A Math challenge

[Pennyrick]

I've been trying to figure out how I can get two Spyder limited RT's on an Aluma open trailer. Aluma makes a tandem model 8118 that has a bed measuring 218" x 81". It has both side and rear ramps. The side ramp is up close to the front and measures 67-1/4" wide while the rear measures 75-3/4"'.

Since the RT is 66" wide at the front it would be a tight squeeze but one Spyder could go up the side mount and be angled toward the rear, while the other could be backed up the rear ramp and angled in somehow. From nose to trailer hitch I figure the RT's are 120" long so some angling would have to be done. The Spyders are only 43" wide at the rear.

I think that someone who is good at geometry may be able to figure out if this could work. All it is doing is giving me a headache.

The trailer weighs in at 1,360 lbs. so with 1,800 lbs. of Spyders that works out to 3,160 and that is well within the towing limits of either of our vehicles.

Anyone who is good at math want to give me an opinion?

 

[rcturner]

The best way I know to do this is with paper dolls (trailer and Spyders) Lay them out by hand and see if it can be done.

 

[Bob Denman]

That's like... 18 feet long?!? :shocked:
Dude; no problem! :thumbup:

 

[NancysToy]

Tape the dimensions out on the garage floor, or scratch them out in your dirt driveway. Then try it with your Spyders. If you are careful, you should get a pretty good idea of how they would fit. Remember to avoid passing over areas that would have fenders and such sticking up, and remember that teh wheels can't cross the lines (Nothing can cross the liunes for an enclosed trailer).

 

[bobbobtar]

These are the dimensions of an RT according to BRP. L x W x H 105 x 61.9 x 59.4 in

 

[Chupaca]

Have to agree..!!

That's like... 18 feet long?!? :shocked:
Dude; no problem! :thumbup:

:agree: if the trailer bed is 18' X 6.7' there is no problem..!! Maybe that explains the model # 8118...

 

[Rayelljay]

This might work...

 

[Grandpa Spyder]

You may need to put them on and use a small wheeled floor Jack to lift the rear and roll it into position needed. I have done this when working with mine on the trailer.

 

[Bob Denman]

 

[MMcc]

two up RT's

I have a 16 foot trailer that is 72" wide. We tried to fit 2 RT's on it by loading one forward then using a jack move the rear sideways as much as possible. Then backed the other one on. 16 feet was not enough for that as we could not get enough bypass for the rear ends. Since yours is 18 should not be a problem. Good luck.

 

[Pennyrick]

I'm not sure where the discrepancy is, but here are the dimensions from the manual

Thanks Roger. I was allowing room for maneuvering around but I probably allowed too much.

 

[bruiser]

I wouldn't load the Spyder backward on a trailer. Might damage the windshield in transit.

 

[Pennyrick]

:agree: if the trailer bed is 18' X 6.7' there is no problem..!! Maybe that explains the model # 8118...

You are right. The Spyders measure 210 inches back to back but the trailer hitches add just enough that the rear ramp can't be closed. I think they can be moved around enough to make them fit however. I'm going to put some tape down on the garage floor and try what Scotty suggested.

Thanks for all the input.

 

[sdericks]

Bruiser has a point. When we trailered ours down here to Kentucky we took the windshields off for safety measures. But we did end up damaging mine because they sit so low and we snagged something loading it onto the trailer. So be careful of your clearance on the ramp also.

 

[gwilburn]

You really cannot do this "on paper"... you literally have to do it. We squeezed 5 snowmobiles onto a 4-place (enclosed) trailer.

Given your dimensions, you should be able to pull on one, move the rear over to one side and then back the other on (moving the rear over to the other side). You can buy wheel dollys for ATV wheels to aid in moving the machines around. But definitely DO NOT trailer anything backwards on an open trailer w/out modifying... I've seen sleds with the entire hoods torn off by the wind. The Mfg designs the bodywork to attach based on aerodynamics of the machine moving forward. I would think you need to worry about the windshield, deflectors, side panels, hood, etc.

Good luck.