Severnpaul
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Has anyone loaded a spyder on a uhaul trailer? If so with one.
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Uhaul trailer for spyder
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Yes, I did it just a couple of months ago. 6x12 open trailer WITHOUT the ramp. :hun:
They also have a 6x12 with a ramp, but there are 'wings' at the back that make the opening too narrow.
Fortunately, I have a couple of folding ramps that are about 10' long. I had to fabricate a third ramp for the rear wheel.
Whatever ramp(s) you use, be SURE to use straps to anchor them to the trailer so they don't scoot away.
To position the Spyder ('17 RT-S, in my case) in the trailer, I cut a 2x4 to fit the width of the trailer and positioned it about 30" from the front. I cut a couple more 2x4s to hold the cross-piece in place and also act as side bumpers to keep the bike centered. A ratchet strap through each front wheel to the hooks in the corners of the trailer kept the bike from moving to the rear. Two straps through the rear wheel, then angled to the hooks in the rear corners of the trailer kept the bike from moving forward.
I don't anticipate doing this very often (Spyders are meant to be RIDDEN), but I'll certainly do it again if necessary. :thumbup:
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They also have a 6x12 with a ramp, but there are 'wings' at the back that make the opening too narrow.
Fortunately, I have a couple of folding ramps that are about 10' long. I had to fabricate a third ramp for the rear wheel.
Whatever ramp(s) you use, be SURE to use straps to anchor them to the trailer so they don't scoot away.
To position the Spyder ('17 RT-S, in my case) in the trailer, I cut a 2x4 to fit the width of the trailer and positioned it about 30" from the front. I cut a couple more 2x4s to hold the cross-piece in place and also act as side bumpers to keep the bike centered. A ratchet strap through each front wheel to the hooks in the corners of the trailer kept the bike from moving to the rear. Two straps through the rear wheel, then angled to the hooks in the rear corners of the trailer kept the bike from moving forward.
I don't anticipate doing this very often (Spyders are meant to be RIDDEN), but I'll certainly do it again if necessary. :thumbup:
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canamjhb
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I checked into a U-Haul trailer and found the same thing Steve W did. With a ramp the 6X12 was too narrow. I found a rental trailer at Tractor Supply that their customers use to haul goods purchased from them. They said it also was a 6X12 but when I measured it the opening was actually 6'9" wide. Bingo!!!!! Worked well for my RTL and cost was $25.00 per day. I rented it for 5 days. As infrequently as I wanted to trailer the spider, I thought this was a good bargain...... Jim
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