Anyone tow a Can-Am Spyder behind their motorhome?

[HawkTX]

Thinking of getting one and curious to see some towing setups.

[rjstractor]

OldF**t wrote:
As others have said an enclosed trailer is the way to go. A 6x12 (marginal) or 7x12 (better) with tandem axles and electric brakes with a rear ramp and side door. Keep in mind that the spyder is 62in wide so the width of the rear door is important and it is 5 ft high. An enclosed trailer gives you protection from the elements and security while towing and at your campsite. These bikes are expensive so take care of it. They weigh more than 1000 lbs so keep that in mind also. Lots of spyder info in these forums:

x2 on the enclosed trailer, although I feel the tandem axle is a bit of overkill. I used to have a 6x12 single axle with electric brakes and its payload was close to 1900 pounds. It towed like a dream behind my motorhome. I can't remember what the door opening was so the 62" wide trike might be a tight fit. If it won't fit than the 7x12 would be necessary and I'm not sure if those are available in a tandem.

[JoeH]

Check out the video here to see how to load a Spyder into a pickup truck. I have the rampage and use it for my Harley, but also have loaded a trike in the back with no issue.
If the weather is not cooperating for a bike ride, you can always take the truck.

[HawkTX]

Thanks to everyone for the input. Appreciate you all.


TJ

[OldF__t]

As others have said an enclosed trailer is the way to go. A 6x12 (marginal) or 7x12 (better) with tandem axles and electric brakes with a rear ramp and side door. Keep in mind that the spyder is 62in wide so the width of the rear door is important and it is 5 ft high. An enclosed trailer gives you protection from the elements and security while towing and at your campsite. These bikes are expensive so take care of it. They weigh more than 1000 lbs so keep that in mind also. Lots of spyder info in these forums:
Spyder Lovers Forums

[timmac]

jerseyjim wrote:
Any utility trailer should work....get one with a built in ramp (like landscapers use). When on the trailer,make sure the Spyder is in 1st gear, use ratcheting tie-downs. You MAY have to drill holes in the trailer for the tie-down hooks. Angle the tie-down straps to eliminate or minimize front to back movement.

g'luck!

Not any utility trailer, many of those trailers like landscaping companies use have cheap axels that burn out the bearings during long highway use, I would look for a quality trailer with upgraded axels and electric brakes..

Been down the road with low cost trailers and always end up costing more in the long run.

[The_real_wild1]

Enclosed trailer is the best set up. You can store other stuff in it as well like camping chairs etc etc. If you just want a flat deck look at pj trailers. They have a nice ramp and are well built.

[trail-explorer]

Enclosed trailer with a ramp door would be the hot setup

[Chuck_thehammer]

go to ANY Cam-am forum.. lot's of owners pull them in many types of trailers.

locally a Lady has one in an enclosed trailer behind her dp coach.
Mission Texas.

[jerseyjim]

Any utility trailer should work....get one with a built in ramp (like landscapers use). When on the trailer,make sure the Spyder is in 1st gear, use ratcheting tie-downs. You MAY have to drill holes in the trailer for the tie-down hooks. Angle the tie-down straps to eliminate or minimize front to back movement.

g'luck!

[IAMICHABOD]

Last year while while at a beach campground my neighbor pulled in towing a CAN-AM on This Trailer the deck had 2 angled stops about 16 inches tall that the tires rested against. Said that they didn't know it was back there,pulled great.

They went on daily rides up and down the coast.

[fj12ryder]

Shoot, almost anything would work. You don't have to worry about setting up your straps so it doesn't tip over like a bike, so anything it will fit on will work. Just depend on whether you want it covered from the weather or not. I've seen on flatbed trailers and covered ones, just depends on what your flavor is.

[HawkTX]

Found this....

https://www.google.com/search?q=towing+can+am+spyder+behind+rv&rlz=1CDGOYI_enUS728US728&hl=en-US&prmd=sivn&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi3xK-f57HSAhUC9mMKHXV0B8sQ_AUICCgC&biw=320&bih=492#imgrc=i4ixvzHb6Dbi2M:

[HawkTX]

The_real_wild1 wrote:
I would get a small trailer to put it on. I wouldn't flat tow it if that is what you're asking.

Yeah. Trailer is what I'm thinking.

[The_real_wild1]

I would get a small trailer to put it on. I wouldn't flat tow it if that is what you're asking.