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19717

 

[gnkc]

The one I looked at the other day was a 5x10. The next size up is a 7x12.

Here is the one I am looking at. The one at the store has minor shipping damage (looks like something scraped the side rail on one side) so they are willing to deal.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/traile...esh-trailer-2-000-lb-payload-capacity-1010448

 

[medic 1]

Back the trailer up to small incline so its a straighter drive and no incline on the ramp to mess anything up. That what I have done in the past and it worked just fine.

 

[Brunswick]

I use a 5x8 utility trailer:

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19717

Wow - I really like your set-up. I've been trying to find a used 6x10 trailer, but they're hard to come by. 5x8s are easy to find, though. Can you post pics of how you do the tie-downs? Thanks!

 

[BMW]

I have basicilly the same trailer and have no problem loading spyder on it. :thumbup:

 

[spyryder]

I built this 6 x 10 tilt for my Spyder. It has 12" tires and 2000# axle:

 

[ArmyJoe]

Wow - I really like your set-up. I've been trying to find a used 6x10 trailer, but they're hard to come by. 5x8s are easy to find, though. Can you post pics of how you do the tie-downs? Thanks!

The tie-downs are standard ratchet straps through the rims, per the manual. Nothing fancy.

 

[SpyderDen]

I purchased mine from a DropTail dealer in Atlanta And opt not for fwd storage box Because of Spyder nose. Just Google DropTail Trailers
they have a complete list of dealers Nationwide...
Model I have is DT-DCT2200...


Freebob...:doorag:

I have a slightly used DropTail that I will be selling since purchasing my toy hauler. PM me if interested.