Looking for Trailer to haul my ST Limited

[Bobleach45]

Will not work

I'm guessing for a couple hundred bucks a year you could rent one each way, versus a couple thousand to purchase. Just a thought? If you rented the first time or two it would also give you a better feel for things you would want if you do purchase your own. I know I use mine a lot for other stuff and wouldn't be without one.

The opening on the back end of the trailers at Uhaul are not wide enough to get a Spyder through. I looked into those last year. A friend has an Aluma Trailer that works great and I we take him and his wife out for dinner when we use it.

Take a look at a new post today about an Aluma trailer in Northeast Alabama that just went on for sale in this forum.

 

[Jim&Teresa]

We use a Droptail for our 2014 RT

I don't have an ST Limited, however, we use this to haul our 2014 RT Limited...fyi:

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 as well - however, only one bike at a time (unless you have two - 2 wheel motorcycles). 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.

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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[garyleblanc1]

Just came back from Daytona I bought a aluma tk1 . a little pricey. But it pulls great 525 lb .

hhmmm...the ramp was not an issue? I just looked at a tk1 today and didn't think the nose would clear. Any thoughts or fixes?
Thanks

 

[Hisst]

Tk1

hhmmm...the ramp was not an issue? I just looked at a tk1 today and didn't think the nose would clear. Any thoughts or fixes?
Thanks

I have a tk1 and the nose of my 16 limited clears. Great trailer. Hisst

 

[Kredab]

trailer choices

Jim,

How does this pull ? Do you think a Honda odessey would have an issue ? Without trying to get to personal , I priced this one out, looks like under $4000 ? I like this one and there is another company that has one for a Spyder and says it is so light you can use a small car to pull it, but it was about $5000 with shipping, very cool fiberglass parts on it........Thanks for the post

 

[MurrayBrown]

Spyder Trailer

I have a 2013 ST Limited that I want to tow from FL to WV. I'm looking for a trailer, not too costly but one that I know my Spyder will travel safely on through the mountains of NC, Va and WV. I know nothing about hauling my Spyder so your help and advise is greatly appreciated. I have a Jeep Cherokee that will be pulling the trailer. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Stinger ... https://ca.stingertrailer.com/product/stinger-can-am-spyder-trailer/

$2499 CAD ... that means only $1845 USD

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

this trailer

Stinger ... https://ca.stingertrailer.com/product/stinger-can-am-spyder-trailer/

$2499 CAD ... that means only $1845 USD

This trailer doesn't appear to have ANY suspension ...... I don't think I'd want my Spyder to take that kind of ride .... jmho .... Mike :thumbup:

 

[classicvw]

Agree about the suspension. Also in general looks kinda flimsy to me for the money. (Price now shows as $2499 USD)

If I were to look for a trailer, it'd be a Kendon. I have had one for a while and it's fantastic. Mine's a 'regular' single bike model, not big enough for a Spyder.

 

[Jimmcdeb]

How much room between the wheel wells. I am looking a 2018 RT and it looks close

 

[Nobodyjj]

I use one for my sport bike and sometime a maxi scooter. You use bikes suspension, no harm to bike if you do not crank it down hard. Has a great chock for bikes.
Well made units from Canada.

 

[Revalden]

My windshield sticks up pretty high. Wouldn't it have a tendency to blow off towing it backwards? Mine is a RT vs. your RS. Is your RS windshield lower?

 

[Bfromla]

The opening on the back end of the trailers at Uhaul are not wide enough to get a Spyder through. I looked into those last year. A friend has an Aluma Trailer that works great and I we take him and his wife out for dinner when we use it.

Take a look at a new post today about an Aluma trailer in Northeast Alabama that just went on for sale in this forum.

Not all U hauls have the right trailer 6X8:lecturef_smilie:
FYI not my:spyder2: in pic. But there was at least 1 trailer floating around U haul somewhere. If you have nowhere to store said trailer when not in use U Haul is handy, condition of the trailer may/may not be, it is a rental. If you have space & budget go ahead & spring for an enclosed trailer say 7X12 they well suited for many things.

 

[Yeochips]

How do you get it in and out?

 

[angtlalaska]

New to Spyders just purchased a 2014 ST Limited and new to the Forum. I have two tow vehicles. A Tacoma that will pull up to 6,000 lbs and a Passat TDI that will pull up to 2,000. So i chose to go to an all aluminum keeping the trailer weight around 500 lbs. Aluma makes dedicated motorcycle trailers MC-1, MC-210 and the TK-1. The 210 and TK=1 will carry a Spyder. But these trailers are for the most part a single purpose trailer. Aluma makes several utility trailers that will fit the Spyder width and length. Unless you are also hauling a motorcycle trailer the 6310 with a 65" x 120" bed will work and the nose does not need to extend over the front allowing you to use the front solid 24" faring to protect the front of the mc. I also purchased the 24" side picket fences and opted for the bi=fold rear tail gate. Its slightly longer than the single ramp but has less wind resistance in the folded position. I have the option of taking off the side (and front) fences when I am carrying the Spyder. I really like the MC ramp that slides in below the deck but for hauling "stuff" you sometimes need a rear gate.
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I ended up buying the 6310 HBT w 24"st with a spare wheel and 4 flush D-Ring tie downs for slightly less than the TK-1 and much less than MC210. I opted for the "H" which means it has a 3500lb axel and 14" tires. I can haul up to 3,000 lb of dirt, mulch, rocks etc. but then I have to use the Taco. For hauling sand or mulch I place a big tarp in the bed, fill the bed and wrap the load like a big burrito. So now my motorcycle tailer is a dual purpose trailer. BTW way I use to have Kendon dual MC trailers. Two issues. I hauled one of my BMW's up to Alaska. By the time I got to Anchorage there wasn't any paint (power coating) on the leading edge of any of the steel. Second by the time I turned 70 I found it impossible to lift up the trailer to store vertical by myself.
I find I use the utility trailer often around the house and maybe only once a year to transport a motorcycle. I now live near the coast in North Caroline so the aluminum trailer seems to hold up to the weather much better than my Kendon ever did in Alaska.

 

[donhy]

Depending what you are pulling it with suggestion of renting a uhaul trailer may not work, the only uhaul trailer in my area that could fit my spyder was 6 x 12 and they were damn heavy even without the spyder on it. And found out not all utility trailers can be rented one way.