Dragonrider
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The Aluma's are $1,400ish, but there's an Eagle Light 6.5x12' about $200 less. A decent (used) 7x12 covered is $3,500+
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spyder trnsport
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Here's an idea.....take GI Joe's ramp system from post #14 and adapt that to the inside of your truck box so that you could load your Spyder facing forward and clearing the wheel wells inside the box. Another great benefit of having it in the truck is it'll stay a lot cleaner up there.
.....and if you happen to have a receiver style hitch, you could fabricate a T-bar type of support out of square tubing. Extend the receiver so that it comes up just behind and across the width of your open tailgate. The top of the bar would be a bit higher than the gate. Now you can attach plywood from the T-bar forward, over top of the gate, and partway into the box. This way there won't be any stress on your tailgate. Ramps could also be attached to the T-bar instead of the tailgate when loading. I've had great success hauling snowmobiles this way.:thumbup:
.....and if you happen to have a receiver style hitch, you could fabricate a T-bar type of support out of square tubing. Extend the receiver so that it comes up just behind and across the width of your open tailgate. The top of the bar would be a bit higher than the gate. Now you can attach plywood from the T-bar forward, over top of the gate, and partway into the box. This way there won't be any stress on your tailgate. Ramps could also be attached to the T-bar instead of the tailgate when loading. I've had great success hauling snowmobiles this way.:thumbup:
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StormSpyder
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Feather Lite was having a sale last summer and think I paid $2100 and it is 2011 model. This was from the feather lite dealer in NC. As I said the feather lite is sweet to tow but takes more energy to tow because of the open wind drag and your bics get really dirty. We pulled it to Texas and back.
Then pulled the enclosed trailer to FL and back and I could easily tell that the enclosed trailer took less power. I may sell the open trailer, it is sweet though. One person can move easily when unloaded.
The concept was that if I got stopped for double towing I could move the bic trailer with the bic. So far I have not been bothered(knock on Wood).
Dave Mc
Then pulled the enclosed trailer to FL and back and I could easily tell that the enclosed trailer took less power. I may sell the open trailer, it is sweet though. One person can move easily when unloaded.
The concept was that if I got stopped for double towing I could move the bic trailer with the bic. So far I have not been bothered(knock on Wood).
Dave Mc
napper39
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that t bar deal looks like a deal,man i love this site,so many grate minds working with grate ideas.i wonder if cuba has a dock so it would be easy to unload.the nathenal gaurd here said i could use the dock to load and unload.they know i was in the navy,army and airforce,so they are gald to help an old.milt. dude.thanks for all your help.:chat:
Insy
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Problem with transporting a Spyder of either configuration, RS or Rt, is that if you break down somewhere and don't have access to a dedicated trailer or car trailer of some description you are generally stymied.
To solve the problem (for my RS) I have just ordered a break neck golf cart trailer which, with minor modification to the side rail and an added middle ramp, does the job perfectly. And might I add, at below half the price of a "CanAm Spyder" bike trailer being marketed locally. Worth checking out !
To solve the problem (for my RS) I have just ordered a break neck golf cart trailer which, with minor modification to the side rail and an added middle ramp, does the job perfectly. And might I add, at below half the price of a "CanAm Spyder" bike trailer being marketed locally. Worth checking out !
jcgirouard
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I me living in Quebec Canada . I have the same pattern ( T bar) for snowmobile but I have a rack in side the truck box and the ramps slide in side :2thumbs:
1551retired
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Check out http://www.katrailers.com/ I had a new single axle 7x12 v-nose built with a motorcycle package for about $4,000. Painted metalic tan with 6 D-rings, Star mag wheels w/radial tires, spare mounted tire, ramp w/flap, stab. jacks, alum side vents, roof vent, bottom sides & back polished alum. The v-nose gives you lots of extra room for gas can and other accessaries. I pull it behind our 40' motorhome or pickup truck.
Check out www.trttrailersales.com. cargo trailer single axle for around 2,000. They have a large section of motorcycle trailer or they can order anything you want (good people to deal with). I brought a freedom trailer 7X12X6.5 had bouble axles, insulated, and wired for camping for about 4,000. firgure i would put air and awing on later. Unload :spyder2: blow air matters up place to sleep.Already had camping stuff from doing trail riding hores. Only regret wish I went with 14 long extra room.
1551retired
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Check Craig's List. I did a quick 2 minute check and found this 8x10 footer in Lawrence for $550. I'm sure there are others too. That's a lot closer to your budget.
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/bar/2184223133.html
Open trailers are fine for garden tractors, etc. but if I'm spending nearly $30,000 for a bike what's another $4,000 for an enclosed trailer. :dontknow: Just saying.....
pjp623
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ThreeFeet
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If you went to Lamonts BBq you may have seen where Cowtown brought 2 spyders ( tail to nose configuration)on a rather small trailer. Leave it to Len to get em on there!!! I have a 13 ft flat bed tilt that I use to tow mine. Wouldn't EVEN THINK of putting a:spyder2:in the bed of a truck. Askin for trouble there. Got my trailer from Cowtown for 900.
ThreeFeet
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That's insane!!!:yikes:
In my humble opinion the AST3 is the best trailer to transport a Spyder, sure I will say this as I have one and yes it cost a whole lot but you get what you pay for. Now with that said they are also many other trailer that is similar to the AST3 that also will do a great job and of course cost a lot less like this one made in Canada called Half-Tilt (www.pod-ium.com)
This system is very similar to what I used for loading snowmobiles a few years ago, but I used plywood and 2x4's for the platform and ramp. For a Spyder the platform would have to be built higher and wider to clear the wheel wells. I'm sure this could be done with some careful planning and it would be much cheaper than buying a trailer.
SpyderWolf
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Thanks for the info! I will send Len a PM and ask him about it now. :thumbup:
Trickie Dick
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You build it higher and the ramp gets much steeper and the angle is greater. Can't get the spyder over a very steep angle. Little clearance. Therefore you must have a longer ramp. Now you've got a 10 or 12 ft ramp going in a 8 foot bed. :yikes:
dltang
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Here is your solution. Rampage lifts for bed of pick up truck, http://www.rampagelift.com/
They make a version for the Can Am Spyder as well. Here is a photo of the Spyder on the lift.
NancysToy
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At $3,600 you are in the same price range as an enclosed trailer.
SpyderWolf
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At $3,600 you are in the same price range as an enclosed trailer.
:agree: Although this lift does seem very cool.
A longer ramp you say? I believe this one's 11ft:
Remember, the OP wants to use a truck to haul his Spyder.....with a bit of ingenuity I'm sure it wouldn't be that hard to do.
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