Spyder Campers

[CyncySpyder]

Hmmmmm...... & huh?

Twenty-one is pretty low, even for an RT. Are you sure you don't have a bad spark plug or an AAPTS problem? Any other performance issues (missing, knocking, lack of roll-on power)? If you had your windshield all the way up, it could have made the difference.

I have no problems that I can tell, at the present time. I have always avg'd between 21-26 mpg. since the day I brought her home. She's not missing, & I have no clue what the :cus: AAPTS is to know if I have a problem with it or not :roflblack: so forgive my ignorance, but if you could elaborate on that I'd appreciate it :thumbup: As for roll on power, sure, I'd like more, but again, seems the same since day 1. As for the shield, I usually ryde with it at midlevel at all tymes. That way, it blocks most turbulence but doesn't create an "eddy" effect on the back of my helmet

Thanks for advice and input as Im a bit stumped to why this is:dontknow:

 

[Schultzi]

Trailer looking great :2thumbs:
How does the trailer tow behind the spyder, any issues?
Thinking about getting one from Littleguy

 

[napper39]

if your using ethanol gas it cuts milage big time,i lost 5mph per gallen when i tried it .i alwas use hi test gas in motorcycles,and the gas i lost the 5 was only 10% ethanol.

 

[NancysToy]

I have no problems that I can tell, at the present time. I have always avg'd between 21-26 mpg. since the day I brought her home. She's not missing, & I have no clue what the :cus: AAPTS is to know if I have a problem with it or not :roflblack: so forgive my ignorance, but if you could elaborate on that I'd appreciate it :thumbup: As for roll on power, sure, I'd like more, but again, seems the same since day 1. As for the shield, I usually ryde with it at midlevel at all tymes. That way, it blocks most turbulence but doesn't create an "eddy" effect on the back of my helmet

Thanks for advice and input as Im a bit stumped to why this is:dontknow:

if your using ethanol gas it cuts milage big time,i lost 5mph per gallen when i tried it .i alwas use hi test gas in motorcycles,and the gas i lost the 5 was only 10% ethanol.

The AAPTS is the Ambient Air Pressure and Temperature Sensor. If it is not showing obvious problems, like reading 10 or more degrees high on your dash display...and changing extremely slowly, it is probably OK...especially in the absence of any knocking or backfiring. High ethanol fuels will definitely cut into your mileage. Can't get anything without ethanol here in Michigan...and it doesn't even need to be labelled.

Your best bet may be to ride a dealer demo to compare to the performance of your RT. If it seems the same, you are probably the victim of the local roads, your riding style, the windshield position, speed, and the local gasoline. If the demo RT obviously has more power, something is probably amiss with your machine. Still surprised your towing mileage was the same, however.

 

[CyncySpyder]

Trailer looking great :2thumbs:
How does the trailer tow behind the spyder, any issues?
Thinking about getting one from Littleguy

Well, I've only had it out once & that was the 120 mile ryde home with it from the Indy camper show on Sunday. The Moto-Mate has NO suspension whatsoever :gaah: On the company website, it lists "torsion suspension" but when I look at it, it looks like 2 wheels bolted to the frame:lecturef_smilie: guess that's considered "torsion suspension":dontknow: let's just say you will know it's back there & will have go adjust your ryde'n style accordingly. There's no comparing the RT-622 trailer & a Moto-Mate, as the 622 has it's own suspension not to mention it was designed for the RT. On my 2400 mile trip to FL in July, do'n 80 in a thunderstorm thru GA, I honestly couldn't tell it was back there:thumbup: I luv the Moto-Mate but will be
Look'n for advice (ANYONE:helpsmilie as to how to better the suspension. I'd like to get another set of the Smoked RTS 6 spoke wheels for it so that it better matches the byke, but am clueless as to what to do to better the actual suspension itself. Don't get me wrong, it handles ok & is totally usable in stock form, but after experiencing the delight of the 622, I guess I'm a bit spoiled
And would like to better my experience with the Moto-Mate if at all possible.

