jaherbst
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Also a good trailer. No ramp required. Ride on and it locks down, unlock and back off. Same as a snowmobile trailer. I had one for Snowmobiles and my Gold Wing.
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Flat Bed AluminumTrailer for Hauling a Spyder
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Also a good trailer. No ramp required. Ride on and it locks down, unlock and back off. Same as a snowmobile trailer. I had one for Snowmobiles and my Gold Wing.
Jack
Bob Denman
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:agree: A stowaway ramp never acts like a giant sail: cutting your fuel mileage by scary amounts... nojoke
Thanks for the info and the pictures. We have a trailer hitch on the back of the Spyder. Will the rear gate still close with the hitch on?
Your first attached picture looks like our Droptail trailer. BTW...we should have used it this time to Spyderfest...we rode our Spyder...wish we would have trailered it on that trip!pps:
Here's some info on the droptail trailer from a previous post.....it is a steel trailer that folds and has aluminum decking:
Previous Posting on our trailer:
Get the dimensions and literature: http://www.droptailtrailers.com/
I use it for EITHER the Spyder or the Gold Wing. I must use the center position for the Gold Wing as it will not fit on the left or right side of the trailer due to length. We trailer our 2014 RT Limited with no problem with this trailer and it "noses" up in the V part of the trailer against our 20" stone guard (which is optional). The 4 pictures added at bottom were just a couple months ago....note that I do NOT transport with the cover on it. I only cover the Spyder when leaving it out overnight! Also, all the tie down straps were removed at this time as it was parked.
We use a Droptail trailer. I really like that it folds and stores upright in the garage and NO ramps needed - built in. Works well for the Spyder with the low clearance. The back of the trailer hydraulically lowers and the built in rear gate folds down to extend the ramp portion. Easy to use. Our Spyder RT just fits and the nose of the Spyder fits in the V part of the front of the trailer. Not a lot of spare room, but works well. The Spyder fills the whole trailer even though this is a "two up" motorcycle trailer. A bonus for us is that our Gold Wing can be hauled on this trailer (with the use of the wheel chock that is included with the trailer) as well - however, only one bike at a time (unless you have two - 2 wheel motorcycles that are "short" enough). There is a standard 8 inch stone guard and an optional 20" stone guard. I did add the 20" stone guard on our trailer. Also, we purchased an optional spare tire which bolts to the bottom of the trailer. It has a steel frame with an aluminum deck with lots of tie down points!
Here's some info on the model number and a few pics: Drop - Tail "Two - Up" Cruiser / Sport Bike Trailer, model number: 03-DCT2200-02
Good luck on your choice of trailers - there are a lot of good trailers out there that work!! :thumbup:
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Jim&Teresa
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Excellent Question!
That is an excellent question. We used our trailer a few times last year with our 2014 RTL without a hitch! We now have a hitch on the bike. I have not had it on the droptail with the hitch on the Spyder yet. I will have to check this out!
Worst case is, remove the hitch which is not too hard to do.
When do you need to know this as we can get our trailer out next week and check it for you if that would help....it will take a little bit to do, but am willing to check for you and would like to know myself what options I have. I'm thinking if I put on my Spyder RTL on the droptail trailer, then I don't need my hitch on as will not be pulling my trailer with the bike! You'll need a much bigger hauling trailer if you want to haul both the bike and its trailer.
That is an excellent question. We used our trailer a few times last year with our 2014 RTL without a hitch! We now have a hitch on the bike. I have not had it on the droptail with the hitch on the Spyder yet. I will have to check this out!
Worst case is, remove the hitch which is not too hard to do.
When do you need to know this as we can get our trailer out next week and check it for you if that would help....it will take a little bit to do, but am willing to check for you and would like to know myself what options I have. I'm thinking if I put on my Spyder RTL on the droptail trailer, then I don't need my hitch on as will not be pulling my trailer with the bike! You'll need a much bigger hauling trailer if you want to haul both the bike and its trailer.
I am starting to look for a trailer in the next month, so whenever you can give it a whirl, it would be appreciated.
