Trailer 2 Spyders?

[Richardv]

Can I disagree....?

we trailered 2 RT's last year on our own trailer.
but just as a reference we used a 16 foot open utility trailer and it was tight (but it worked). so if you rent one, I would recommend at least 18 foot. we used three ramps for loading 4 wheelers and used ratchet straps to tie the Spyders down to the trailer. worked like a champ, just a bit tight on the 16 footer.

.... my signature picture is a 7'6" wide by 20' long. (floor size, overall it is 8' wide, 24' long) 4 Spyders.... so i don't understand that it was tight on a 16' trailer....

 

[UtahPete]

Rob, what did you end up doing?

 

[robhowen]

We rode our Spyders

Pete, I had so much trouble trying to rent a trailer that we rode both of our spyders (3252 miles) to Spyderfest and back. We were gone two weeks in total with 3 days going and 3 days coming back. The ride was tough with SW winds, but we had a wonderful time in the Ozarks. We are both from that area, but have not been back for 40 years. We caught up with old friends and did country rides in southern MO and northern AK. We also spent too much money on our Spyders for Elka shocks, sheepskins, LED fog lights for Jacque's F3S, etc.

The trailer challenge was all of the Tucson locations that rent trailers in the 16 foot length will only rent to one adjoining state. I didn't want to lie. I'm now looking at trailering options to purchase. I'm considering standard trailers like I looked at, and products like the Rampage Power Lift for pickups.

Rob

Rob, what did you end up doing?

 

[UtahPete]

Pete, I had so much trouble trying to rent a trailer that we rode both of our spyders (3252 miles) to Spyderfest and back. We were gone two weeks in total with 3 days going and 3 days coming back. The ride was tough with SW winds, but we had a wonderful time in the Ozarks. We are both from that area, but have not been back for 40 years. We caught up with old friends and did country rides in southern MO and northern AK. We also spent too much money on our Spyders for Elka shocks, sheepskins, LED fog lights for Jacque's F3S, etc.

The trailer challenge was all of the Tucson locations that rent trailers in the 16 foot length will only rent to one adjoining state. I didn't want to lie. I'm now looking at trailering options to purchase. I'm considering standard trailers like I looked at, and products like the Rampage Power Lift for pickups.

Rob

Rob, glad you had a good trip.

Didn't you say at one time that you had limited space for a trailer? If so, a smaller trailer for one Spyder and the Rampage for the other might be the most pragmatic way to accomplish your goals.

BTW, you don't have to regret upgrades to the Spyders. Do report back on what difference, if any, they make to your riding pleasure (different thread maybe).

I hope to meet up with you both again. Tombstone 2019 maybe?

 

[robhowen]

Spyderfest+

Pete, I don't really have limited space as I have 4 acres. However, I am limited in covered storage for something as large as a 16 foot trailer. I also don't want to have something like this, keep it outside, and then not use it much. This being said I've discovered that used ones seems to sell immediately, so buying one and then deciding to sell it likely won't be a problem.

I did report, in a separate thread, the benefits of the Elkas on the front of my RT. The front now seems to stick to the road and curves are more of an arch with little to no steering. Probably the best upgrade I've done to my Spyder. The custom sheepskins add comfort and will be much cooler in Tucson summer. Lamont's LED kit for Jacque's F3 was an easy install and very high quality. She also got his replacement gas cap assembly for her F3. Particularly in hot weather she finds closing her gas cap difficult. That's become a piece of cake with Lamont's solution. She loves it.

I hope to meet up with you again as well. You're always welcome to Tucson.

Rob

Rob, glad you had a good trip.

Didn't you say at one time that you had limited space for a trailer? If so, a smaller trailer for one Spyder and the Rampage for the other might be the most pragmatic way to accomplish your goals.

BTW, you don't have to regret upgrades to the Spyders. Do report back on what difference, if any, they make to your riding pleasure (different thread maybe).

I hope to meet up with you both again. Tombstone 2019 maybe?