The AAPTS is the Ambient Air Pressure and
Temperature Sensor. If it is not showing obvious problems, like reading 10 or
more degrees high on your dash display...and changing extremely
slowly, it is probably OK...especially in the absence of any knocking or
backfiring. High ethanol fuels will definitely cut into your mileage. Can't get
anything without ethanol here in Michigan...and it doesn't even need to be
labelled.

Your best bet may be to ride a dealer demo to compare to the performance of
your RT. If it seems the same, you are probably the victim of the local roads,
your riding style, the windshield position, speed, and the local gasoline. If the
demo RT obviously has more power, something is probably amiss with your
machine. Still surprised your towing mileage was the same,
however.

Ahh yes, the dealer demo:agree: Tried that a while back & I liked the performance of my RTS much better :clap: as mined just seemed a bit more peppy & tighter than there demo, loose & used :roflblack:

Ive been filling up at my local station close to home (in KY) & I know during the summer, we have the higher ethanol crap, but that's suppose to be only during summer months. But I'll start filling up after work (in OH) as I know they don't change blends at all, just to see if I notice any difference.

As for the temp sensor, it consistently reads about 6 degrees warmer than actual temp, tho it does seem to be consistent & as stated, I don't have any issues with missing or backfiring :dontknow:

 

[Dragonrider]

How do you guys fit in these things??? I couldn't curl up in most of those trailers!

 

[NancysToy]

A torsion suspension arrangement often looks like no suspension at all, at first glance. If the axle stubs are on the ends of short arms that have the other ends bolted to the chassis, that is a torsion suspension. The short arm rotates on a rubber or spring at the mounted end, to provide allow the wheel to move up and down, independently of the chassis. Pushing down hard over a wheel should confirm it, or jack the trailer up and see if the wheel drops slightly. There is little travel for small trailer torsion axles. There are no shock absorbers for most small trailer suspensions. The weight rating of the axle, combined with the weight of the trailer, will determine the harshness of the ride. A fully loaded trailer always rides softer than an empty one.

 

[CyncySpyder]

How do you guys fit in these things??? I couldn't curl up in most of those trailers!

Well, I'm just a lil guypps: at only 5'9 & about a buck seventy & its just me & Teddy & he's only about 9.5lbs. & maybe 2ft if he's lucky, so we fit just fine :2thumbs:

My neighbor Frank came out to look at the camper & he's at least 6'4 & there's no way in :cus: he could fit even by himself :roflblack: so yeah, for the larger peeps out there, or more than 1+ 1/2 you'd prolly have to go with a tent style camper. I think I measured it like 3' wide by 8' long for my Moto-Mate. I can't speak for any of the other brands like the lilguy, but can't imagine them being much wider nor longer for the models than could be towed by the Spyder:dontknow:

 

[Padre Spyder]

How do you guys fit in these things??? I couldn't curl up in most of those trailers!

My wife and I both sleep comfortably in our "Little Guy" but we are not large people. Im 5'10", 160lb, and Winnie is 5", 100lbs.
The Rascal is 44" wide and about 84" Long inside, plenty for us.:clap::clap::clap:

 

[CyncySpyder]

