Swivel Wheel Spyder Hauler.

[markyodo]

So the past few months have been creating my 6 year plan for early retirement.
Creating my must purchase wishlist and one of the hardest parts of my research has been a trailer for behind the Diesel RV for the Spyder. I want the flexibility to tow both a compact car and Spyder at the same time.
Then I found the swivel wheel trailers and it was a game changer. Anyway after several hours of research I have proof.
First the SwivelWheel 58DW
Then there are the Smart Trailers

Have you seen any others like this?

 

[BoilerAnimal]

Ever seen a swivel caster on a shopping cart when it goes bad?

Interesting concept on both but I would want to see and talk to them in person. Also, what kind of testing has gone into them and what kind of guarantee is offered by the companies? What would your insurance company say about them? What welding process is used and what kind of weld inspection is done? Just because a weld looks pretty DOES NOT mean that the weld is any good, especially if they are using hard wire MIG. With the proper parameters and a skilled welder it is good, just one of the easiest processes to make a bad weld with that looks fine.

 

[WEB-WVR]

On the first one the SwivelWheel; I have wheels just like that on some farm equipment. The problem with that design is that lets say you were driving forward and then go in reverse...there can be some fairly violent shaking due to how that wheel assembly switches direction. They can also wobble.

I like the looks of the second one but both set ups have small wheels and small tires. If you have a diesel motorhome I assume you like to drive at speed....these smaller wheels and tires on these trailer setups may limit you to 50-55mph and could overheat on 300+ mile days.

Your Spyder could be worth $15-20K.....I would suggest you invest in a good sturdy flatbed rear ramp trailer. For a little more money you could get a small enclosed trailer and keep it clean and dry. Those smaller cheaper trailers...I would be worried about a failure and see the SPyder tumbling in your rearview mirror. :shocked:

 

[ARtraveler]

I would not feel comfortable with those swiveling wheels. Lots of weight from the :spyder2:, and in the event of an incident, bad things could happen.

Feeling safer with bigger wheels and the sturdiness they bring.

Your plans are great, but I recommend different equipment to haul.