Where is the Spyder's CoG?

[mecsw500]

I don’t think anything that chocks in front of and behind the wheel is going to allow the Spyder enough ability to roll back over them in reverse if they are of any decent size.

With an e-track system you can loop from the floor, over the front tire, back down to the floor, through a loop and then extend rear wards before hooking to the floor again. Now you can ratchet the strap horizontally from behind the wheel making it easier to do in a confined space.

The rear you can use an e-track sideways to loop through the rear wheel and once again strap down horizontally.

It’s not too expensive stuff and you can overnight it from Amazon. I’ve used it in the past for small cars on trailers and it works great. Sometimes you can find it at harbor freight, Home Depot or lowes.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

With fuel being 6 pounds per gallon, and the fuel tank may or may not have its balance point aligned with the point you measured, it is quite possible the amount of fuel will alter the balance point. That said, you might include an approximate amount of fuel remaining in the tank.

Myself, I remain perplexed about why not load the Spyder onto the trailer, set the parking brake, and use a bathroom scale to establish tongue weight. Simply, carefully roll the Spyder as needed into position. Without doubt, have a second person near the trailers tongue to prevent the trailer from flipping up.
Regardles, whatever is best for the person asking is good for me, but I still do not understand why this is complicated.

:agree: .... this makes the most sense .... and even if you are few inches off ... the difference at the TONGUE is going to be minimal ..... Mike :thumbup:

 

[Little Blue]

Spyder Trailer Hauling

:chat:...I know that this is an "Old Thread".

But here goes some info about how you can get something done and safely.

1. First Find out the trailer "CG" empty.
A open and level area is the best.

2. Load the Spyder/item(s) on your trailer.
Check out the trailer tongue weight amount (200 - 500#).
Remember tow vehicle capacity is very important. .
Find "CG" for your Spyder.

3. I have used the E Tracks rails on/in my trailer.
I use the tires to strap the Spyder in Place.
I load the Spyder facing forward.
Yes, I drilled holes in the floor for the screws.

4. I have hauled My Spyder this way for 1,500+ miles.
Never had any problems.

I Hope this Helps some of you with 'CG' trailer issues.

Enjoy your Great Adventures and Stay Safe. .....:yes:

 

[WDAVEY]

This is the problem with the internet and forums in particular. I asked a specific question. I know how to set up a trailer with tongue weight so it doesn't fishtail. That is not the question I asked. I am unwilling to load my Spyder in the trailer without being able to tie it down and drive it to a scale and set the tongue weight and then haul it back home. I am not that reckless. Surely as many trailer experts there are on this forum there are just as many people who have actually put chocks inside an enclosed single axle trailer. Hoping to benefit from experience of others who have done this. I have already purchased the Erickson chocks/strap kits.

Jeff - you did not provide any information about your Spyder year, model etc. This forum is one of the friendliest, most knowledgeable and helpful I have ever found. I suggest you lighten up on the attitude and get yourself a Shureline tongue weight scale. You can measure your trailer's tongue weight with a floor jack in your driveway with the Spyder in the trailer. Move the Spyder as needed to get the tongue weight you want. Then locate your tie downs accordingly.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Jeff - you did not provide any information about your Spyder year, model etc. This forum is one of the friendliest, most knowledgeable and helpful I have ever found. I suggest you lighten up on the attitude and get yourself a Shureline tongue weight scale. You can measure your trailer's tongue weight with a floor jack in your driveway with the Spyder in the trailer. Move the Spyder as needed to get the tongue weight you want. Then locate your tie downs accordingly.

Yep buy more stuff you will only need a couple of times during your life ..... Me ( and others here ) just use a bathroom scale :roflblack::roflblack:..... Mike :thumbup:

 

[spyderdave]

I know I'm late to the thread, but here's my two cents.... Look under your Spyder and you will see a flat metal pan about 5" x 24" in the center between the foot boards (I think of it as a keel); it runs from the stabilizer bar to the catalytic converter. The service manual shows a floor jack at the front lifts the front, placed at the rear lifts the rear; your CoG is somewhere in there depending on how the thing is loaded.

If you want a quick & dirty way of determining tongue weight, hook the trailer up, drive your RT in until your spotter sees the suspension on the tow vehicle load up, stop, tie down, go.