Jim&Teresa
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I'll provide you an update this week with photos showing the Spyder RTL on the trailer with hitch on...we'll see what happens!
dchandler001
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Jim&Teresa
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Pictures for you - loaded the RT today on the Droptail Trailer
Yes, it will fit with the hitch on. However, the end gate does not remain vertical as it has several positions in can be locked in. It's at a slight angle backwards in the first hole from vertical. I just installed the hitch on my Spyder RTL and wanted to know this as well - I hope this helps you! :thumbup:
Some pictures from today for you:
Pic 1: Loading RT on Droptail Trailer with rear part of trailer hydraulically lowered
Pic 2: RT on trailer, still rear part of trailer lowered
Pic 3: RT on trailer, rear part hydraulically raised and locked
Pic 4: Rear end gate raised and one hole from vertical position (normally vertical without hitch bike), shows clearance to hitch's mud flap
Pic 5: Another clearance shot showing where the rear end gate is in relation to the hitch's mud flap
Yes, it will fit with the hitch on. However, the end gate does not remain vertical as it has several positions in can be locked in. It's at a slight angle backwards in the first hole from vertical. I just installed the hitch on my Spyder RTL and wanted to know this as well - I hope this helps you! :thumbup:
Some pictures from today for you:
Pic 1: Loading RT on Droptail Trailer with rear part of trailer hydraulically lowered
Pic 2: RT on trailer, still rear part of trailer lowered
Pic 3: RT on trailer, rear part hydraulically raised and locked
Pic 4: Rear end gate raised and one hole from vertical position (normally vertical without hitch bike), shows clearance to hitch's mud flap
Pic 5: Another clearance shot showing where the rear end gate is in relation to the hitch's mud flap
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Jim&Teresa
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A precaution so I don't catch my bumpskid on the rear gate ramp since my driveway is uneven. It pays to be careful when loading. .....good luck with your trailer purchase - there are a lot of good trailers out there.
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Been following this thread and am confused on how people tie the bike down on the trailer! I have a flat bed aluminum trailer with single ramp and I have a F3T. I usually go up to the local school and drop the ramp down on the curb and the bike loads and unloads real easy but not sure how I should tie it down!
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I have an 6x10 Aluma enclosed trailer and I use a ratchet strap through the rear tire and another ratchet strap up front a-arm to pull it tight. Have been thinking about getting some E-Track and run a strap around the front tires.
Erickson Mfg has a wheel chock and tie-down strap kit. You can also by 4 pre-cut 2 slot E-track pieces and then just by the over-the-tire strap.
cyclekid58
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Jim&Teresa
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Always strap it down
I always ratchet strap down the Spyder on the trailer when travelling - two straps with protectors through the front wheels to frame of trailer. One strap on back tire with protector sleeve. I purchased the Droptail ratchet straps when I bought the trailer and they are very good! The only time it sits on the trailer without it being strapped down is when it's parked and just sitting still on the trailer.
I always ratchet strap down the Spyder on the trailer when travelling - two straps with protectors through the front wheels to frame of trailer. One strap on back tire with protector sleeve. I purchased the Droptail ratchet straps when I bought the trailer and they are very good! The only time it sits on the trailer without it being strapped down is when it's parked and just sitting still on the trailer.
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retread
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Had a similar problem with bumpskid and found if I lower the rear shock air pressure and sit on the passenger seat when loading it went on fine.
johnnyg
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We bought the 18' from Shadow trailers in Ocala Fl. We have pulled it with our Dodge Journey with the RS and St on it, without any problems. Now we have 2 F3L and we are now pulling it with our Dodge 1500. We had it up in the Mountains without any problems.
We were trailing in WV and Eastern KY. It came with 3 ramps, two of them are under the trailer in front of the front axles, the 3rd is like the bulk head of the trailer (front). It only takes about 20 min. to load or unload. We will have it in Quebec if you want to see it, we will be staying at the Best Western at Drummondville. John and Carol
We were trailing in WV and Eastern KY. It came with 3 ramps, two of them are under the trailer in front of the front axles, the 3rd is like the bulk head of the trailer (front). It only takes about 20 min. to load or unload. We will have it in Quebec if you want to see it, we will be staying at the Best Western at Drummondville. John and Carol
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,oops I see you were able to fit it on from a later post.
pps::thumbup:Or maybe just measure to see. :thumbup: I see you got this version Drop - Tail "Two - Up" Cruiser / Sport Bike Trailer, model number: 03-DCT2200-02instead of Street Pro 2200 PowerSport Utility Trailer which shows an RS on the trailer. Why? Does look like yours has more features though.
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