Spyder on a Pickup Truck??

[arntufun]

Of course you can. Let me show you boys how it's done. :thumbup:

 

[Mike H]

Here in Australia, most of our pick-ups or utes as we call them, are smaller makes than most in the US. If we do need to transport the Spyder, we mostly trailer it. Below is a custom built trailer I had made to tow behind the 4x4 JEEP. I run a small Spyder Forum here in Oz, well small compared to SpyderLovers, we intend to use the trailer for events when I have to transport a lot of gear, plus the bike.

Cheers

Mike

 

[Chief-J]

Spyder Trailer

Try one of these to haul your Spyder.

The Ultimate Trailers
http://www.the-ultimate-trailers.com/products/spyder-hauling-trailers.html

Good Luck

 

[Jeriatric]

Very nice Mike :thumbup:

Here in Australia, most of our pick-ups or utes as we call them, are smaller makes than most in the US. If we do need to transport the Spyder, we mostly trailer it. Below is a custom built trailer I had made to tow behind the 4x4 JEEP.

Cheers

Mike

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: :clap:
What kind of ramps do you use for loading?

 

[SPYD3R]

Here in Australia, most of our pick-ups or utes as we call them, are smaller makes than most in the US. If we do need to transport the Spyder, we mostly trailer it. Below is a custom built trailer I had made to tow behind the 4x4 JEEP.

Cheers

Mike

AWESOME TRAILER..... :thumbup: :thumbup:
i'll bet this trailer is well over $3000 USD....
btw: are Austrailian Spyders RIGHT HAND DRIVE...? :roflblack:

 

[Tango]

My dealer sells a line of galvanized aluminum trailers. Landscape type. A 6.5'X10' with pressure treated wood floor is $1750. I am leaning on this way to pull the Spyder. It has a 5' ramp instead of the usual 4' ramp. The ramp also lays flat, inside the bed when empty. I really want an Aluma, butt, they are $1300 more. :thumbup: Tom :trike:

 

[Bob Denman]

Hi Tom,
Do you have a website link to the trailer that you're interested in? :shocked:

 

[arntufun]

I thought this thread was about loading it in the back a pickup truck.

 

[Bob Denman]

It was...
And it still is not the best idea...
If you just throw it in the bed; you got to tow it backwards... Windshield issues can pop up!
If you use those mechanized loaders; you end up with a very heavy load, VERY high in the air...
Neither option, is one that I'd want to consider; but that's just me!

And I DO realize that your tiny windshield is the perfect solution for one of the issues...

 

[Omcge]

What about using a full cover that would protect the windshield?

 

[Bob Denman]

Good question... :dontknow:
I'd be cautious; if the cover acted like a sail, it could put even MORE pressure on the wrong side of the windshield...
But I just don't know if it would, or not...

 

[arntufun]

It was...
And it still is not the best idea...
If you just throw it in the bed; you got to tow it backwards... Windshield issues can pop up!
If you use those mechanized loaders; you end up with a very heavy load, VERY high in the air...
Neither option, is one that I'd want to consider; but that's just me!

And I DO realize that your tiny windshield is the perfect solution for one of the issues...

I'm not seeing the big deal with removing the windshield, 4 T-30 screws will only take 30 seconds to remove on a RS. I'm not sure about the RT, but it cant be all that hard. FYI.....I'm not sure I could get a RT on my truck though, mine was tight enough regarding width ....

Truck loading is a valuable option and should not be dismissed so quickly as a terrible idea. :thumbup:

What about using a full cover that would protect the windshield?

NEVER transport your Spyder with a cover on. The windwhip from the cover will destroy your paint.

 

[Bob Denman]

I'm not seeing the big deal with removing the windshield, 4 T-30 screws will only take 30 seconds to remove on a RS. I'm not sure about the RT, but it cant be all that hard. FYI.....I'm not sure I could get a RT on my truck though, mine was tight enough regarding width ....

Truck loading is a valuable option and should not be dismissed so quickly as a terrible idea. :thumbup:

NEVER transport your Spyder with a cover on. The windwhip from the cover will destroy your paint.

Your Premiere Edition GS is a couple of inches narrower than the RTs...
"Windwhip... :shocked:

Thanks for the reminder; I forgot about the mess that can cause! pps:

 

[exwinger]

Truck weight

I don't think that the spyder weight should be a problem or concern for a full sized pickup. Windshield in my opinion should def be removed or severe damage could result in broken parts and if it did fly off the possibility of damaging following vehicles is possible. As far as worrying about the wheels resting on the tailgate , that isn't a problem because the spyder is resting on rails that also rest on the truck bed which distributes the weight .

I agree that the best way to transport is the trailer . Of course the BEST way is to ride it to where you're going .

 

[Bob Denman]

I agree that the best way to transport is the trailer . Of course the BEST way is to ride it to where you're going .

NOW; you're talkin'! :thumbup:

 

[edmarino]

I WOULD LOOK AT A TWO PLACE, TILT BED SNOWMOBILE TRAILER. THEY ARE VERY COMMON UP HERE IN SNOW COUNTRY.

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: I don't think that a tilt-trailer would work too well...
The drive-up anle is pretty steep; you could end up rubbing the chin of the Bike a bit more than you'd like...
And once you reach the balance point, and it tips back to horizontal; the bike had BETTER be fully on it, and in place... :yikes:

 

[feetprints]

on a pick up truck

Amerideck makes a great hydraulic lift to place any spyder in the box. Go to Youtube... load a canam spyder on a pick up. I have one on my short box 2500 gm. Just arrived in Arizona from Northern Alberta. The lift goes over the back end of the box and settles the spyder down on its own deck frontwards as full size trucks are 64 inches wide at the front of the box. The youtube one is on a Ford Dually. I also put my full cover with an xtra strap around the windshield and one around each wheel. Once snugged down the cover does not shake. I can unload,remove all straps,cover and tie downs in less than 10 minutes.

 

[NancysToy]

What about using a full cover that would protect the windshield?

A moving cover will ruin a windshild (and paint) in short order. It will scuff to the point that it appears to be sanded, and the marks will not buff out. It is never a good idea to cover a vehicle while towing...clean it when you get to your destination.