I've had a few requests for info on campers, thought I'd revive this Thread

WoW, talk'n about bringing back memories, I remember our 230 mile trip to Indy like it was yesterday to get our Moto-Mate Camper. At SpyderFest 2011 was our first experience using the Moto-Mate & we stayed at the LadyBug Campground & I had a disconcerting learning curve on our first night. I didn't realize with Teddy & I inside & having the unit totally closed up, there was no air flow, so when we awoke the first morning, all the aluminum interior braces were covered in condensation & I was at a loss, thinking the unit must be leaking somewhere :shocked: ahhhh yes, ignorance pps: Padre Spyder, the original poster of this thread, was actually our neighbor right next to us at LadyBug, Great ppl, him, his wife & their Jack Russell, Jenny I believe. He gave me a word of advice to keep the vent cracked so there is air-flow & guess what, no condensation :thumbup: I never got to thank you :bowdown:, as this was the trip that Teddy injured his leg & we had to leave early for emergency surgery for the lil guy. Even with Teddys injury, this was our First Spyder event, and we met so many wonderful fellow Spyder Owners, even from 1/2 way across the world (dol, from Belgium) and had the Time of our Lives thanks to ALL OF YOU! Ive never been part of such a Wonderful Group of People, Spyder Owners are a unique breed in deed. Our second trip was to SITA, where we shared a campsite with (Arntufun & Holly) & I wasn't sure what to expect as we didn't know them at the time & now, well, thats history full of Great Memories. Didn't have any issues with the Moto-Mate just good times with Great Friends. Ive added a rectangular camper umbrella that I added rope-lights to that fits perfectly over top the Camper, to provide added rain protection, shade on sunny days & light at night & it works pretty dang well. And in hommage to Randy (Arntufun) Teddy had me get a rotating disco-ball to add to the outside of the camper, just like he had. I remember when we got to the campground really late & the entire campground was pitch black & I called Randy for help in locating their site & he told me, "Oh, no problem, just look for the blue rope lights & the rotating Disco-Ball:shocked: & I was think, OMG, what have I getten us into!" :yikes: But you know what, he was right, like a lighthouse in the middle of the black sea :bowdown: GOOD TIMES WITH GREAT FRIENDS :yes:

 

[JCSMOKE]

Is this my future?

I cant wait! I pick up the camper on April 14 and I will be camping for the first time with it at Ladybug for spyderfest. This wil be fun:yes:

 

[CyncySpyder]

Congrats, which Brand/Model did you choose?

I cant wait! I pick up the camper on April 14 and I will be camping for the first time with it at Ladybug for spyderfest. This wil be fun:yes:

:yes: Hopefully, if all goes well with my recovery from back surgery, Teddy & I will get to be neighbors with you at LadyBug, we had a Great time last year :yes:

 

[JCSMOKE]

I will be picking up an Aspen Classic www.trailmasterinc.com I went ahead and splurged on aluminum wheels too! Can't wait to see you at ladybug Teddy and bring your human too

 

[NancysToy]

I will be picking up an Aspen Classic www.trailmasterinc.com I went ahead and splurged on aluminum wheels too! Can't wait to see you at ladybug Teddy and bring your human too

The Classic is pretty heavy. Be careful how you pack. You don't have much cargo capacity left. With a cooler, you will have none at all, you will already be over 400 pounds.

 

[JCSMOKE]

The Classic is pretty heavy. Be careful how you pack. You don't have much cargo capacity left. With a cooler, you will have none at all, you will already be over 400 pounds.

Yeah been thinking about that, trying to tell myself to think light while towing it. Not too late for me to downsize the order. What do you think?

 

[CyncySpyder]

WOOOOOO HOOOOOO!!!! SO LOOK'N FORWARD TO IT

I will be picking up an Aspen Classic www.trailmasterinc.com I went ahead and splurged on aluminum wheels too! Can't wait to see you at ladybug Teddy and bring your human too

:yes: Is It Time To Leave Yet? :yes:

 

[SeaBreeze]

Got my camper last year and love it. Look on the Internet for leisure-lite. Made in cannada and wt. 255 lbs. like the 622 trailer you don't even feel it behind you. Watch the demo setup.

 

[NancysToy]

Yeah been thinking about that, trying to tell myself to think light while towing it. Not too late for me to downsize the order. What do you think?

We have the Aspen Sentry. It is lighter, about 40-50 pounds heavier than the RT-622, and gives a reasonable cargo capacity. A spare tire and cooler taxes it, but does leave a few pounds for bedding, and a few other things. The new one has a basement, like the Classic, too. The price you pay is moving down to a queen bed (which is what we have at home), and you have a slightly smaller dressing room. We are plenty happy with it...roomy enough for us. We also have the screened porch and awning, but seldom use them.