My New Spyder Trunk

[rsnider1961]

Just finished my Spyder Trunk on my S2S. My wife and I like to take long multi-day trips and at times find ourselves out of room with all of our carry alongs and purchases. Just added the trunk to the back of my Show Chrome trailer hitch that I purchased from Lamonster, added a Plano 1615 box with weathersealing and now I am in business. Didn’t want to pull a trailer or have the expense of a trailer, so this should carry all that we will need for a 10 day trip.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Just finished my Spyder Trunk on my S2S. My wife and I like to take long multi-day trips and at times find ourselves out of room with all of our carry alongs and purchases. Just added the trunk to the back of my Show Chrome trailer hitch that I purchased from Lamonster, added a Plano 1615 box with weathersealing and now I am in business. Didn’t want to pull a trailer or have the expense of a trailer, so this should carry all that we will need for a 10 day trip.

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According to BRP , the hitch weight limit is 40 lbs. ..... good luck .... Mike :thumbup:

 

[rsnider1961]

Yes, I am well, and will continue to be, under that limit. With the frunk, sidebars and “upper” trunk, this will have approx 30lbs at max loaded. Thanks for the reminder Mike.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Don't carry anything fragile in it. Because it's mounted on the swing arm the box will take a helluva beating. Soft, light stuff is the best to carry in it.

 

[cptjam]

Nice. Perfect for clothes, rain gear, gloves.
Lost a perfectly good bottle of rum in one of those, and the mess was epic!

 

[Peter Aawen]

Nice. Perfect for clothes, rain gear, gloves.
Lost a perfectly good bottle of rum in one of those, and the mess was epic!

Maybe, but I bet your clothes smelt really good for at least a little while afterwards! . Probably would've taken a bit of explaining if you got pulled over for anything by a Cop tho.... pps:

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Lost a perfectly good bottle of rum in one of those, and the mess was epic!

Maybe the Lord was telling you it was time to stop drinking???????????????????????????????????????? :dontknow: :roflblack:

 

[bigbadbrucie]

Maybe the Lord was telling you it was time to stop drinking???????????????????????????????????????? :dontknow: :roflblack:

or was telling you to STOP riding for the night, and get rid of that bottle (by drinking it of course).

 

[Bfromla]

:thumbup::congrats: glad didn’t have to relocate licenses plate :clap:

 

[rsnider1961]

The license plate was a concern and helped make the decision on the size of storage box.

 

[Scotts8826]

Looks good! I have a RT622 trailer but I may consider adding something like this when I have a "tweener" trip. Too much stuff for my current storage but not enough for my trailer.

 

[Wmoater]

Looks good! Can I make one small suggestion though (off topic)……..if the picture with you sitting on the bike is not staged, can you please wear shoes instead of glides. The picture could be staged and you just installed to show us and that’s fine pulling it into garage or driveway after. Please don’t take that the wrong way, it’s just a suggestion if you are going to ride on the road. You make your own decisions. The extra storage does look good. I have considered it myself.

 

[rsnider1961]

That is my wife sitting on the S2S for pictures. Thanks for the heads up though.

 

[ollicat]

Just finished my Spyder Trunk on my S2S. My wife and I like to take long multi-day trips and at times find ourselves out of room with all of our carry alongs and purchases. Just added the trunk to the back of my Show Chrome trailer hitch that I purchased from Lamonster, added a Plano 1615 box with weathersealing and now I am in business. Didn’t want to pull a trailer or have the expense of a trailer, so this should carry all that we will need for a 10 day trip.

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I like it a lot. How does it work with the exhaust blowing right at it. Does it get too hot or dirty?

 

[Bfromla]

Looks good! I have a RT622 trailer but I may consider adding something like this when I have a "tweener" trip. Too much stuff for my current storage but not enough for my trailer.

Few options for that similar to this :thumbup:
https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?96601-PAKIT-RAK&highlight=NHR

 

[rsnider1961]

I checked the box after an hour drive and it was warm to the touch, however not too hot. I will be applying a silicone heat shield on it tomorrow and then all should be good. As far as dirt, I am not sure as of yet, however, I do expect it will catch a lot of debris.