trailer or trailer

[Gunkandpudge]

we've taken one long trip from Hot Springs Arkansas to gulf Shore Alabama. We could pack what we needed for 5 days into the spyder but we were in bathing suits most of the time. Would love to head west but I'm trying to decided on a trailer hooked to the car towing the spyder or would I be happier towing the Spyder trailer and enjoying the wind in my face. I'm leaning towards the BRP trailer.

 

[Paulf10]

IMHO (actually my very opinionated opinion ) I have never understood the idea of trailering a bike. For me it's always been about the fun of the ride. As they say " it's about the journey, not the destination". With the Spyder, the concept of trailering it, makes even less sense!

My vote would be for the BRP trailer. Enjoy the ride. :thumbup:

 

[BitSlayer]

I understand your question. I live in Oklahoma and thinking about rides into Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, etc. Having to get through western Oklahoma and Kansas was what I was thinking about. I agree with having the wind in your hair, but even traveling across those areas in a car is quite, how do I put it, BORING. To trailer the ryde would allow you get get across that area in comfort, read that avoid the heat, and then enjoy the ryde in an area that has great roads. My dilemma, as is yours, you miss the ryde across those areas which is part of the fun of having the bike.

 

[bullant12]

we've taken one long trip from Hot Springs Arkansas to gulf Shore Alabama. We could pack what we needed for 5 days into the spyder but we were in bathing suits most of the time. Would love to head west but I'm trying to decided on a trailer hooked to the car towing the spyder or would I be happier towing the Spyder trailer and enjoying the wind in my face. I'm leaning towards the BRP trailer.

:welcome:I was in the same plane of thought when I bought my first :spyder2:. My dealer had the matching trailer and didn't think of negociating it at the time. After a couple of months (and realizing that my wife and I like to be prepared and buy when we travel), I went back to my dealer and negociated the trailer. Went to last years Spyderfest, pleanty of trips away from home and haven't regreated it since. Going again to Spyderfest and to Destin afterwards and looking forward to taking the trailer with us. Feels like part of the :spyder2: and you will enjoy it.:firstplace:

 

[MarkLawson]

IMHO (actually my very opinionated opinion ) I have never understood the idea of trailering a bike. For me it's always been about the fun of the ride. As they say " it's about the journey, not the destination". With the Spyder, the concept of trailering it, makes even less sense!

My vote would be for the BRP trailer. Enjoy the ride. :thumbup:

There've been times when riding long distances is not practical. I've trailered up to four dressers because I have the vacation time, when the other three riders didn't. They would then fly in/out to/from my destination. This allowed us to maximize out ride time without having to burn a lot of time on the front and end of the ride with 1500 miles on I-40. It also gives you the ability to alternate drivers while allowing tired ones to sleep, again allowing you the option of maximizing miles without sacrificing all the time.

 

[SpyderAnn01]

I love my BRP trailer. Not only is it fantastic on long trips I use it frequently to go grocery shopping. I love having the option of taking multiple riding jackets on long trips and taking a cooler too. While I agree that Kansas and Oklahoma are very boring it is much less so on a Spyder than it is in a car. If you have the time and don't need to drive straight through to reach a destination then I would definitely vote for the BRP trailer.

 

[NancysToy]

There are times when putting the Spyder or bike in a trailer is convenient. It saves time, and allows you to skip riding across boring terrain or through bad weather. That being said, I almost never do it, unless we are camping in the trailer. The reason is simple, the truck and trailer gets 10-15 mpg, while the Spyder and trailer gets 25-30. At today's fuel prices, it is a consideration.

 

[godfather]

I hated to buy trailer but.....

well worth it in the end, don't like pulling trailers, but sure is handy to carry
all the stuff we don't need LOL

 

[Hawk]

And if you have a 2012 Spyder, you can get a deal on a trailer that a dealer has had for a while. I save a little over $1000 off retail for mine and others have saved even more. Still has the same warranty and nothing but how the blinkers work has changed from 2010. Of course the trick is finding one in your color.

 

[bluestratos]

I would trailer the bike, that way when the bike breaks down I could still get back home. My 2011 has proven that to be true many times over.

 

[Bob Denman]

For me it's always been about the fun of the ride. As they say " it's about the journey, not the destination". With the Spyder, the concept of trailering it, makes even less sense!

My vote would be for the BRP trailer. Enjoy the ride. :thumbup:

:agree: :thumbup:

 

[billythekidd]

For me it is always about the ride. I have never been bored riding, but understand that other are. My vote is to get the BRP trailer and ride.

Willy

 

[SteveMac]

I vote for "trailer"

 

[StanProff]

we've taken one long trip from Hot Springs Arkansas to gulf Shore Alabama. We could pack what we needed for 5 days into the spyder but we were in bathing suits most of the time. Would love to head west but I'm trying to decided on a trailer hooked to the car towing the spyder or would I be happier towing the Spyder trailer and enjoying the wind in my face. I'm leaning towards the BRP trailer.

I have ridden the Spyder RTs, with my wife, cross country and back. The trailer is a must for us, I enjoy having the storage to take extra helmets for cool or hot weather, extra jackets, a cooler for food and drinks and about anything else you would like to take. You can take all the clothes you want and the wife can do the shopping she wants for the grandkids. Some folks can travel with hardly anything so everyone is different. The fact that the trailer pulls so well, along with the convience it provides, makes it worth it for us. It has been said many times on this forum, the BRP trailer pulls so well that you will be checking your mirrors at 80 mph just to see if it is still behind you. It also gives such a visual impact that the margin of safety can be upped a notch as this thing is hard to miss with the matching tail lights and size. Some folks like using a trailer and some don't, it works great for us.

 

[GloryRyders]

I would also vote for the BRP trailer!:2thumbs:

 

[bikeguy]

I trailered my 2010 RT to Taos, NM in September, 2010. Got so ashamed of myself that I swore I'd never trailer it anywhere again. Even the long flat, straight roads in parts of Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Kansas are more fun on the Spyder than in my Ford Excursion. Seriously, there are a multitude of good reasons for trailering a bike, especially involving time, expense, weather, etc. and there may come a time when I'll trailer it again but I hope not. I figure the Good Lord didn't make any mistakes and all of His earth is worth seeing from the seat of a Spyder or any other motorcycle.

Cotton

 

[jeromeb]

BRP trailer. When I retired in 07, I did a solo tour of the USA on a Goldwing pulling a trailer. The trailer had different tools, clothes, first aid etc. Did all of lower 48 and had little trouble and a had a great time. In 2010 I again toured all the lower 48 on a ST1300 wih no trailer, just selective packing. Of course trouble, I blew a valve stem at high speed in New Mexico 30 miles from the nearest town and around 50 to the nearest tow, Routon, N. M. Of course no tools for repairing the tire and I had to wait several hours for a pick up. I bought the RT in 2011 and recently the dealer in Cartersville, Ga. made me a good deal on the trailer package which I wanted for my forthcoming trips including Spiderfest and Alaska during the summer. I was concerned about the cost but it is in the price range of the Bushtec trailer and good trailers seem to hold a good resell.
Jerry

 

[StanProff]

I trailered my 2010 RT to Taos, NM in September, 2010. Got so ashamed of myself that I swore I'd never trailer it anywhere again. Even the long flat, straight roads in parts of Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Kansas are more fun on the Spyder than in my Ford Excursion. Seriously, there are a multitude of good reasons for trailering a bike, especially involving time, expense, weather, etc. and there may come a time when I'll trailer it again but I hope not. I figure the Good Lord didn't make any mistakes and all of His earth is worth seeing from the seat of a Spyder or any other motorcycle.

Cotton

You are right-on about the fact that it is more fun on the Spyder even when your crossing states such as Oklahoma, Kansas etc. You will see so much more on the Spyder than you will in a car. The adventure is still there on a bike and I love every minute of it. I have never trailered a bike, I've always just enjoyed "getting there". I think the main thing on a multi-state trip is to pre-plan and find things to do/sites to see along the way. If you riding 2 up don't push it much over 400 miles or so every day. Turn in early and just Kick back some days. this keeps you fresh and ready to roll again. It is hard to beat the feeling of satisfaction and accomlishment when you have covered thousands of miles and a bunch of states on a trip.